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FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, UCLA running back Joshua Kelley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Kelley was looking forward to visiting various NFL teams, checking out their facilities and meeting coaches before the Covid-19 global pandemic changed the pre-draft process. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, UCLA running back Joshua Kelley runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. Kelley was looking forward to visiting various NFL teams, checking out their facilities and meeting coaches before the Covid-19 global pandemic changed the pre-draft process. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)Michael Conroy/Associated Press

Joshua Kelley Drafted by Chargers: Los Angeles' Latest Depth Chart After Round 4

Tyler ConwayApr 25, 2020

The Los Angeles Chargers selected UCLA running back Joshua Kelley with the No. 112 pick of the 2020 NFL draft.

Kelley was a 2019 second-team All-Pac 12 selection, rushing for 1,060 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior. He impressed at the Senior Bowl with 105 yards, culminating a climb that began as a 2-star recruit who had to impress at UC Davis before transferring to UCLA.

Here is a look at the Chargers' updated offensive depth chart:

QB:ย Justin Herbert,ย Tyrod Taylor, Easton Stick

RB:ย Austin Ekeler, Justin Jackson, Joshua Kelley

WR 1:ย Keenan Allen, Tyron Johnson

WR 2:ย Mike Williams, Jalen Guyton

WR 3:ย Andre Patton, Jason Moore

TE:ย Hunter Henry, Virgil Green

LT:ย Bryan Bulaga, Trent Scott

LG:ย Dan Feeney, Storm Norton

C:ย Mike Pouncey, Scott Quessenberry

RG:ย Trai Turner, Forrest Lamp

RT:ย Sam Tevi, Trey Pipkins

UCLA rarely used Kelley as a receiver, so it's likely the Chargers envision him as someone who can spell Austin Ekeler and perhaps even be a third-stringer behind Justin Jackson. The Chargers signed Ekeler to a four-year, $24.5 million contract last month, so they clearly see him as the top back in their offense.

Jackson has been oft-injured during his NFL career, appearing in only 20 of a possible 32 games. Kelley is solid insurance in case either of their top backs gets injured, though his relative lack of versatility makes him a limited option.

The Chargers were bound to add another running back to their roster over the three-day draft after allowing Melvin Gordon to leave via free agency. Kelley's probably not going to make much impact as a rookie, but he's a low-level keeper option in certain dynasty fantasy formats.ย