With the Los Angeles Chargers picking seventh in the 2017 NFL Draft, here are the 25 most recent players selected with the number seven overall pick.
San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive end DeForest Buckner (99) gets set for the snap in a three point stance during the 2016 NFL week 16 regular season football game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 in Los Angeles. The 49ers won the game 22-21. (Paul Spinelli via AP)
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead (13) lines up against the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) runs upfield with a pass against the Atlanta Falcons in a Thursday Night NFL football game Nov. 3, 2016 in Tampa, Fla. The Falcons won 43 - 28. (Al Messerschmidt via AP)
Arizona Cardinals guard Jonathan Cooper (61) against the Cleveland Browns in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2015, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Safety Mark Barron (23) of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers sets for play against the Minnesota Vikings October 26, 2014 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. The Vikings won 19 - 13. (AP Photo / Al Messerschmidt)
San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith (99) reacts after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter of the NFL Super Bowl XLVII football game, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
Cleveland Browns cornerback Joe Haden (23) chases the action during the NFL week 10 regular season football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014 in Cincinnati. The Browns won the game 24-3. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Oakland Raiders wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) gets past Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Stanford Routt (26) for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga)
New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Sedrick Ellis (98) lines up in a four-point stance during an NFL game against the Oakland Raiders on November 18, 2012. The Saints defeated the Raiders 38-17. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) tries to break a tackle by Chicago Bears free safety Chris Conte (47) during overtime of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 23-20. (AP Photo/Ann Heisenfelt)
Oakland Raiders safety Michael Huff (24) reacts during an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, October 14, 2012, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 23-20. (AP Photo/Paul Abell)
CHICAGO, IL - OCTOBER 14: Wide receiver Troy Williamson #82 of the Minnesota Vikings runs a pass pattern against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on October 14, 2007 in Chicago Illinois. The Vikings defeated the Bears 34-31. (AP Photo/Scott Boehm)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Roy Williams (11) bobbles a pass during an NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008 in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Greg Trott)
Quarterback Byron Leftwich #7 of the Jacksonville Jaguars throws a pass against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on August 23, 2007 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Jaguars beat the Packers 21-13. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
Minnesota Vikings offensive tackle Bryant McKinnie (74) blocks during the NFL week 10 football game against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, November 14, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears won the game 27-13. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Linebacker Andre Carter #96 of the San Francisco 49ers comes around the end against the Houston Texans at Monster Park on January 1, 2006 in San Francisco, California. The Niners defeated the Texans 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Paul Spinelli)
Arizona Cardinals running back Thomas Jones races with a swing pass from quarterback Dave Brown for a 19-yard gain to the San Diego Chargers' 2-yard line during the second quarter Friday, Aug. 25, 2000, in San Diego. The Cardinals were unable to score. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi)
Washington Redskins defensive back Champ Bailey (24) on Sunday, September 22, 2002, in San Francisco, California. The 49ers defeated the Redskins 20-10. (AP Photo/Al Golub)
New Orleans Saints offensive tackle Kyle Turley (68) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Carolina Panthers Oct. 14, 2001 in Charlotte, N.C. (Allen Kee via AP)
New York Giants wide receiver Ike Hilliard (88) runs upfield with the ball during Super Bowl XXXV Jan. 28, 2001, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla. The Baltimore Ravens defeated the New York Giants 347. (Allen Kee via AP)
New England Patriots wide receiver Terry Glenn (88) carries the ball during an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers at Foxboro Stadium on August 31, 1997 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won 41-7. (AP Photo/David Stluka)
Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Mike Mamula (59) is seen in action during an NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals Sept. 10, 1995, in Glendale, Ariz. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
San Francisco 49ers vs. Philadelphia Eagles at Candlestick Park Sunday, December 29, 1996. 49ers beat Eagles 14-0. San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Bryant Young (97). (AP Photo/Al Golub)
Chicago Bears Curtis Conway (80) during a game from his 1993 season. Curtis Conway played for 12 years with 4 different teams.(David Durochik via AP)
Miami Dolphins' Troy Vincent (23) intercepts a Steve Bono pass to Kansas City Chiefs' J.J. Birden in the end zone during second quarter action in Miami, Fla., Dec. 12, 1994. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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 seventh pick in the draft.
With the draft kicking off tonight, here is the final look at who experts believe the Chargers will select:
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: QB Deshaun Watson – Clemson
What he says: "This could be the shocker on Thursday night. The 35-year-old Philip Rivers has taken a lot of hits over the years, and the Chargers could want a fresh start after moving to L.A. Another name to watch is Malik Hooker, the best center fielder-type safety in this class."
