NFL First Round Review: San Diego Chargers

As we get ready for Super Bowl XLII, FanHouse is looking back at each team's 2007 first-round pick. Here's a look at the 30th pick in the draft, wide receiver Craig Davis.


Who They Took: Craig Davis, WR, LSU

Who Else They Were Rumored To Consider: Calvin Johnson, WR (no, really), Brandon Meriweather, S

What We Said At The Time: "Are the Chargers high?"

What Davis Did: He finished fifth on the team in receptions, hauling in 20 for 188 (a paltry 9.4 average) and scored one touchdown. I'm guessing the Chargers were hoping for a little more from their first-round pick. While Davis stumbled through his first year, it's not like the other Chargers pass catchers were lighting it up (those not named Gates and Tomlinson, anyway).

Looking Into The Future: With Vincent Jackson showing signs of finally turning the corner and Chris Chambers coming back for his first full season with the team, Davis will likely be the third wideout in '08 (depending on Eric Parker's status). That sounds about right -- no need to rush Davis into the lineup when he can ease into the job behind two veterans.

Would They Do It All Over?: Well, the Chargers definitely needed a wideout, and outside of Dwayne Bowe, the only wide receiver to have a legit rookie season, I don't know who San Diego might've taken. Anthony Gonzalez went to the Colts with the 32nd-overall pick, and while he was solid, he wasn't spectacular. And in the long term, Davis probably has more -- wait for it ... upside.

Grade: D+. Good thing we have a +/- grading system at FanHouse. Obviously, San Diego would like more productivity from Davis, but the team has enough offensive weapons that they don't have to force the issue. For now, anyway.