2021 NFL Draft grades: Chargers earn a 'B' for taking Rashawn Slater with No. 13 overall pick
Here's what you need to know about the Northwestern offensive tackle after his selection in the NFL Draft
The Los Angeles Chargers selected Northwestern offensive tackle Rashawn Slater with the No. 13 overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday. The CBS Sports NFL Draft team breaks down the pick below, including a grade for the pick and more on Slater, including his strengths and weaknesses, his NFL comp and more.
13. Chargers: B
Pete Prisco: He will be immediate stater at left tackle, which fills a major need. Justin Herbert will be happy.
NFL Draft profile
NFL comp: Leon Searcy
Best trait: Positional flexibility
Height | Weight | Arm length | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 3-cone drill |
6'4" | 304 | 33 inches | 4.88 seconds | 1.68 seconds | 7.48 seconds |
Strengths
- Capable of playing all five positions along the offensive line
- Physical
- Quickness to get to the second level
Weaknesses
- Below average arm length
- Problems with speed rushers countering inside
- Hands get wide at times
