That feeling was the same for McDaniel, who has been working with the group since his arrival.
"I couldn't ask for more. It's been awesome to join what they're trying to do," McDaniel said. "There's a lot of overlap in belief. We're coming to work every day enthused, trying to chase the same outcome.
"I'm invigorated," McDaniel added. "I'm juiced up."
#### **The Main Takeaway**
This week will go a long way in the draft process with about two months remaining until the **[2026 NFL Draft](https://www.chargers.com/news/joe-hortiz-2026-nfl-combine-day-1)**, but the defensive tackle class has been one of the more popular projections for the Chargers in mock drafts.
And Wednesday was a big chance for them to make **[early impressions](https://www.chargers.com/news/peter-woods-combine-mock-drafts)** to NFL teams at the Combine.
Peter Woods is one of the many interior defenders that experts have paired with the Bolts, a defensive tackle who is listed at 6-foot-3 and 310 pounds out of Clemson.
Woods said Wednesday in Indianapolis at the podium that he brings plenty of juice in the trenches.
"I think it's been pretty consistent. I think I bring a lot of positional versatility," Woods said. "I'm very comfortable at D-tackle playing the 3-tech with pass rush versatility and run game versatility. I think it varies, but one of the best parts of my game is being able to do a lot of different stuff."
A number of others also talked about what makes them stand apart the most.
Ohio State's Kayden McDonald, another player mocked to the Bolts in recent mocks, was among them.
"I would say my pad level, getting my pads down and using my violent hands is my best attribute," McDonald said. "Just playing with power every play, I would say I pride myself with my motor and playing the hardest. When you turn on the tape and watch four quarters, there's nobody that plays more consistent than me."
Texas Tech's Lee Hunter added: "I bring to a team high energy, I'm a football player. You're going to love me in the locker room, feel my presence."
The official measurements will come for the group on Thursday, but it was a topic that came up today as well.
"I don't really think it matters about the arm length or the extension that you have, it's about the work and how hard you're going to push yourself," Florida defensive lineman Caleb Banks said. "Use my length, I got 35-inch arms, whatever it is I don't pay attention to it. It helps me use separation at the point of attack."