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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.
Fans are going wild after video of Chargers second-year star Joe Alt has gone viral
Alt was seen holding back veteran pass rushers like Khalil Mack with ease in training camp
Alt was a fifth overall pick out of Notre Dame in 2024 and was named to the All-Rookie Team
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.
