Ladd McConkey
22-Year-Old
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
7
YDS
65
TD
1
AVG
9.3
TAR
11
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
McConkey's college career at Georgia was defined by efficient production on a limited quantity of routes and targets. He never even came close to 400 routes or 100 targets in a season, but he averaged at least 9.3 yards per target and 2.08 yards per route each year while serving as Robin to TE Brock Bowers' Batman. As much as there's no shame in taking a backseat to Bowers, it's fair to have doubts about a guy that reached 500 receiving yards in a season just once and maxed out at 762 (2022, in 15 games). The rest of the profile looks promising, with McConkey having adequate size (6-0, 186) and running a 4.39 40 at the 2024 Combine. Things also went well for him in April, with the WR-deficient Chargers picking McConkey 34th overall. He now has a chance to be an instant-bake No. 1 receiver for a top-10 QB, albeit in a Chargers offense that has sent strong, repeated signals about wanting to run the ball a lot (namely the hiring of OC Greg Roman and jettisoning of WRs Keenan Allen and Mike Williams). The competition at WR is almost laughably weak, consisting of fourth-year pro Joshua Palmer and 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston. Maybe the Chargers know something we don't and are confident McConkey and Johnston can get it done. If not, Herbert will spend his age-26 season on a team trying to win with running and defense despite having mediocre talent on defense and a subpar group of RBs. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Records two receptions in Week 2
McConkey hauled in two of four passes for 26 yards during Sunday's 26-3 win in Carolina.
ANALYSIS
Afforded seven targets Week 1 against the Raiders, McConkey cashed in one of them for a 10-yard TD en route to a 5-39-1 performance in his pro debut. The rookie second-round pick wasn't able to do much with his quartet of looks from QB Justin Herbert this time around, though, finishing with a meager overall receiving line while fellow WR Quentin Johnston (5-51-2 on six targets) paced Chargers pass catchers this weekend. McConkey will have a tough task on his hands next Sunday on the road versus a staunch Steelers defense.
Afforded seven targets Week 1 against the Raiders, McConkey cashed in one of them for a 10-yard TD en route to a 5-39-1 performance in his pro debut. The rookie second-round pick wasn't able to do much with his quartet of looks from QB Justin Herbert this time around, though, finishing with a meager overall receiving line while fellow WR Quentin Johnston (5-51-2 on six targets) paced Chargers pass catchers this weekend. McConkey will have a tough task on his hands next Sunday on the road versus a staunch Steelers defense.
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Advanced NFL Stats
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Air Yards Per Game
37.0Air Yards Per Snap
0.55% Team Air Yards
24.7%% Team Targets
28.0%Avg Depth of Target
5.3 YdsCatch Rate
45.5%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
2.6% Targeted On Route
45.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Overall QB Rating Against
127.9
Cornerbacks
125.0
Safeties
110.4
Linebackers
111.5
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Measurables Review
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How do Ladd McConkey's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
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Height
6' 0"Weight
185 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secVertical Jump
36.0 inBroad Jump
124 inHand Length
8.63 inArm Length
30.25 in
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More Fantasy News
Scores TD in debut
McConkey caught five of his seven targets for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 22-10 win over the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
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Records first catch of preseason
McConkey caught his only target for five yards in Saturday's preseason loss to the Rams.
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Expected to play Saturday
After not playing in the Chargers' preseason opener, McConkey (undisclosed) is expected to play in Saturday's exhibition against the Cowboys, Gavino Borquez of USA Today reports.
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Dresses, doesn't play Saturday
McConkey (undisclosed) dressed for Saturday's 16-3 preseason loss to the Seahawks but did not play any snaps, Daniel Popper of The Athletic reports.
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Back on practice field
McConkey (lower body) returned to practice Thursday, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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More involvement with Chark injury
McConkey will see heavier involvement in the Chargers' passing game after DJ Chark was placed on injured reserve Saturday due to a hip injury, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
McConkey worked with the first-team offense consistently during training camp, and the rookie second-rounder heads into Week 1 as the No. 2 wideout on the Chargers' depth chart behind Joshua Palmer and ahead of 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston. McConkey has impressed teammates and coaches on and off the field during the offseason, and the Georgia product could see heavy usage in the offense right out of the gate.
McConkey worked with the first-team offense consistently during training camp, and the rookie second-rounder heads into Week 1 as the No. 2 wideout on the Chargers' depth chart behind Joshua Palmer and ahead of 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston. McConkey has impressed teammates and coaches on and off the field during the offseason, and the Georgia product could see heavy usage in the offense right out of the gate.