Each Thursday leading up to the 2016 NFL Draft, we'll take a look back to the moment we selected some notable Chargers under the Tom Telesco/Mike McCoy era.
During last year's draft, the Bolts added "a hard-hitting hammer" in the second round by selecting ILB Denzel Perryman. Now you can relive that day with all the articles, videos and photos posted following his selection.
Mere minutes after taking him with the 48th overall pick, we called Perryman at his house for an exclusive first interview with the newest Charger. The inside linebacker provided a quick scouting report of his game, and explained how he wanted to carry on Junior Seau's legacy.
Moments later, General Manager Tom Telesco explained why San Diego selected the Miami product, who plays with a chip on his shoulder.
President of Football Operations John Spanos then provided a breakdown of what Perryman would bring to the Bolts.
Unfortunately, a cancelled flight out of Florida prevented Perryman from joining the Chargers for an introductory press conference. When he arrived a week later for rookie mini camp, he explained how it was worth the wait.
Photos of Chargers second round pick, ILB Denzel Perryman, in action at Miami
Duke wide receiver Donovan Varner (26) runs for a first down as Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) goes in for the tackle during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2011, in Miami. Miami defeated Duke 49-14. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Ohio State quarterback Braxton Miller, left, is tackled by Miami Hurricanes linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) and defensive lineman Anthony Chickillo (71) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Miami, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Georgia Tech quarterback Tevin Washington (13) is sacked by Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman during first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Hurricanes Denzel Perryman plays in a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Sun Life Stadium in Miami,on October 20, 2012. ( AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
University of Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) defends during an NCAA football game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Sun Life Stadium on Saturday October 5, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. University of Miami won 45-30. (AP Photo/Aaron M. Sprecher)
Florida A&M running back Gerald Hearns (30) is tackled by Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) in the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Louisville tight end Gerald Christian (18) tries to elude Miami linebackers Raphael Kirby (56) and Denzel Perryman (52) on this second half run in their NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Sept. 1, 2014. Louisville beat Miami 31-13. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)
Louisville running back Dominique Brown (10) tries to hurdle Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman (52) on this run in the first half of the NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Monday, Sept. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Garry Jones)
Miami's Denzel Perryman (52) tackles Georgia Tech's Deon Hill (31) during the first half of a NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. (AP Photo/J Pat Carter)
Miami Hurricanes Denzel Perryman plays in a game against the Florida State Seminoles at Sun Life Stadium in Miami,on October 20, 2012. ( AP Photo/Tom DiPace)
