With the Los Angeles Chargers picking 17th in the 2018 NFL Draft, here are the 28 most recent players selected 17th overall.
Washington Redskins defensive lineman Jonathan Allen (95) rushes during the game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, Landover, MD. The Eagles defeated the Redskins 30-17. (Al Tielemans via AP)
Atlanta Falcons strong safety Keanu Neal (22) in coverage during an NFL Super Bowl LI football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 in Houston. New England won Super Bowl LI 34-28 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
San Francisco 49ers Arik Armstead (91) lines up during NFL preseason football game in Kansas City, Mo., Friday, Aug. 11, 2017 (Terrell Lloyd via AP Images)
Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) runs onto the field before an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Jarvis Jones (95) of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action during the fourth quarter of an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013. (AP Photo/David Seelig)
Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick celebrates after interception Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 37-28. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
New England Patriots tackle Nate Solder (77) on the line of scrimmage during the Super Bowl XLIX game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots at University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, Arizona on February 1, 2015. The Patriots beat the Seahawks 28-24. (AP Images /David Drapkin).
San Francisco 49ers guard Mike Iupati (77) lines up in a two-point stance during an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks on Thanksgiving in Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Thursday, November 27, 2014. The Seahawks defeated the 49ers 19-3. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) during the Buccaneers game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field on Dec. 11, 2011 in Jacksonville, Fla.
(AP Photo/Scott A. Miller)
Detroit Lions tackle Gosder Cherilus (77)goes up against the St. Louis Rams line during the third quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jarvis Moss plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Chad Greenway (52) runs in pursuit during a Week 15 NFL football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan on Sunday, December 14, 2014. The Lions defeated the Vikings 16-14. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 8: Linebacker David Pollack #99 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 8, 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Steelers defeated the Bengals 31-17. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Denver Broncos outside linebacker D.J. Williams (55) during the Broncos 18-15 overtime win against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on Oct. 22, 2011 in Miami Gardens, Fla.
(AP Photo/Scott A. Miller)
Wide receiver Bryant Johnson #80 of the Arizona Cardinals sprints as he goes out for a pass during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 23, 2007 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Cards 26-23. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Oakland Raiders defensive back Phillip Buchanon (31) runs with the football during a Week 5 NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois on October 5, 2003. The Bears defeated the Raiders 24-21. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
FOR USE AS DESIRED WITH SUPER BOWL XL STORIES Seattle Seahawks offensive tackle Steve Hutchinson blocks during their NFC championship football game in Seattle, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2006. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
Oakland Raiders kicker Sebastian Janikowski (11) tries for an on-side kick against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2013, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 37-27. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New England Patriots center Damien Woody (65) sets for play during the AFC Championship Game, a 24-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 27, 2002, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania . (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 1: Linebacker Brian Simmons #56 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs against the Kansas City Chiefs on January 1, 2006 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs defeated the Bengals 37-3. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Oakland Raiders vs. Washington Redskins at Oakland Alameda County Coliseum Sunday, November 29, 1998. Redskins beat Raiders 29-19. Washington Redskins defensive end Kenard Lang (90) hits Oakland Raiders quarterback Donald Hollas (12). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Detroit Lions linebacker Reggie Brown (59) during an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on November 3,1996 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay,Wisconsin. The Packers won 28-18. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
New York Giants running back Tyrone Wheatley (28) runs through Arizona Cardinal defenders Ronald McKinnon (57), left, and Simeon Rice (97), right, during first quarter action of their NFL game in Tempe, Ariz., Sunday, Oct. 12, 1997. (AP Photo/Eric Drotter)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Charles Johnson (81) dives for a pass by quarterback Kordell Stewart in the second half as Baltimore Ravens' DeRon Jenkins defends in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998. The pass fell incomplete. The Steelers won 16-6. (AP Photo/Roberto Borea)
Washington Redskins' Santana Moss, left, pulls in a pass while being covered by St. Louis Rams' Jerome Carter during the third quarter Sunday, Dec. 4, 2005, in St. Louis. The Redskins won 24-9. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Kevin Smith (26) poses for his NFL Pro Line Portrait trading card in Dallas, Texas, April 1, 1992. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)
Washington Redskins defensive tackle Bobby Wilson (94) sacks New York Jets quarterback Boomer Esiason (7) for a loss during the second quarter in Washingtons RFK Stadium, Aug. 27, 1993. The Redskins defeated the Jets 17-3. (AP Photo/Mark Wilson)
Dallas Cowboys Emmitt Smith plays in Super Bowl XXX against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Sun Devil Stadium on January 28, 1996 in Tempe, AZ. The Cowboys defeated the Steelers 27-17. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
In order to serve all Chargers fans, Chargers.com has compiled a list of who some top draft pundits are projecting the Bolts will select with the 17th pick in the draft.
