Chargers draft Stick, Wentz's successor at North Dakota State

The Los Angeles Chargers selected quarterback Easton Stick out of North Dakota State in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft, 166th overall.

Stick was the successor to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz at North Dakota State. He led the Bison to two FCS national championships as the starter.

Stick joins a quarterback room in Los Angeles that includes Philip Rivers and Tyrod Taylor.

The Omaha, Neb., native threw for 8,693 yards with 88 touchdowns and 28 interceptions over 55 career games at North Dakota State.

School: North Dakota State
Height: 6-1
Weight: 224 lbs

Strengths

• Can both drive the ball where necessary and demonstrate touch
• Flashes accuracy and ball placement to all levels of the field
• Maintains accuracy while on the run to either side
• Works through reads from the pocket
• Extends plays by moving within the pocket and escaping while maintaining eye level
• Effective on designed runs and when plays break down

Weaknesses

• Decision-making can be problematic
• Accuracy needs more consistency
• Tendency to put far too much air under the deep ball
• Rushing production likely a result of lower levels of competition

Bottom line

Stick is the kind of quarterback you want to gamble on at some point on Day 3. He needs to address some decision-making issues and his inconsistent accuracy, but there are a number of other traits that hint at his upside. Decent arm talent, athleticism, and experience in a pro-style offense give him plenty of value as a backup signal-caller.

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