Los Angeles Chargers: Three prospects to stay away from in the NFL Draft

Taven Bryan, Defensive Tackle, Florida

Taven Bryan is one of most talented defensive tackles in the draft with a ton of upside. Although Bryan lacks the statistical production of his peers, his raw talent and athleticism give him one of the highest ceilings in the draft.

Walter Football ranks Bryan as the third best defensive tackle in this year’s class behind Da’Ron Payne and Vita Vea; both of which could be taken before the Chargers’ pick. NFL draft analyst Lance Zierlein also seems high on Bryan, saying the following in his draft profile:

"“His instincts and feel are below average so his development could take time, but when he is a finished product, Bryan has the ability to become a disruptive, highly productive talent with a very high ceiling.”"

The problem here is time. The window is closing on winning a Super Bowl with Philip Rivers and the Chargers need to draft an immediate boost to the defensive line. Although the prospect of his potential ceiling is very intriguing, LA is better suited to pick someone with a lower ceiling that can have an immediate impact.

Plus, moving to the NFL may force Bryan to the outside. Bryan excelled at getting to the runner on the edge and may lack the size to translate to an NFL defensive tackle. With Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram on the ends, the Chargers need a big brute in the middle that can plug up running holes.

As good as Bryan may be, he is not that. And while he may be great in four or five seasons, the Chargers would be better suited drafting someone like Payne or Maurice Hurst.