October 13, 2012; Columbia, MO, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide offensive linesman Cyrus Kouandjio (71) and offensive linesman D.J. Fluker (76) and offensive linesman Chance Warmack (65) talk during the first half at Faurot Field. Alabama won 42-10. Mandatory Credit: Dak Dillon-USA TODAY Sports

The San Diego Chargers select right-tackle, Alabama: D.J. Fluker.  It’s not a finesse pick, nor a pretty pick, but a very powerful and thick pick. Fluker is one mean-moose and a scary street-fighter (type).  General Manager, Tom Telesco did not have the opportunity to draft the one top three left offensive tackles, or top two offensive guards (as they were already gone), but they did get the top right tackle prospect, with the ability to play three total positions (LG, RG, RT).

Fluker is one of the most intimidating offensive linemen in this draft and his physical traits, tangibles and tools have him upgrading the Chargers offensive line immediately.  Six foot, 5 inches tall, 340 pound, with longest arm length in the draft at 36 3/4″ (2 ½” longer than Luke Joeckel & 2 ¼ “ longer than Fisher), he is a beast. Within this game (of fractions of a second), 2″ could mean the instant security for any quarterback. Massive tackles like Fluker do not usually come with the effort and explosiveness that is natural for him. Fluker is an energy player, which is rare for guys his size and he does not take plays off. Every play his total effort. Constantly moving, diving, digging, scratching, clawing and clamping is his specialty. And with adapting within the Chargers new hybrid-power/zone blocking-scheme, the Chargers are very excited about the selection.

Fluker has been a starting power blocker for the University of Alabama for the last 3 years, road-grading easy-streets for the likes of running backs Mark Ingram, Trent Richardson and Eddy Lacey. Designed to destroy, Fluker will be a quarterbacks front side protector and running backs best friend (as Ryan Matthews is probably the most excited about the addition).

Some scouts can project Fluker as a left tackle project based on measurable alone, or he can become an all-pro right tackle, either way, he is an upgrade for the Chargers offensive line and we will leave it to the Chargers coaching staff to figure out his best position. With the way the dice rolled in this draft, it was an exemplary and “no-brainer” selecting D.J. Fluker for Tom Telesco. Grade: B+ (based on team need)

DAY TWO PREDICTIONS (rounds 2 and 3):

Second Round:Kawaan Short, DT, Purdue or Sam Montgomery, OLB/DE, LSU

Third Round: Brandon William, NT Missouri Southern State or Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas-Pine Bluff or Brian Schwenke, C/OG, Cal

(*More and more quality NFL draft prospects are falling in this draft. If additional first round graded draftees continue to fall, expect Telesco to snatch up the best player available vs. team need)

NOTE: With the addition of DJ Fluker, San Diego could cut current right tackle starter Jeremy Clary and save approximately $2.3 million in salary cap savings (and potentially find a new veteran left tackle with that money).

Sep 15, 2012; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback A.J. McCarron (10) audibles at the line behind offensive lineman Chance Warmack (65) during the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Alabama defeated Arkansas 52-0. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

The San Diego Chargers invited Alabama OG Chance Warmack out to town, per Darren Smith. He went out with a few Chargers players and had some In-N-Out and rocked out 2 double doubles, animal style. Now I am ready to grub down on some animal fries at 9am in the morning!

Chance Warmack is definitely a possibility for the Chargers with the number 11 selection. Can’t go wrong with that selection. Warmack is one of the few players from this draft that should make a smooth transition to the Pros.

Personally, I would love Warmack to be beating down on some defenders and bringing that attitude to the offensive line. He would help out Philip Rivers and Ryan Mathews and could definitely help the rest of his teammates on the offensive line.

Get me that mauler. Get me that guy that will fill Kris Dielman‘s spot on the offense. Bring that attitude over to the offense.

13 more days and we will figure out what is going to happen for us.

Jan 5, 2013; Miami FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Dee Milliner (28) is interviewed during media day for the BCS championship game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Alabama CB Dee Milliner is scheduled to have surgery on his busted shoulder after the combine, but before he went under the knife, he was able to clock in a time of 4.37 seconds in the 40.

That will keep Milliner’s stock in the top 10 and likely out of the reach of the San Diego Chargers. If he slips to pick 11, then the Chargers may have some people calling in for a trade. The Chargers also may consider selecting the corner.

I can’t be pissed at selecting a player like Milliner, but we would definitely have had to address the offensive line in free agency and in the next few rounds of the draft.