2024 draft class so far Los Angeles Chargers It seemed like a perfect marriage of players, coaching staff and schedule.

That starts with fifth overall pick Joe Alt ahead of Justin Herbert at the top, then goes to Ladd McConkey in the second round and goes to the third round, where linebacker Junior Colson is a success story when available.

This continues until the fifth round; cornerback Tarheeb Still became one of the biggest breakouts in the entire league.

Still, the 137th overall pick from Maryland was one of PFF’s highest-graded rookies in Week 9, setting a record. 79.4 rating. Has a general view of the season 73.9 rating Only 20 catches were allowed on 34 targets.

Incredibly, Still is not alone either. Fifth-round pick Cam Hart, selected just three picks later, also had a breakout of his own. This did much to alleviate serious injury concerns with the likes of Ja’Sir Taylor, Kristian Fulton, Deane Leonard and the likes. Asante Samuel Jr. war injuries.

While rookies are thriving in Jesse Minter’s scheme at a position where rookies traditionally haven’t performed all that well, it’s proof that the combination of scouting and coaching works wonders — never mind Day 3 rookies.

And if the new regime is making such choices HE That’s already a pretty good sign of where things could be heading for Jim Harbaugh and the Chargers.

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