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Chargers address several needs in draft, but one area of potential concern remains

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Four of the Chargers ' first six picks were devoted to skill positions to surround quarterback Justin Herbert with playmakers.

Omarion Hampton, Tre Harris and KeAndre Lambert-Smith will be tasked with helping jump-start the offense around Herbert .

The offensive line that gave up four sacks and nine quarterback hits in a playoff loss to the Houston Texans drafted only one rookie prospect: Branson Taylor .

Hortiz considers the draft to be his personal Super Bowl .

With nine draft picks on the way and a slew of undrafted free agents en route, Hortiz is hesitant to fit the players into confined roles.

“Their versatility allows them to help us together and independently,” Hortiz said.

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