The Chargers used the 27th pick of the first round of the draft to select Arizona cornerback Antoine Cason, the Thorpe Award winner as the nation's top defensive back.

Cason will immediately battle for playing time at nickel replacing Drayton Florence, who left via free agency. He also can return punts.

Cason is 6 foot, 1/4 inch and 187 pounds. He clocked 4.46 in the 40-yard dash.

Check out his NFL Network bio.

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