Bolts sign two draft picks

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Monday, Jun 30, 2008
By Casey Pearce, Chargers.com

Three weeks before the start of training camp, the Chargers have taken the first step in getting their draft picks under contract as they signed two of their five choices Tuesday. Running back Marcus Thomas and offensive tackle Corey Clark both signed four-year contracts.

Thomas, a fifth-round pick (166 overall) out of Texas-El Paso, is a big runner with a slashing style who is expected to compete with Darren Sproles and Jacob Hester for playing time behind LaDainian Tomlinson. The Chargers drafted Thomas (6-0, 215) with the 166^th overall selection after he rushed for 1,166 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior at UTEP.

Clark was drafted in the seventh round (234 overall) out of Texas A&M. The 6-6, 315-pound Clark was a three-year starter for the Aggies and will most likely battle for a reserve role along the offensive line. Clark spent most of his time during minicamp and offseason coaching sessions working at right tackle.

Chargers rookies are scheduled to report to training camp on July 20 and will be on the field July 21 with select veterans. The first full-squad training camp practice will be held on Friday, July 25.

Over the next three weeks, Bolts officials will dedicate their energy to signing their remaining three draft picks: cornerback Antoine Cason (first round), third-round pick running back Jacob Hester, and sixth-rounder DeJuan Tribble, a cornerback from Boston College.

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