Ladd McConkey is an LA Charger and apparently, fans think this is the perfect landing spot for the Georgia wide receiver. After the Bills started the second round by selecting Keon Coleman out of Florida State, the Chargers must have felt they couldn't wait any longer to get McConkey.
McConkey raised his draft stock significantly in the Senior Bowl showing his elite route-running ability. Everyone thought the Chargers would take a wide receiver in the first round, but instead chose to take an offensive lineman to protect franchise quarterback Justin Herbert. Hopefully, with more protection, Herbert will have the time to throw touchdown after touchdown to McConkey
McConkey has dealt with injury in his career, but he can be a dangerous player on the field and is the perfect player for new head coach Jim Harbaugh. Fans agree as they are showing on X (formally known as Twitter) that they approve of the pick.
The Ladd McConkey pick makes me happy for two reason:
— ChargersMemes (@ChargersMemes) April 27, 2024
1. He is the perfect high volume fit for us and has the best chance to hit big with his athletic upside
2. This is the first time this front office has shown an actual effort to improve Herbert’s weapons. They even traded up
The Chargers finally got Herbert a weapon after losing so many in the offseason. A lot will probably be put on McConkey's shoulders in his first year, but every Georgia fan knows he is up to the job.
Ladd McConkey with Herbert and Harbaugh is a great pick. Love that for them.
— Mat Smith (@RealMatSmith) April 27, 2024
Harbaugh has experience coaching in the NFL so with the veteran mind of Harbaugh, the arm of Herbert, and the excellent route running by McConkey, this could be one of the best duos in the league after some time and work together.
Hot take - Ladd McConkey as a Charger > Keon Coleman as a Bill for Dynasty
— Aditya Fuldeore (@adi_ful) April 27, 2024
Coleman was taken right before McConkey by the Bills, it will be interesting to compare the two careers in their rookie seasons. Will the Josh Allen-Coleman duo be better than the Herbert-McConkey duo? Only time will tell.
Steve Smith compares Ladd McConkey to a faster version Hunter Renfrow.
— Chris (@chrismadethat) April 27, 2024
I think LMC is more comparable to John Metchie III.
The all around skill set is there with 70% of his snaps coming on the outside. Only 10 drops in his college career 🤯 with a 4.39#BoltUp pic.twitter.com/JMuu3fkoSD
The stats don't lie, McConkey goes to LA as the bonafide WR1 right now with very little competition. If he can take those stats to his pro career, McConkey could be the steal of the draft with Herbert at quarterback.
What’s stopping Ladd McConkey from having the Amon-Ra St. Brown rookie season?!
— Josh Larky (@jlarkytweets) April 27, 2024
No target competition ✅
Elite QB ✅
Great offensive line ✅
#GoDawgs
— ChippingIn (@CranfordChip) April 27, 2024
Ladd McConkey is a DAWG!
And a Charger!
WOOF! pic.twitter.com/9Hw9jx1kvP
Everyone at Georgia has always known McConkey has that dawg in him, now it's time for him to showcase that in the lights of LA. McConkey has the ability to look like an absolute steal in the draft and make teams wish they had not passed on him.