The Los Angeles Chargers' 2024 draft class is being hailed as one of the best in the league. Joe Alt and Ladd McConkey highlight the group, as they both have contributed valuable snaps on offense. However, the Chargers added some serious talent on the defensive side of the ball.
One in particular has been Tarheeb Still, the Chargers' fifth-round pick from Maryland. Still has stepped up in a diverse secondary, providing solid coverage on the outside as one of their better corners. In 13 games, Still's compiled 55 tackles, 10 passes defended and four interceptions, returning one of those for a touchdown.
It just so happens that Still has been one of the league's best defenders when it comes to EPA allowed.
These DBs shut it down 🏝️ pic.twitter.com/SeYNiFZucu
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EPA stands for 'expected points added,' meaning that when Still is on the field, the opposing offense is expected to score less points than predicted. Still joins fellow rookies Cooper DeJean, Calen Bullock and Nate Wiggins. However, Still being on the list as a fifth
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