2005 Record: 9-7
Points For: 418
Points Against: 312
Rushing Yards PG: 129.5
Rushing Yards Allowed PG: 84.3
Passing Yards PG: 218.4
Passing Yards Allowed PG: 224.9
Drafted:
1.19 (19) - Antonio Cromartie, CB, Florida St.   
2.18 (50) - Marcus McNeill, OT, Auburn  
3.17 (81) - Charlie Whitehurst, QB, Clemson  
5.19 (151) - Tim Dobbins, ILB, Iowa St.   
6.18 (187) - Jeromey Clary, OL, Kansas St.   
6.19 (188) - Kurt Smith, K, Virginia (from Miami) 
7.17 (225) - Chase Page, DT, North Carolina  
7.19 (227) - Jimmy Martin, OT, Virginia Tech (from Minnesota)
Comments:
The Cromartie pick surprised me as he is coming off a bad knee injury, but I guess the Chargers were looking at what Cromartie did beforehand.  In that case, I’ll accept this because Cromartie was a playmaker for the Florida State Seminoles, athletic and quick.  If he stays healthy, Cromartie has the talent to be one of the better corners in the league for the next several seasons.

McNeill is McHUGE!  He definitely had the talent to go in the first round, but injury concerns about his back eliminated that idea.  Back at Auburn, he helped open many holes for the running backs and can pass protect.  If he can stay healthy, he has a chance to be All Pro good.

Whitehurst has some injury concerns regarding his shoulder and hasn’t put together a solid string of production the last few years at Clemson.  However, he has the talent to do some things.  It’ll just probably be as a second-stringer as the Chargers are going to justify that huge Phillip Rivers contract, making Rivers the starter with Drew Brees now gone to the New Orleans Saints.

Dobbins is a very solid linebacker with a good motor and should do well in the 3-4 defensive scheme.  Clary is nothing special, but should be a solid producer on the line for the Chargers.  Smith is a kicker that hasn’t done anything special enough for me to comment on.  Page is big and should make an impact as a pass-rusher if anything at all.  Martin is a player that can play in the league for 15 years, but no one will even know this.
ENDSCORE GRADE: B-