Jim Harbaugh isn’t afraid to say it.
The Chargers Head Coach recently told reporters that the Bolts have a special group — The Elite 10, as he called it — who represent the highest standard of training by numerous metrics.
“To be in that group, that’s elite. Total respect for those that are elite, elite,” Harbaugh said.
“I’ve never been shy about that,” Harbaugh continued. “Some coaches are … because how they feel about singling out players that are great and elite. Maybe you might offend somebody for leaving somebody out.
“But I’m sure about those [10] because we see it on a daily basis,” Harbaugh added.
Without further ado, here are the Chargers group of Elite 10:
Alt was among the league’s top right tackles as a rookie, but Harbaugh has sky-high expectations for the 2024 first-round draft pick.
“I think he’s on track for a Hall of Fame type of career,” Harbaugh said on the Chargers Weekly podcast with Matt “Money” Smith and Chris Hayre. “I do not feel like I’m going out on a ledge by saying that.”
Harris is 36 years old and elder statesman on the roster and is entering his 14th season. He is also the only current player on the Bolts to play in 200 career games.