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San Diego • The San Diego Chargers have taken Ohio State defensive end Joey Bosa with the third pick in the NFL draft.
The Chargers have needed a force on the defensive line since Jamal Williams left after the 2009 season.
Many people had expected the Chargers to take either a left tackle or to pick Florida State defensive back Jalen Ramsey.
Bosa's career ended on a down note when he was ejected in the first quarter in the Fiesta Bowl for targeting Notre Dame quarterback DeShone Kizer.
The Chargers are coming off a 4-12 season in which they went winless in the AFC West. They're also trying to get a citizens' initiative on the Nov. 8 ballot to help fund a new stadium.