The Chargers had one of the worst linebacker groups in the NFL and ranked near the bottom against the run. There is some to blame on the interior defensive line, but the linebackers had a lot to do with the unit’s struggles.

With Jatavis Brown taking a step back, Denzel Perryman being sidelined for a significant portion of the 2017 season, thus leading to more pressure put on Hayes Pullard, Kyle Emmanuel, and Korey Toomer, Los Angeles would be wise to use one of their first few picks to fill in at the LB position. Adding a sure tackler at linebacker position next to Perryman could solve a lot of issues along the front seven, and the NFL draft will be an intriguing place to find one.

As such, here is a list of five linebacker prospects that fit the Chargers’ needs coming out in the 2018 NFL draft class.

Former Alabama linebacker Rashaan Evans would immediately provide a highly-needed upgrade at the linebacker position for the Chargers. Alabama has sent out several high-caliber linebackers in recent years, and Evans is looking to follow along with that lineage.

Los Angeles needs someone who can rush the quarterback, stop the run and be able to drop back into coverage to run with running backs and tight ends and Evans fits this mold. The former Crimson Tide takes on blockers with ease where he attacks the line of scrimmage with quickness and makes destructive tackles.

Through his senior year at Alabama, Evans tallied up 150 total tackles (84 solo), 23.5 tackles for loss, 15 sacks and five passes defensed.

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