Chargers training camp: Rookie EDGE Chris Rumph II shows off skill

Overshadowed by veterans Joey Bosa, Uchenna Nwosu and Kyler Fackrell, rookie Chris Rumph II is looking to show that he’s capable of playing the position in this league at a high level.

At yesterday’s practice in front of over 30,000 fans, Rumph did just that when he stepped on the field of SoFi Stadium during the team’s scrimmage.

Rumph, the fourth round pick, finished the day with a handful of quarterback pressures and three sacks, two of which came against UDFA Darius Harper and one against Storm Norton.

While they came against the backup offensive line, Rumph helped himself by taking advantage of his opportunities.

Rumph displayed pass rush ability, with quickness off the ball, sound hands and looseness to keep himself clean and high effort to finish plays.

Rumph likely won’t surpass Bosa, Nwosu or Fackrell in snaps this season, but he should still have a role as a key situational pass rusher.

Given the success that Staley has had with players at the position coupled with his current skillset and upside, Rumph should see some production in Year 1.

Rumph gets a pass rush win on Norton! RB does an excellent job picking it up and allows Daniel time to get ball out. Dante Vaughn with sticky coverage on Joe Reed and the PBU pic.twitter.com/JfwL1Xvr86

— Tyler Lawrence (@TheeMasterBolt) August 9, 2021

Tough job for Norton. Great pursuit by Ogbongbemiga. If QB throws to Palmer, Campbell has a pick6. His reaction is awesome. Rumph beats Jaimes, but Daniel should help by stepping up. pic.twitter.com/RZk4iJAvP4

— Tyler Lawrence (@TheeMasterBolt) August 9, 2021

Rumph with a huge pressure. Doesn’t bite on the playaction. If his first read is supposed to be QB, this is awesome. Also a great throw by Daniel. Granted, live game he’s taking a big hit, but it’s a completion. It’s thrown low. I’ll take it pic.twitter.com/IUSSWRoz0H

— Tyler Lawrence (@TheeMasterBolt) August 9, 2021