Chargers get Nasir Adderley to pair with Derwin James

The Los Angeles Chargers have selected safety Nasir Adderley out of Delaware in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 60th overall.

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School: Delaware
Height: 6-0
Weight: 206 lbs

Strengths

• Good athlete with movement ability that will translate
• Phenomenal sideline-to-sideline range
• Makes some truly incredible plays, ball skills to high-point
• Flies downhill and drops the hammer to show physicality
• Delivers big hits to any blockers he meets in box
• High-level production - nine interceptions in last two years
• Led all safeties with a 1.3 passer rating against in 2018 (PFF)

Weaknesses

• Played against lower levels of competition
• Doesn't have body to match physical play style
• Will need more discipline in coverage

Bottom line

Adderley is the rare Division II prospect who's earning Day 1 buzz, and it's not hard to see why. With the athleticism and instincts to cover sideline to sideline, and some ridiculous ball skills to convert opportunities into turnovers, the Delaware standout profiles as an impact single-high safety. He can deliver big hits in the running game and in coverage to separate receivers from the ball. The jump in competition will be significant, but Adderley is a potential game-changer on the back end.

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