Florida ILB Brandon Siler won a title and left school early to pursue his dream of playing in the NFL. Imagine his disappointment at having to wait to hear his name until the latter half of the 7th round today.

On the flip side, the smattering of fans still left at Radio City Music Hall were more than happy to hear his name, cheering him on simply because they were thrilled to hear a name they recognize this late in the draft.

It may sound silly, but for the Chargers, this 7th round pick helps solidify a very good draft. S Eric Weddle will provide the dreamy combo of consistent performance and big plays at key moments, but they gave up a lot (including a 3rd) to move up for him in the 2nd. Fortunately for them, if he’s used correctly, Siler will provide the kind of help usually expected of a mid-round pick. He fits well in a 3-4 defense, primarily because he tackles much better in traffic than in space, and he should become a useful cog in San Diego’s interior LB rotation.