Apparently, no one told a large swath of Los Angeles Chargers fans that they needed Notre Dame football's Joe Alt. They were also never told that quite a few mock drafts believed Southern California was exactly where the massive left tackle was going to end up.
As soon as it became apparent that the Chargers were going to stick at the 5th pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, most people felt as though they were going to take the best tackle available. That just happens to be Joe Alt.
However, it appears that quite a few Chargers fans were hoping that the Jim Haraugh led squad would go with someone a bit more ... exciting. Because apparently those who feel that the unanimous All-American who stands 6-foot-9 isn't exciting, haven't actually watched him shove opponents around.
There were of course, some people who thought that Alt might not be a fit for the Chargers because he'd have to move to the other side of the line for them. That was definitely one of the reasons there were some who were not happy about the former Notre Dame football player joining their roster.
Ex-Notre Dame football star met with incredulity on by Los Angeles Chargers fans
Sometimes, when you're really made about something, the only thing you cand do is break stuff.
THE CHARGERS DRAFT OT JOE ALT…
— ًBoltUpYo (@BoltUpYo) April 26, 2024
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Credit to this Chargers fan, who at least had a reason why this was the "worst pick" of their life. I feel like it wouldn't take long to find someone worse than the Notre Dame football star, but I appreciate their reasoing.
Worst pick of my life as a Chargers fan. Not because of the product, but because of the generational WR that we passed on for a tackle that has 5 good years max. https://t.co/qAbJXK1XZ7
— Dillon Brosnan aka Diggy B⚡️ (@DiggyBenson) April 26, 2024
One Chargers fan really, really wanted Malik Nabers, who was still on the board when Joe Alt was selected and went one pick later.
Waited months for the chargers to pass up on Malik Nabers for Joe Alt pic.twitter.com/23SLh4bXze
— ⚡️ (@NabersSZN) April 26, 2024
Not every Charger fan was angry about Joe Alt being on the team. Some seemed to understand just how big this pick was.
Welcome to team, Joe!
— x -⚡️⬆️ Joe Fernandez ⚡️⬆️ (@sdjoe21) April 26, 2024
Not a flashy pick, but ya know what…
If it keeps Herbert healthy and upright, I’m not mad.
The guy was running for his life and taking a beating last season.
PROTECT HERBERT AT ALL COST!#BoltUp https://t.co/yO38VYQsnr
And yet, still others thought Los Angeles needed more weapons for their quarterback.
Do they hate Justin Herbert
— lindsey ok (@lindseyyok) April 26, 2024
Confusion was the biggest emotion about the former Notre Dame football star going to the Chargers from most fans.
Chargers choose Joe Alt with the 5th overall pick!! pic.twitter.com/McB0KeB6fW
— Jason Stewart (@JasonStewart) April 26, 2024
Meanwhile, Notre Dame football fans think Joe Alt can do Jim Harbaugh some good.
Joe Alt will make Harbaugh more normal just by his mere presence
— Always Irish ☘️ (@AlwaysIrishINC) April 26, 2024
Some people noticed that it's not the Chargers that should be mad about the former Notre Dame football star, but rather Joe Alt who should be a bit miffed about who took him.
And Joe Alt shows all the excitement that comes from being drafted by the Chargers. pic.twitter.com/evChyIs9bZ
— Go Big Redcast 🎙 (@GoBigRedCast) April 26, 2024