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2018 NFL Draft: Two-round mock for all 32 teams across the league

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - APRIL 27: Commissioner of the National Football League Roger Goodell speaks during the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art on April 27, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /
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EUGENE, OR – OCTOBER 08: Defensive lineman Vita Vea #50 of the Washington Huskies looks on prior to the game against the Oregon Ducks on October 8, 2016 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR – OCTOBER 08: Defensive lineman Vita Vea #50 of the Washington Huskies looks on prior to the game against the Oregon Ducks on October 8, 2016 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) /

17. player. 13. . Defensive Tackle. Washington. Vita Vea

The Los Angeles Chargers have two excellent edge rushers in Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram, but they need a big presence along the interior of the defensive line.

Especially after giving up the second most rush yards (2,098) last season.

What L.A. should be looking for in Round 1 of the NFL Draft is a true roadblocking presence at the 1-technique, and that’s exactly what Washington’s Vita Vea is. A solid run stuffer, as well as someone capable of offering a decent interior pass rush.

Simply put, Vea is the kind of presence who wreaks havoc along the interior of an opponent’s offensive line. Putting him on the field would only serve to make pass-rushers like Bosa and Ingram even more potent.