The focus of the NFL Combine switched over to players Day 2 in Indianapolis.

Defensive lineman and linebackers took the stage and spoke to the media on Wednesday morning, a group that included top prospects like Penn State's Abdul Carter and Michigan's Mason Graham, plus others commonly projected to the Chargers such as Michigan's Kenneth Grant, Marshall's Mike Green and others.

Of course, the meetings between the prospects and teams continue to go on as well, as Chargers General Manager Joe Hortiz broke down how important the interviews are to the grand scheme of things on The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday.

"Just with the interviews itself, it could be our only exposure to the player," Hortiz said. "A chance to sit in a room with him for 18 minutes, get a feel for him.

"It could be for this year's draft, it could be four years down the road when they become free agents," Hortiz added. "We're making connections there and trying to get a feel for the players in that room. It's a great opportunity for us and the coaches. It's certainly the coaches first exposure to them."

Chargers Assistant General Manager Chad Alexander echoed the sentiment yesterday in his appearance on the Chargers Weekly podcast.

After the hours of preparation and scouting of a player, this week in Indianapolis is a chance for the team to finally see the prospects face to face — something that went a long way in last season's draft class.

"I think it plays a lot into it because even though it's not a long period of time, it's only a week, we've been studying these players for months and sometimes years," Alexander said. "It's a lot of collecting information, you get information from coaches, from staff, from the different colleges and talking with different people. Now you get an opportunity to actually talk to the player.

"You get an opportunity as you sit down in front of the player to see what's important to them, see why they love football, what makes them such great competitors, what makes them great at their craft and the work they put into it," Alexander continued. "To get an opportunity to see them, talk to them, get to know their personality, I think that's invaluable. It really makes a difference.

"That was a huge part of the reason we were able to draft not just good players last year, but such good people in general, getting to know their personalities," Alexander added. "That was awesome."

The Main Takeaway

There's no secret this year's defensive line draft class — both at tackle and edge rusher — is among the best it's been in awhile.

That's something NFL Draft pundits have mentioned heading into the Combine, and even something that's even apparent to the prospects on the scene in Indianapolis.

"I would say this is probably one of the deepest D-Line classes," Green said at the podium.

Toledo's Darius Alexander added: "This defensive line class, the depth is great. It's a lot of great guys there and a lot of guys who want to come out here and show they compete."

It's why the intrigue grew on Wednesday as the prospects got a chance to talk to the media for the first time.

When asked what makes them standout in such a deep class, a handful of prospects made their case.

"I think I'm more athletic than some of these guys," Grant said. "Pretty good athletes in this class. I'm intelligent, I know a lot of football."

Green added: "I think what sets me apart is my pass rushing ability. I'm also good in the run defense also, and I just got a lot of tools in my bag when it comes down to moves, I can do and how I can defend the run."

Michigan's Josaiah Stewart added: "I think just my tenacity and my play style. I feel like I'm violent from the first snap to the last snap. I feel like my energy I bring on the field is something that you can't coach out of somebody. I'll bring it every play."

The competition among those in the defensive line class was very high on Wednesday at the Combine, something to keep an eye out when the on-field workouts get rolling.

And they can't wait to try and put on a show.

"I'm a very competitive guy no matter who I go against... I got something in the bag for y'all," Texas A&M's Shemar Stewart said.

Tweet of the Day

If you recall, McAfee stopped by The Bolt in late December to deliver Harbaugh a special gift, a high five machine which had a hand wearing a Chargers glove that would bounce back after it was given a high five.

And on Wednesday when Harbaugh jumped on The Pat McAfee Show alongside Hortiz, he made sure to show his appreciation for the gift in person.

It's safe to say he loved it, as the Chargers Head Coach has been giving it high fives ever since.

A Peek Ahead

Things turn up a notch on Thursday in Indianapolis.

The defensive lineman and linebackers will hit the field for their measurements on-field workouts starting from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (PT). It will be aired on NFL Network and stream on NFL+.

But before the first major on-field workouts kick off, the defensive backs and tight ends will hit the podium for the first time this week.

The tight end position has been a popular one pre-draft and has also been lauded as a deep class. It will be the first time we get to hear from Penn State's Tyler Warren, Michigan's Colston Loveland and more.