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New NFL Mock Draft Has Chargers Adding to Their Pass-Rushing Attack

The Los Angeles Chargers are enduring a difficult start to their campaign, sitting at zero wins and three losses heading into Week 4 largely due to struggles on the offensive side of the ball. Quarterback Justin Herbert is experiencing the toughest stretch of his professional career, while the defensive unit has similarly failed to pick up the slack despite forcing five turnovers during a recent defeat against the Buffalo Bills.

With edge rusher Khalil Mack potentially playing his final year with the franchise, early projections are looking toward future roster replenishment.

A recent forecast published by CBS Sports analyst Mike Renner suggests the organization could target collegiate talent from the University of Mississippi with the fourteenth overall selection. That projection places defensive lineman Will Echoles in Los Angeles to bolster an interior pass rush that currently lacks disruption in the backfield.

The sophomore defender stands six-foot-three and weighs 310 pounds, coming off a standout campaign featuring five sacks and eleven and a half tackles for loss. While his production has slowed slightly during the early portion of the current season, analysts have also noted alternative prospects such as Colin Simmons or Dylan Stewart if the team ultimately secures an even higher draft position.

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