The Los Angeles Chargers already have one Wisconsin Badger at running back in Melvin Gordon, but there’s no telling if he’s in their long-term plans or not after holding out. He did rejoin the team, but if his asking price is too high, they could opt to draft his replacement.
Current-Badger running back Jonathan Taylor would be the perfect fit, as he could alleviate the pressure on aging-gunslinger Philip Rivers. Another wide receiver or offensive lineman would certainly help as well, but to get a player of Taylor’s caliber in the middle of the first round would be a steal.
Taylor’s tallied 4,970 yards and 40 touchdowns in his three-year career as the starter at Wisconsin, but it has come at a price. He’s yet to suffer an injury, but Taylor has nearly 700 offensive touches.
And as we all know, the lifespan of a running back in the NFL is much shorter than nay other position, and it gets shorter with every carry. He would still be a welcomed-addition to the Chargers’ franchise, though, especially with the ability to split carries with Austin Ekeler.