The Los Angeles Chargers continued to address the post-Jesse Minter defense in the NFL draft, picking South Carolina defensive lineman Nick Barrett at No. 145 in the fifth round.

With the pick, a balanced, long-term approach continues. In the fourth round alone, the Charges took a speedy weapon for Mike McDaniel , an offensive lineman for Justin Herbert and a Derwin James understudy .

Barrett in the fifth round? He’s another developmental type who, if all goes well, could help out in a rotation at some point down the road.

The caveat, though, is how the pick compares to consensus boards and outside analysis, giving better context to whether the Chargers found a good value.

NFL draft instant analysis, grade for Chargers drafting Nick Barrett

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On paper, Barrett looks like a prospect who can add lean mass to his frame and provide a pop against the run in a rotation.

That said, it’s not all positive.

Barrett, after all, was the No.…