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Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Hulking 6ft 8in NFL star Joe Alt sets social media ablaze with performance in training camp
The Los Angeles Chargers drafted Joe Alt in 2024 to bolster their pass protection. Videos from training camp show that he might be the perfect person for that role. After a surprise 11-6 season that ended in a playoff appearance with first year coach Jim Harbaugh, the Chargers will have their expectations raised for 2025. Alt, the fifth-overall pick of the 2024 draft out of the University of Notre Dame, is expected to be a big part of that as the Chargers hope quarterback Justin Herbert will be well-protected. Even though he proved himself capable of that last year - even being named to the PFWA's All-Rookie Team - fans are still surprised by how well the 6-foot-8 offensive lineman can hold back pass rushers. Video captured by Fernando Ramirez of The Sporting Tribune showed Alt trying to hold back two dominant pass rushers: Khalil Mack and Bud Dupree. Alt was shown blocking both of them - showing his strength against two accomplished veterans. Chargers fans went wild over the video, with many of them singing the second-year's praises on social media. '2 good reps against really good vet competition. They'll need him,' said one user on X, formerly Twitter. Another said, 'demon bout be the best tackle in the league.' 'Guy is gonna make a lot of money for the next decade plus,' another user predicted. One comment said, 'Looks like Alt put on some more muscle this offseason.' 'Joe Alt is big as hell, gotdamn,' one football fan remarked. Another commented, 'Joe Alt is a future HOFer'. The Chargers begin their season traveling to South America for their first game of 2025. They'll take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Sao Paulo, Brazil as a part of the league's international series.
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Steelers rookie Kaleb Johnson hones critical skill at OTAs — thanks to Jaylen Warren
Steelers rookie RB Kaleb Johnson needed to fix one area of his game in a hurry — and he came to RB Jaylen Warren for help. Johnson and Warren working together in the same running back room is a match made in heaven for the 2025 season — and it all comes down to pass protection. Advertisement Coming out of college, one of Johnson's only red flags was, as Pro Football Focus so eloquently describes, "some bad misses in pass protection" — while that skill, in particular, is one where Warren shines the brightest. While speaking to reporters at Steelers OTAs, Johnson explained how he was honing his pass protection with Warren's help (courtesy of Amanda Godsey): "Warren — I've been on him every day about [pass protection]. You know, questioning him — how to do this, how to do that, and make sure I get my technique down to point A. That's the main thing right now, is learning how to pass block great and be liable." There is arguably no running back better than Warren to learn blocking skills from — and if Johnson can emulate even a fraction of his technique, Steelers fans will be in for a treat this upcoming season. Advertisement For up-to-date Steelers coverage, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers OTAs: Kaleb Johnson learns critical skill from Jaylen Warren
