Rookie OT Joe Alt gets his first Baldy’s Breakdown after a great start

The Los Angeles Chargers have completely changed their identity under head coach Jim Harbaugh, and the arrival of 2024 NFL Draft first-round pick and offensive tackle Joe Alt has helped make that happen.

Through two games, the Chargers have dominated on the ground, in classic Harbaugh style. Running back JK Dobbins, back from multiple season-ending injuries, is experiencing a resurgence behind Alt, Rashawn Slater and the rest of the Chargers’ offensive line. He currently leads the NFL in rushing with 266 yards through two games thus far.

As for Pro Bowl quarterback Justin Herbert, he’s been sacked just twice (once per game) this season. The Chargers live offensively by their offensive line. Having Slater and Dobbins back to full health is a huge win for Los Angeles, but there’s no doubt that Alt is also a huge reason for their success at right tackle.

And he has the attention of the one and only Brian Baldinger, who has already completed a Baldy’s Breakdown on the former Notre Dame offensive tackle. Tune in here to follow the former NFL offensive lineman as he breaks down some early tape of the No. 5 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft:

As the Chargers look to continue their winning streak, currently sitting at 2-0 on the season, Alt will draw his toughest matchup yet against the duo of TJ Watt (who plays almost exclusively at right tackle) and Alex Highsmith. The Chargers will once again live or die by their offensive line in what will be a tough contest.

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