David Droegemeier· Apr 27, 2026
Drogmeier expects fifth-round defensive tackle Nick Barrett to earn a place in the Chargers' defensive line rotation as a run-stuffing piece right away.
“This dude was just a really, really solid player that would, like, shock me if he's not just kinda instilling into that defensive line rotation.”
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Nick Barrett to make the roster
“This dude was just a really, really solid player that would, like, shock me if he's not just kinda instilling into that defensive line rotation. Yeah. He's gonna be a part of that run wall as, coach Harbaugh said.”
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