Justin Herbert's life gets a lot easier as Chargers give him something he's been waiting for his entire career in latest mock draft

The Los Angeles Chargers are in the midst of a battle for a spot in the AFC playoffs. Through the first 12 weeks, they sit second in the AFC West with an impressive 7-4 record and are currently the sixth seed in the AFC playoff picture.In the latest A to Z Sports mock draft, their selection […]

Destin Adams — NFL News Writer
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Nov 25, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws the ball against the Baltimore Ravens in the first half at SoFi Stadium.
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The Los Angeles Chargers are in the midst of a battle for a spot in the AFC playoffs. 

Through the first 12 weeks, they sit second in the AFC West with an impressive 7-4 record and are currently the sixth seed in the AFC playoff picture.

In the latest A to Z Sports mock draft, their selection will make both Jim Harbaugh and Justin Herbert smile ear to ear.  

Chargers land Michigan TE Colston Loveland in new 2025 NFL mock draft

Nov 9, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Michigan Wolverines tight end Colston Loveland (18) runs with the ball in the second half against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium.
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"The Chargers need a tight end and Loveland is both from Michigan and one of the best in the class. Need I say more?"

– New A to Z Sports mock draft

Harbaugh's work to rejuvenate the Chargers' offense in his first season as their head coach has been beyond impressive. And He's helped Justin Herbert look like the best version of himself. Looking towards 2025, getting another trustworthy pass catcher to take some of the pressure off Herbert's shoulders. 

In the latest A to Z Sports mock draft, they were able to land both Herbert, a pass catcher, and Harbaugh, a familiar face from his tenure as the head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, with the team landing Michigan tight end Colston Loveland. Loveland is a dynamic TE who will have a solid argument to be the top TE drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft. 

He would be able to come in on day one and have a solid understanding of Harbaugh's offensive system. He has all the traits needed to develop into an elite TE in the passing game. Pairing Herbert and Loveland together would give both something each has had to play without. Loveland has yet to have a quarterback with Herbert's ability as a passer, and Herbert has had multiple band-aid options at TE. This pick truly feels like a match made in heaven for all parties involved. 

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