By now, you know the history of the Chargers and their undrafted free agents. For 18 consecutive seasons, at least one rookie who did not have his name called during the NFL Draft has worked his way on to San Diego's opening day roster.
It's an impressive streak, to say the least. In 2015 the Bolts have given 21 men the chance to extend it. Here's the list of San Diego's undrafted rookies (in alphabetical order):
NAME POSITION SCHOOL
Ikechi “Chi Chi” Ariguzo Inside Linebacker Northwestern
Manuel “Manny” Asprilla Cornerback Boston College
Ben Beckwith Guard Mississippi State
Cameron Botticelli Defensive End Minnesota
Tyreek Burwell Tackle Cincinnati
Cameron Clemmons Tackle Western Kentucky
Titus Davis Wide Receiver Central Michigan
Nick Dzubnar Inside Linebacker Cal Poly-SLO
Jahwan Edwards Running Back Ball State
Eric Frohnapfel Tight End Marshall
Curtis Grant Inside Linebacker Ohio State
Brock Hekking Outside Linebacker Nevada
Gordon Hill Safety Sacred Heart
Josh Lambo Kicker Texas A&M
Johnny Lowdermilk Safety Iowa
Ryan Mueller Outside Linebacker Kansas State
Brian Parker Tight End Albany
Dreamius Smith Running Back West Virginia
Cole Stoudt Quarterback Clemson
Tyrell Williams Wide Receiver Western Oregon
Demetrious Wilson Wide Receiver Arkansas
Broken down by position, it makes sense:
Five linebackers, three offensive linemen, three wide receivers (all positions of need, all the most heavily represented), two safeties, two tight ends, two running backs, and one each at cornerback, quarterback, kicker and defensive end.
The Bolts will host their first rookie mini-camp in two weeks.
