Rookie OT Joe Alt talks Chargers and Jim Harbaugh, his early QB days, Notre Dame | NFL | THE HERD

Rookie OT Joe Alt joins Colin Cowherd to discuss the NFL draft process leading up to the Los Angeles Chargers selecting him at No. 5. He also breaks down who he looks to mirror his game after and shares his thoughts on learning from Head Coach Jim Harbaugh. Alt also talks about how his early days as a QB prepped him to lead the offensive line and the Notre Dame student-athlete life.
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Rookie OT Joe Alt talks Chargers and Jim Harbaugh, his early QB days, Notre Dame | NFL | THE HERD
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[@andrewczajkowski3244]

Alt and Slater best tackle combo in the league. Herbert with great blocking + run game will be scary

[@real-timerami5041]

Excited to see the Chargers be good again

[@rickpeterson8825]

​@real-timerami5041 I've been a Chargers fan for 42 years , I'm with ya, brother!Really excited!

[@tekilerooficial]

hells yea BTFU

[@johndavis6719]

I'm excited

[@cayrick3488]

Most pressured qb in league so OL is no good. But Alt might help

[@thegolfingmusician6345]

Joe had to dumb down the conversation so Colin could understand. This guy’s football IQ is off the charts. GO BOLTZ!

[@themoderndaygamer637]

Bro looks like a farmer from Iowa whose strength is built off bailing hay. He’s going to be insanely good

[@jrsam21]

Him and Slater are gonna be an amazing duo

[@twanwillz7102]

Impressive young man. Chargers got a good one!

[@12eBeL]

Joe Alt played RT, QB, tight end, and also LB at one point.. hes only played LT for 2 years. He could easily switch back to RT which he played in high school.

[@la_chargers21]

Slater too throughout college played RT

[@diggingmystyle]

You're a little off. Alt started the final 8 games at LT in his 1st year. He only played RT his 1st year because there were injuries everywhere at the OL position. He was a TE in HS and Notre Dame recruited him as a big TE expecting he will outgrow the position and become a decent OL. ND staff did not expect him to show up on campus at over 300 lbs and certainly didn't expect him to become what he is today. He's a true LT with that freakish size and athleticism. It would be foolish for Harbaugh to keep him at RT.

[@jacobtryon5483]

Welcome to The Chargers ! Bolt UP ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@juanochoa5596]

This guy is the real deal

[@CommunityNotesVerified]

Jonathan Ogden with a Mechanical Engineering degree 😂

[@acb9896]

Lets not forget this gargantuan was a TE a few years ago. "Tackle Option" anyone?

[@keexko]

All pro, calling it now

[@diggingmystyle]

All Pro? This kid is a future HOF at LT.

[@seanhenkel9873]

I just KNOW he will be great.

[@LAprosportsfan]

This kid is big !! Herbert’s new best friend!!!

[@PapaPercules]

Boring af. Hall of Famer, will play for 13 years. Multiple time all pro

[@Noahvon503]

😂 so true

[@dontedoestuff]

He’s perfectly vanilla

[@kangaboom2278]

JOE HALT

[@rickpeterson8825]

That's it RIGHT THERE! No more free rushes for Crosby!

[@cantstop21]

Most average fans were upset when the Chargers took him with the 5th pick. Not going to lie, I wanted Malik Nabers too but realized that with Harbaugh and Roman building this team it would be a tackle. He is the best tackle that was available and like most have stated he will be a perineal all-pro in his career. What are the chances Roman draws up a little tackle eligible play for Joe in the end zone? Haha, that would be sweet.

[@matushka78]

Such an authentic person

[@Iwokeuphere559]

Man I’m so excited for this kid to be on the team.

[@burkee985]

great questions colin.. way to take it easy on the kid!!

[@Zennofobic]

engineering major at Notre Dame! Wow!!!

[@ThomasBiondo-sierra2]

Seems like a great kid and a solid A grade pick for this team and its desired physical, cultural direction. Harbaugh said he wants to use his O line as a weapon. He is off to a great start with this line.

[@theboy6113]

WHOS GOT IT BETTER THAN US? NOBODY! @Chargers ⚡️⬆️

[@JayMannz]

Great player, great person. Super smart. Perceive the difference between himself and others at different universities. Joe salt is the epitome of an Notre Dame player.

