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Chargers.com’s Casey Pearce is in Indianapolis this weekend and will provide regular updates from the 2008 NFL Scouting Combine.

There have been a few prospects roll in this morning but it’s a little slower than yesterday. West Virginia defensive end Johnny Dingle, the Big East Defensive Player of the Year last year, was the first to take the podium. He said he may be a distant cousin of former Charger Adrian Dingle.

North Carolina defensive tackle Kentwan Balmer is the biggest name to visit the media center today. He’s seen his stock rise after a strong senior season. Balmer had a pleasant personality and came across very well.

Some prospects that come to the Combine, particularly many of the top prospects, choose not to work out and only participate in interviews and the medical portion. Balmer is one first-round projection that will do everything.

“That’s what we came here for, so why not?” Balmer asked.

Later this afternoon, I’m going to head into the Chargers’ suite inside the RCA Dome. I’ll check back and share anything noteworthy.