With the annual Scouting Combine taking place next week, it's time to take the latest look at who top pundits and expert predict the Bolts will select in the first round of the draft on Apr. 26.
ESPN's Mel Kiper, Jr.: DT Da'Ron Payne – Alabama
What he says: "As I wrote in my Mock Draft 1.0, stopping the run has to be a priority for the Chargers in 2018. Their 4.9 yards per rushing attempt allowed ranked last in the league. Los Angeles has two young star edge rushers in Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, but it has to improve on the interior. Payne popped in the College Football Playoff and even had an interception and touchdown catch in the semifinal win over Clemson. The 6-2, 319-pound Payne had only three career sacks, but he consistently beat his man, even if it didn't show up on the stat sheet."
NFL.com's Charles Davis: S Derwin James – Florida State
What he says: "James is a big hitter, but he has plenty of range in coverage, as well. He might not be exactly like former Charger Eric Weddle, but he could provide a similar impact..."
NFL.com's Chad Reuter: OT Orlando Brown – Oklahoma
What he says: "Whether Brown plays at left or right tackle doesn't matter. He'll eclipse his opponent with pure size and play with a nasty streak."
MMQB's Albert Breer: OT Mike McGlinchey – Notre Dame
What he says: "Protecting an aging Philip Rivers is paramount, and Russell Okung is 30. That makes McGlinchey a good candidate to come in as a right tackle/eventual successor at left tackle."
CBSSports.com's Pete Prisco: DT Da'Ron Payne – Alabama
What he says: "They need to get stouter up front inside and Payne could do that. He would be a nice fit in Gus Bradley's defense."
CBSSports.com's Chris Trapasso: DT Da'Ron Payne – Alabama
What he says: "Payne two-gaps like he has been playing in a traditional 3-4 for a decade, and unleashed in the College Football Playoff, we saw the explosiveness of a quality interior pass-rusher. Look out, AFC West."
CBSSports.com's R.J. White: DT Da'Ron Payne – Alabama TRADE UP TO 15
What he says: "It's possible Payne will be there if the Chargers stay put, but if they settle on one of the top two defensive tackles (Vita Vea being the other) and decide they can't miss out, why not pay a small price to climb a couple spots and lock him in? Arizona is missing two Day 3 picks already, and in this scenario, they're the likely team to have signed Cousins with the Broncos and Jets drafting QBs earlier, so they should be a good trade partner for teams to call if a desired prospect slips a bit during the first round."
Pro Football Focus' Steve Palazzolo: OT Orlando Brown – Oklahoma
What he says: "The Chargers' offensive line rebuild took a step in the right direction last season, but there's still more work to do. Brown brings a physical run-blocker and capable pass-protector to Los Angeles. He finished ninth overall among the nation's tackles at 87.9, and his 88.1 run-blocking grade ranked fourth."
SBNation's Draft Editor Dan Kadar: S Derwin James – Florida State
What he says: "Some teams may view James as a linebacker, and the Chargers could be one of them. With the two best defensive tackles and linebackers gone, James could be the next man up. He makes more sense to the Chargers than someone like Alabama's Rashaan Evans because of his coverage ability."
Sporting News' Eric Galko: S Derwin James – Florida State
What he says: "While they've built a strong secondary, the Chargers adding a playmaking safety to finally replace Eric Weddle should be an objective this offseason. James was more inconsistent than expected in 2017, but his upside is fantastic for the 17th overall pick."
NFLDraftScout.com's Rob Rang: DT Da'Ron Payne – Alabama
What he says: "The Chargers — who ranked last in the league in 2017 by allowing 4.9 yards per carry — would likely jump at the chance to fortify the middle with the powerful (and aptly named) Payne."
The opinions, analysis and/or speculation expressed above represent those of individual authors and do not represent the opinions or policies of the Chargers' organization, front office staff, coaches and executives.
