Three WRs the Chargers should target in the draft following Mike Williams' release

Upgrading the position in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft on April 25 is a smart idea. The Chargers have the fifth overall pick. Here are three potential targets.

Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State

Harrison Jr. — the son of Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Sr. — has pedigree, and many experts believe he's one of the best WR prospects in recent memory.

"The younger Harrison is on track to get my highest pre-draft grade for a wideout since [HOFer] Calvin Johnson (2007) and [11-time Pro Bowler] Larry Fitzgerald (2004)," wrote ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. "Harrison has everything, from outstanding size [6-foot-3, 209 pounds] and stellar hands to incredible body control and blazing speed."

An anonymous general manager recently told The Athletic's Dianna Russini that the first four picks of the draft will be quarterbacks. This means Harrison Jr. could fall to the Chargers. In his latest mock draft, Lance Zierlein had L.A. taking the 2023 Biletnikoff Award winner, given to the best WR in college football.

Rome Odunze, Washington

Even though Harrison Jr. has received more fanfare, some would argue Odunze is a better prospect. NFL Next Gen Stats Draft Model gave him a 90 grade, the best among WRs in this draft class.

The 21-year-old is a reason Washington made its second College Football Playoff appearance in 2023. In 15 games, he had the most receiving yards (1,640) in the FBS and logged 13 receiving TDs, earning first-team All-American honors. He also has a knack for making difficult catches; per Pro Football Focus, he led the FBS in contested catches (21).

Odunze could clearly boost the Chargers' downfield passing attack. Last season, they struggled to stretch the field, finishing 21st in the league in yards per attempt (6.8).

Malik Nabers, LSU

LSU has an outstanding track record at the WR position. Over the past few years, it's produced elite pass-catchers, including Ja'Marr Chase (Cincinnati Bengals) and Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings). One scout believes Nabers mirrors both.

"Chase was more of a dude physically, and Jefferson was already really skilled when he came out," an AFC personnel executive said, per NFL.com's Zierlein. "But you can see some flashes of both of those guys with the way [Nabers] plays."

In 13 games, Nabers recorded the second-most receiving yards (1,569) and tied for the third-most receiving TDs (14) in the FBS. The Chargers should definitely consider taking a 20-year-old with immense potential.