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 free agency in full swing, it's time to take the latest look at who top pundits and experts predict the Bolts could select in the first round of the draft on Apr. 26.
ESPN's Todd McShay: LB Rashaan Evans – Alabama
What he says: "Los Angeles' defense is strong but needs an upgrade at linebacker, and Evans is a thumper in the running game. He plays with tremendous effort and has sneaky pass-rush ability as well."
NFL.com's Bucky Brooks: OT Mike McGlinchey – Notre Dame
What he says: "Rock-solid offensive tackle prospect provides more protection for Philip Rivers on the right side."
SBNation's Draft Editor Dan Kadar: DT Da'Ron Payne – Alabama
What he says: "The Chargers would probably love to see Smith or Edmunds available when they pick, but Payne fills a big need on the defensive line. He's a pro-ready run stopper who at times flashed the ability to get after the quarterback."
NFLDraftScout's Dane Brugler: OT Kolton Miller – UCLA
What he says: "The Chargers focused on the interior offensive line in last year's draft and could look to add youth at tackle this spring. Miller doesn't have first-round tape, but the raw traits and testing numbers could land him in the top-20 picks."
NFLDraftScout'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."
CBSSports.com's Pete Prisco: LB Roquan Smith – Georgia
What he says: "They can't pass up a quality player in this spot who can help a position in need. Smith can fly and we know Gus Bradley loves speed linebackers."
CBSSports.com's Chris Trapasso: DT Vita Vea – Washington
What he says: "Quarterback is a possibility here. Don't rule it out. However, in this mock, the Chargers continue to build their top-flight defensive front with Vea, a nose tackle boasting scary athleticism and underrated ability as a pass-rusher...A massive nose tackle with impressive pass-rushing skill to place between their superstar duo of Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram on the edge"
CBSSports.com's Will Brinson: OT Mike McGlinchey – Notre Dame
What he says: "Another way to beef up the protection for Philip Rivers, this is a really nice value to add this late in the draft."
USA Today's Michael Middlehurst-Schwartz: DT Da'Ron Payne – Alabama
What he says: "The Bolts largely stood pat in free agency, which spells trouble for a run defense that gave up a league-worst 4.9 yards a carry last season. Payne creates a serious push in the middle."
Sporting News' Erick Galko: LB Roquan Smith – Georgia
What he says: "The Chargers have done a masterful job building their defense, and one more leader inside could come close to completing what has a chance to be the NFL's top unit in 2018. Smith deserves to go higher than this, but he might slip due to positional value."
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.
