The Chargers selected Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still in the fifth round (No. 137 overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft on Saturday morning.
Still described his reaction to being taken by the Bolts.
"I would just say that the moment was everything," Still said. "I have my family here, hanging around. Waiting for that call, we didn't know what the moment was going to be like.
"Then, the phone rang, and it said California, then I picked it up. I couldn't be happier," Still added.
The selection of Still gives the Chargers more depth to a cornerback group that features Asante Samuel, Jr., Kristian Fulton, Ja'Sir Taylor and others.
The 21-year-old Still is listed at 6-foot and 189 pounds.
Still was a 2023 Second-Team All-Big Ten selection and tied for sixth in the FBS with five interceptions.
"Really, just my ability to take away the ball," Still said when asked about his top traits. "Then, my quick instincts, being able to read what's going on and react to what is in front of me.
"Just an all-around play-maker," Still said. "I can do whatever the coaches ask me to do."
Still played in 39 career games for Maryland, recording 165 total tackles (124 solo) to go along with six interceptions, 28 passes defensed and nine tackles for loss.
Still will reunite with Chargers linebackers coach NaVorro Bowman, who spent two years at Maryland before landing with the Bolts.
"That's my guy," Still said.
Take a look through some photos of the Chargers selection at No. 137 in the Fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, Defensive Back, Tarheeb Still from The University of Maryland.
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (4) runs during an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, against the Charlotte 49ers in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still prepares for a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Michigan won 59-18. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still reacts during the first half of the Pinstripe Bowl NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in New York, Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2021. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still falls back while defending against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 38-35. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (DB37) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2024. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (DB37) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2024. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still pushes Rutgers wide receiver Isaiah Washington out of bounds in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Corey Sipkin)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (DB37) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2024. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (DB37) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2024. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Nebraska fullback Barret Liebentritt, center, dives to tackle Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still, right, following his interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. Maryland defeated Nebraska 13-10. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (4) and Maryland defensive back Ja'Quan Sheppard (3) celebrate following Still's interception against Nebraska during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. Maryland defeated Nebraska 13-10. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (DB37) participates in a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2024. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (4) gestures during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland defensive back Tarheeb Still (4) in action during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Defensive back Tarheeb Still (4) Maryland Terrapins vs. NC State for the Duke's Mayo Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins
Defensive back Tarheeb Still (4) Maryland Football vs. Nebraska at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023. Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins
Defensive back Tarheeb Still (4) Maryland Football vs. Virginia at SECU Stadium in College Park, MD on Friday, Sep. 15, 2023. Chris Lyons/Maryland Terrapins
Defensive back Tarheeb Still (4) Maryland Football vs. Michigan State University at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, MI on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023. Mackenzie Miles/Maryland Terrapins
Defensive back Tarheeb Still (4) Maryland football game vs. Charlotte at Secu Stadium in College Park, MD on Saturday, Sep. 9, 2023. Brieanna Andrews/Maryland Terrapins
Defensive back Tarheeb Still (4) Maryland Football vs. Northwestern at Ryan Field in Evanston, IL on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. Brieanna Andrews/Maryland Terrapins
Defensive back Tarheeb Still (4) Maryland football vs. Michigan State at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing , MI on Saturday, Sep. 23, 2023. Brieanna Andrews/Maryland Terrapins
