2009 NFL Draft
Many have speculated as to who the Chargers are likely to target early in the 2009 NFL Draft. Commonly noted areas of need include the safety positions, the right side of the offensive line, and inside linebacker. The Chargers are also expected to be in the hunt for a running back to eventually replace Tomlinson, who despite past excellence has faced more frequent injuries and declining production as he ages.
| Draft order | Player | Position | Height | Weight | College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round | Choice | |||||
| 1 | 16 | Larry English | DE/OLB | 6 ft 3 in | 255 lb | Northern Illinois |
| 3 | 78 | Louis Vasquez | Guard | 6 ft 7 in | 354 lb | Texas Tech |
| 4 | 113 | Vaughn Martin | Defensive tackle | 6 ft 3 in | 331 lb | Western Ontario |
| 4 | 133 | Tyronne Green | Guard | 6 ft 2 in | 307 lb | Auburn |
| 4 | 134 | Gartrell Johnson | Runningback | 6 ft | 225 lb | Colorado State |
| 5 | 148 | Brandon Hughes | Cornerback | 5 ft 10 in | 182 lb | Oregon State |
| 6 | 189 | Kevin Ellison | Safety | 6 ft 1 in | 220 lb | USC |
| 7 | 224 | Demetrius Byrd | Wide receiver | 6 ft 2 in | 195 lb | LSU |
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