Chargers selected Clemson OG Jordan McFadden with the No. 156 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
McFadden (6’2/303) was a 3-star recruit, and the 66th-ranked offensive tackle in the 2018 recruiting class, from Roebuck, South Carolina, according to 247 Sports. McFadden is an odd projection. His dearth of athleticism would imply that he fits inside best. Although he runs fast, with a 94th percentile 40 yard dash, he would be 0th percentile in height. What’s more puzzling still is he actually has very good arm length with 33.75” arms. All this adds up to a guard prospect with little experience. He has heavy hands that become a great asset inside as he will have to learn to work in tandem with interior linemen against much heavier opponents. He will need some time to learn a new position, but his weaknesses are very much mitigated by this switch and should highlight his strengths.
