Gilman is unlikely to be a captain this year, but that does not make him any less deserving. Pre-draft scouting for the Chargers keys fans into certain players who could be considered Harbaugh guys.

And now Gilman—the first since Connor (1947) to be named team captain. “It was especially good to see the respect from my teammates,” said Gilman. "The respect and love they have for me. To ...