ESPN's Todd McShay: DT Solomon Thomas – Stanford
What he says: "Los Angeles is another sneaky landing spot for Deshaun Watson, but would the Chargers be able to pass up the value of Thomas here? (He's the No. 3 player on our board.) He'd add a great pass-rusher to Los Angeles' front."
NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah: RB Christian McCaffrey – Stanford
What he says: "The Chargers could really take advantage of McCaffrey's skill set and he would complement Melvin Gordon very well."
NFL Network's Mike Mayock: DT Solomon Thomas – Stanford
What he says: "I think they'd be ecstatic to land Thomas. They can play him outside on early downs and inside in sub packages. His quickness is similar to Aaron Donald's."
NFL Network's Charley Casserly: DE Jonathan Allen – Alabama
What he says: "The Chargers need an inside pass rusher."
NFL Network's Lance Zierlan: S Jamal Adams – LSU
What he says: "If Adams and Hooker are both on the board here, it could be an interesting call. This could also be the spot Cleveland targets for a trade-up for Mitchell Trubisky."
MMQB's Peter King: S Malik Hooker – Ohio State
What he says: "This pick scares me, because GM Tom Telesco would love more of a sure thing."
MMQB's Albert Breer: WR Mike Williams– Clemson
What he says: "There are whispers about QBs here, and Hooker's been the logical pick. But the Bolts did late work on Williams."
CBS Sports' Rob Rang: DE Jonathan Allen– Alabama
What he says: "The Chargers won big a year ago with Joey Bosa and could be in a similar position this year should Allen fall into their lap. The 6-3, 286-pound Allen has the intangibles the Chargers have long prized and could remind new defensive coordinator Gus Bradley of former Seahawks pupil Michael Bennett with his positional versatility, initial burst and coordinated, powerful hand play."
CBS Sports' Pete Prisco: S Malik Hooker – Ohio State
What he says: "He has some medical concerns, but he might be the next Ed Reed. The Chargers, with new coordinator Gus Bradley, need that on the back end."
CBS Sports' Will Brinson: RB Christian McCaffrey– Stanford
What he says: "This is kind of a random pick, but one I love. Think about the running backs who have played with Philip Rivers over the years. McCaffrey is a souped-up version of Danny Woodhead and Darren Sproles and would be a dynamic weapon in the Chargers offense."
CBS Sports' Dane Brugler: DE Jonathan Allen - Alabama
What he says: "A year after drafting Joey Bosa in the first round, the Chargers again bolster the defensive line with a talent like Allen, who would bring versatility as a three-technique and edge rusher."
Pro Football Focus' Steve Palazzolo: S Malik Hooker – Ohio State
What he says: "One of the draft's most perfect fits remains the same in this mock as Hooker goes to the Chargers to fill the center field role in new defensive coordinator Gus Bradley's system. He lit up the highlight reel with his seven interceptions, often showing exceptional reads and range on the back end to force the turnovers. The question for Hooker is his tackling as he missed one out of every 6.5 attempts, good for 135th among the nation's safeties, but his range and playmaking is too much to pass up for (the Chargers') single-high safety system."
Sports Illustrated's Chris Burke: S Malik Hooker – Ohio State
What he says: "With tremendous instincts and ball skills—seven interceptions, including three for touchdowns in 2016—Hooker gets Ed Reed comparisons. Safety is Los Angeles's biggest area of need, and Hooker could not be a better match. As Gus Bradley tries to recreate his signature Cover-3 defense that made him famous in Seattle, Hooker will fill the Earl Thomas role seamlessly."
Bleacher Report's Matt Miller: S Malik Hooker – Ohio State
What he says: "In talking to a team scout Wednesday morning, I heard the Chargers could also consider Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams here. It's tempting to put Williams on the board to the Chargers given the team's massive need at receiver, but Malik Hooker is also a great fit at free safety. Patrolling safeties like Hooker are rare. His range, his ball skills and his closing speed bring up memories of Ed Reed and Earl Thomas in college. If the Chargers are serious about building up the defense, Hooker is the right guy to complete the secondary."
The Los Angeles Chargers will celebrate day three of the 2017 NFL Draft at StubHub Center on Saturday, April 29. DraftFest is free and open to the public. A long list of current and former Chargers players will also be in attendance signing autographs, taking pictures and mingling with fans. Chargers confirmed to attend include Philip Rivers, Hunter Henry, this year's first-round pick and many more.
