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Chargers training camp: 4 standouts on first day with pads on
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Things intensified as the Chargers had their first practice in pads at the University of San Diego on Tuesday.
Here are four standouts from the session, based on what was seen in the highlights and from media in attendance.
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EDGE Nadame Tucker
The Chargers have their trio set in stone with Khalil Mack , Tuli Tuipulotu and Akheem Mesidor . But there is still a spot or two in the back end of the position room, with Tucker, the undrafted free agent out of Western Michigan, fighting for one of them. Known for his ability to pressure opposing quarterbacks, Tucker logged three of what would have been sacks. In his final collegiate season, he amassed 14.5 sacks, which tied for the most in the nation.
S Derwin James
James, the dynamic defender, made multiple plays in various ways. He opened the 11-on-11 period with a "sack" on quarterback Justin Herbert . He also had a pass breakup in coverage.
QB Justin Herbert
Before the defense reigned supreme in 11-on-11s, Herbert's offense dominated in 7-on-7s. Herbert was sharp in his throws, and he found all of his top wide receivers at least once for scores. He completed his first eight passes before safety R.J. Mickens broke one up.
S Kendall Williamson
I have Williamson making the 53-man roster for his special-teams upside. But he made his case for a spot on the defensive side of the ball, taking an interception away from wide receiver Tre' Harris in the middle of the field.
This article originally appeared on Chargers Wire: Chargers training camp: 4 standouts on first day with pads on
