Jeff Millerstaff

Many thought the Chargers might trade the fifth pick of the NFL draft, but they stuck with it and helped their offensive line by taking Notre Dame's Joe Alt.

Joe Alt, the Chargers' first pick in the NFL draft, comes from a family of athletes. His father was a two-time Pro Bow player and his brother played in the NHL.

The Chargers started Day 2 of the NFL draft Friday by getting receiving help, selecting Georgia's Ladd McConkney with the second pick of the second round, the 34th selection overall.

The Chargers opened Day 3 of the NFL draft by selecting Alabama's Justin Eboigbe with the fifth pick of the fourth round, 105th overall.

The Chargers new attitude starts with the drafting of a force on the offensive line, Joe Alt, adding beef to their interior defense and replacing receivers.

For someone who once thought he'd never coach, Nick Hardwick found himself in the strangest of places: Sitting in an Indiana high school, as midnight approached, breaking down film.

Chargers rookie wide receiver Brenden Rice says his father, Hall of Famer Jerry Rice, isn't happy his son wasn't taken until the 225th pick of the draft.

The Chargers continued to add to their depth Saturday by signing to edge rusher Bud Dupree , the team announced.

The Chargers ' offseason program continued Monday with a workout at their headquarters in Costa Mesa.

The Jim Harbaugh era of Chargers football will begin at SoFi Stadium against the rival Las Vegas Raiders, the franchise with which Harbaugh was an assistant in 2002-03.