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Chargers Draft Joe Alt with $33.1M Deal, Strengthen O-Line

Apr 26, 2024, 12:51 AM

The Los Angeles Chargers selected Joe Alt, an offensive tackle from Notre Dame, with the fifth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. At 6-foot-8 and 320 pounds, Alt is noted for his significant size and strength, qualities that align with head coach Jim Harbaugh's emphasis on a physically formidable offensive line. Alt's performance statistics include being ranked third in hurries allowed and 12th in pressures allowed among FBS tackles, with only one sack permitted in his last season. He was penalized just four times across 38 games. Alt's impressive PFF grade since 2022 stands at 94.8, and his pressure rate in 2023 was 1.2%, the lowest among all FBS offensive tackles. The Chargers' choice of Alt, the first offensive lineman taken in the draft, underscores their strategic focus on bolstering their offensive line to protect quarterback Justin Herbert. As the fifth overall pick, Alt is set to sign a four-year contract worth $33.1 million, fully guaranteed, with a $20.9 million signing bonus.