Summarize and humanize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs in EnglishThe Chargers signed Mike Williams, but it was only a one-year deal, and durability concerns still linger. Quentin Johnston led the team in receiving touchdowns in 2024, but still dealt with dropped passes. Joshua Palmer signed with the Bills. That said, Los Angeles needs to add a wide receiver in the draft, and they could do so as early as the first round. If they elect to address other positions, there will be options on Days 2 and 3.Here is a wideout in every round for the Bolts.Round 1: Matthew Golden, TexasI was tempted to put Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan here, but I think he will be gone when the Chargers are on the clock at No. 22. There is a possibility that Golden could be selected by the Cowboys (No. 12 overall), but I like his chances more of being available when Los Angeles is picking. Golden is an experienced receiver (32 starts) who averaged at least 20.0 yards per catch in 10 of 16 games in 2024. Additionally, 82 of his 116 career catches resulted in a first down or touchdown. While he isn’t the most physically imposing at 5-foot-11 and 191 pounds, Golden is a true playmaker with the speed to be a threat vertically or after the catch. He also offers the ability to serve as a returner on special teams.Round 2: Jayden Higgins, Iowa StateHiggins is a big-bodied deep threat at 6-foot-4 and 214 pounds who plays with smooth athleticism and very good playmaking ability to come down with everything thrown his way and tip 50/50 balls in his favor. He ranked 10th in the FBS with 87 receptions and had just three drops on 210 targets at Iowa State. Higgins’ game is reminiscent of one of Harbaugh’s former players at Michigan, Nico Collins. Higgins would see the field early in his pro career and be able to take over as the team’s starting X-receiver when Williams’ contract is up.Round 3: Kyle Williams, Washington StateLike Golden, Williams isn’t going to stand out from a stature standpoint, as he is 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds. But he will be selected to serve as an explosive playmaker, something the Chargers don’t have. Williams possesses the play speed and separation skills to present a threat to opposing secondaries. He finished the 2024 season No. 4 in the FBS with 14 receiving touchdowns and posted the third-most receiving yards in a season in Washington State history (1,198).I wouldn’t be surprised if Horton is taken on Day 2. But as he is coming off a season-ending knee injury, he could slide to Day 3. Before suffering the injury, he was on his way to shattering the Mountain West receiving yards career record, coming up just 35 yards shy. The season before, Horton ranked in the top five in the FBS in catches (96) and first-down receptions (57). Horton isn’t as refined in the route-running department, but he’s a solid receiver who can create separation with smooth athleticism and has reliable hands to track the ball.Round 5: Pat Bryant, IllinoisBryant is a big receiver at 6-foot-2 and 202 pounds who shows the tracking ability, body control, and contested-catch skills to be an effective receiving threat at the next level. In 12 games in 2024, Bryant put together one of the most impressive regular seasons by an Illinois wide receiver in program history, finishing with 54 receptions for 984 yards and ten touchdowns. In crucial situations, Bryant is the go-to target, as 77.8% of his catches this past season resulted in a first down or touchdown.Round 6: Dont’e Thornton, TennesseeThornton has a rare combination of height, weight, and speed. He stands at 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds and has a 4.30 40-yard dash. He uses his blazing speed to take the top off defenses and his size and frame to win in contested situations down the field. Thornton only had 26 catches in 2024, but he still made the most of them, as he led the FBS with a whopping 25.4 yards per reception.Round 7: Elijah Badger, FloridaBefore transferring to Florida ahead of the 2024 season, Badger was a dominant force for Arizona State, leading the Sun Devils in receiving in back-to-back seasons. Despite the uptick in the level of competition, Bagder still maintained the high level of play for the Gators. He led the country in yards per catch among the 231 receivers who finished with 35 or more catches last season (20.6). Badger has the speed, body control, and ball skills to be a contributor in the NFL.
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