[@calvinhobbes7032]

I’m glad cowherd gives o lineman a lot of love.

[@jaytaylor2312]

This kid is obviously intelligent and well spoken. Not to mention a freak physically

[@Ndfourlife]

Notre Dame kids go to class.

[@ImNotBueno]

Crosby is going to give this kid a big welcome to the NFL on week 1

[@joshnorris6238]

I'd like to see Sheldon make fun of him for being an engineer. 😂

[@stevenburns2973]

Pretty sure he called him Joel at the beginning.

[@treydezellem27]

Why does Colin constantly talk about the prices in LA? People already don’t like it, why make us hate it even more?

[@itseb4i]

1 sack allowed on 774 pass blocking snaps is actually insane.

[@twhoyoutrynabebuchanan5149]

Does Herb work for the chargers?

[@Noahvon503]

Dudes awesome

[@Ramiz112]

I hope this kid can handle moving to RT since he has only played LT and still be just as good.

[@thegolfingmusician6345]

Well he did move from TE to LT only two years ago and ended up a number 5 pick. Shouldn’t be difficult for a guy of this caliber.

[@Ramiz112]

@@thegolfingmusician6345 fair. But those are apples to oranges. Taylor Lewan said it’s super difficult, and you’re doing everything opposite. Like re-learning how to be a righty after being a lefty all your life. It’s worth noting Taylor Lewan, who was a multiple pro bowler at LT said it was impossible for him to get it.

[@ChargerFan310]

@@Ramiz112didn’t he play rough tackle in high school?

[@Ramiz112]

@@ChargerFan310 no, QB then TE.

[@diggingmystyle]

@@ChargerFan310 no, he went from TE at HS to OT at Notre Dame. He played some RT in his freshman year due to injuries to the starters. He became the best OT on the team after only 5 games and started every game at LT since then.

[@BillinHungary]

Colin - I know you have been a Justin Herbert "fan", since day 1 of his first season. His talent is obvious, but I think you will see him with more time in the pocket next season, thanks to an O-Line that can keep him upright with time to find open receivers!

[@ceezb5629]

Wow such a good dude

[@jessemlogan3rd428]

Its a great pick for our LA Chargers, i think Joe Alt & Justin Herbert are going to be great best friends for alot of years , fishing,bbq & golfing together but most importantly is that we have to pass protect & run that fuckn ball. ⚡️⚡️⚡️🌩🌩🌩🌩🌩⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🌩🌩🌩⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️lets go LOS CHARGERS ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️🌩🌩🌩🌩⚡️⚡️

[@ziggzaggzip8241]

Joe H-Alt!

[@BoltsFan-]

Bolt up ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@giamarshall6323]

Ok so the Giants wanted the Chargers to think they wanted a qb but actually we’re trying to trade up for Joe Alt

[@johndavis6719]

As long as he can play RT he should be good.

[@davidtorres1696]

Pieces of the puzzle to build Offensive wall 🧱 around Justin H⚡is a must

[@philliptjackson]

Imagine telling a 1st round NFL draft pick and head coach to prepare for the housing price sticker shock. Can you imagine how it makes the rest of us feel? Yikes... We are watching and listening to football to get away from the real world.

[@twhoyoutrynabebuchanan5149]

Ain’t no way he called himself uncle Colin

[@tekilerooficial]

BTF GO CHARGERS

[@Matt-yz3iq]

nobody calls this guy uncle Collin.

[@LennyMolnar-rs8df]

Didn't like the pick. After hearing him talk I like the pick

[@ctafrance]

"Uncle Colin"???? Oh, come now!

[@edgard.4892]

JOE ALT DELETE

[@Ninjachickenfingers]

I can tell he’s gonna be good. How? Literally has no personality. Lol barely smiled the whole damn time

[@patfinn6551]

Ugh they're gonna live in 3rd and 4

[@dontnonowuno9953]

Better then living in 3&9 like last year

[@patfinn6551]

@@dontnonowuno9953 100%! You can move the sticks way more living in short downs

[@theywantmario.7925]

He look mad that we picked him bruh we should’ve got nabers man🤦🏿‍♂️🤦🏿‍♂️