Chargers choose OT Joe Alt, from Notre Dame, with pick No. 5

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The Chargers elected for keeping Justin Herbert upright as they picked Joe Alt, an offensive tackle from Notre Dame.

The Los Angeles Chargers ’ new brain trust of coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz has spoken about wanting a physical team on offense that can wear down opponents.With their first selection, Harbaugh and Hortiz took a step in that direction, taking Notre Dame offensive tackle Joe Alt with the fifth pick in the NFL draft Thursday night.

"I thought I had a great interview during the combine and had a good time with coach Harbaugh and the staff and talk about offensive line play," Ault said.The Chargers appeared to be in a good position to acquire extra picks and trade down, but decided to stand pat. Hortiz said there were some calls about the pick, including one while the Chargers were on the clock, but there wasn’t an enticing offer made to move back.

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