While the Chargers are working their way through the final four rounds of the NFL Draft on Saturday morning, Bolts fans can get their own Draft day experience at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego Chargers DraftFest 2016 will take place on the field from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and it is FREE to the public!
The Bolts are trying to increase their public profile while they try to get a citizens’ initiative on the ballot, something they will need San Diego voters to help with, so they’re making sure they get in good graces with as many locals as possible. Here’s a list of the current and former players that will be available to meet and greet:
Schedule of appearances:
9:00-10:15 am -- First-round pick Joey Bosa. Bosa will announce the team’s fourth-round pick live on the NFL Network.
9:30-11 am -- Guard D.J. Fluker and nose tackle Sean Lissemore
10-11:30 am -- Meet former Chargers Stephen Cooper, Jacques Cesaire, Kassim Osgood, Darren Carrington, and Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Charlie Joiner
10:30-12 pm -- Safeties Jahleel Addae and Darrell Stuckey
11:00 am -- Former Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman will be on hand and will announce the Chargers’ fifth-round pick live on the NFL Network
12:00 pm -- Second-round choice Hunter Henry and third-round selection Max Tuerk
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11:30-1 pm -- Linebacker Denzel Perryman and wide receiver Dontrelle Inman
Also:
• Fans will have the opportunity to sign the Citizen’s Initiative in support of a modern multi-use stadium and convention facility in the East Village downtown.
• Fans will tour the Chargers’ locker room where the Chargers Team Store will be set up.
• Kids will play Play60 interactive games and enjoy face painters and a photo booth.
There will be one other big Draft-centric thing going on at the Q on Saturday. In section O-1, near the main entrance to the 2016 DraftFest, the Bolts are holding their first “Dog Draft.” Chargers fans and dog lovers will have the chance to adopt dogs from Second Chance Dog Rescue right on-site. Rescue staff will also be available to answer any questions from potential adopters. That event also starts at 9:00 in the morning.
