Denzel Perryman to San Diego Chargers: Full Draft-Pick Breakdown

Day 2 for the San Diego Chargers opened with the pick of Miami linebacker Denzel Perryman, a two-time All-ACC selection, in the second round.

The choice is somewhat of a surprise, as inside linebacker was not considered a glaring need for San Diego heading into the draft, but that's not to say it makes no sense. Donald Butler, a sixth-year veteran, is coming off his worst season as a pro and has failed to stay healthy in each of the last three seasons, missing a combined total of nine games.

Manti Te'o, a second-round pick in 2013, has also missed nine games but in a short span of two years. A recurring foot problem has plagued the former Heisman Trophy runner-up, but he showed improvement from his rookie season to 2014, displaying the instincts he was greatly known for while at Notre Dame.

Both players are under contract through 2016, but with Perryman's arrival, it's safe to say the Chargers will only look to keep one when the time comes to choose.

But in the meantime, how will Perryman help this club on defense? Easy. He'll make tackles in bunches and play the role of enforcer at the heart of San Diego's defense. Perryman led Miami with 110 tackles in 2014 and was a finalist for the Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker. His instincts are off the charts, and he has a knack for punishing ball-carriers.

Here's what NFL media draft analyst Mike Mayock had to say on Perryman's behalf: "You can say he's too small or too slow. When I watch him play, I see Jonathan Vilma and Jon Beason. I see those great Miami inside linebackers. He makes plays sideline to sideline. Perryman is a thumper and will be an asset."

Bleacher Report draft analysts Matt Miller and Chris Simms discussed Perryman going to the Chargers and had nothing but positive things to say. As Miller and Sims explain in the clip, Perryman is almost a guaranteed lock to be a productive player within San Diego's scheme.

As Mayock alluded to, Perryman is a little undersized at 5'11" and 236 pounds, but he plays much bigger than that. He represents good value in the middle of the second round, but with only four picks remaining to the Chargers after Thursday night's trade, they will have to hunker down and start addressing needs.

There were plenty of good quality offensive and defensive linemen to be had in Round 2. Running back Melvin Gordon, the team's first-round pick, will be most effective with a strong offensive line in front of him, and he doesn't have that right now.

Perryman's fit will be as an early-down linebacker for defensive coordinator John Pagano, but I wouldn't rule out the possibility of his developing into a three-down player. The knock on him is that he can get exposed in the passing game, but new linebackers coach Mike Nolan should be able to work with him and improve that aspect of his game.