4 scary rookies the Chargers will face during the 2024 season

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CB Nate Wiggins - Ravens

Another name the Chargers won't have to see often is Nate Wiggins, the Ravens' first-round cornerback. He was one of the highest-ranked prospects at the position in this year's draft, so the belief is he will inevitably be a problem for opposing offenses on game day.

That could become particularly problematic for the Chargers, who will have a receiving corps made up of three rookies, a newly acquired D.J. Chark, and three others who are yet to make a tremendous impact.

Wiggins has the natural instincts and speed to make not only inexperienced players struggle, but even more talented veterans. And if you give him the opportunity to snag the football away from a receiver, he will take it and probably run it in for a touchdown.

That's what he did throughout his three years at Clemson, where he recorded 60 combined tackles, three interceptions returned for 150 yards and three scores, 21 passes defended, and two forced fumbles.

The cornerback has been said to have "better physical talent" than last year's top-ranked cornerback in the draft, Devon Witherspoon, with better speed and balance. So it would definitely be ideal if the Ravens came to town a bit later in the season to give the young receiving corps some time and experience to prepare.

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