Ladd McConkey
WR - Los Angeles Chargers
2024 Outlook
Expert Note
View More NotesMcConkey is a solid underneath option but lacks the extra gear to take the top off a defense. Corners, even when beat off the line, can close on him downfield. He likely ends up as a 50/50 receiver, with half of his snaps coming as a slot receiver in the NFL. His route running prowess allows him to get open in the short and intermediate as he is sudden in movements and crisp at the top of his stem. He plays through contact well in his routes with a good swipe and upper body strength to work through press coverage. McConkey runs like a running back in traffic. Good vision in chaos with the shiftiness to break some tackles and provide YAC. He offers some run game utility with 13 collegiate carries for 216 rushing yards (16.6 ypc) and four scores. Dynasty Outlook: Everyone has had a good chuckle regarding the Chargers offensive game plan for 2024. "Between Greg Roman and Jim Harbaugh...the Bolts will run the ball 500 times. Prepare for the Chargers to chuck it 10 times a game." Yes, I'm embellishing here a bit, but it's ok. This is a safe space. I, too, have cracked a few jokes at "Run Game Roman's" expense. Despite all the humor directed at the run game, the Bolts went out and drafted a wide receiver in the second round. A polished route runner and one of the best separators in this class. McConkey only has to compete with Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Hayden Hurst, and Will Dissly for targets. He could ascend to the top of the target pecking order in short order. Again, it's fair to question the volume expectations for McConkey, but he could easily lead the team in targets in year one. McConkey is in a long tier of wide receivers that drew late first-round/early second-round NFL draft capital. The conversation for McConkey begins at the 1.05/1.06 in 1QB leagues and the 1.09/1.10 in Superflex.
Player News
View More NewsThe Los Angeles Chargers have selected WR Ladd McConkey with the No. 34 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact
The Chargers moved up in a trade with the Patriots to select McConkey. The Chargers traded their second-round pick (37) and fourth-round pick (110) in exchange for the Patriots' second-round pick (34) and fifth-round pick (137). Considering the Chargers moved on from Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, McConkey should see plenty of targets in his rookie season.
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Rankings
View More RankingsECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
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Draft | WR #50 | WR #30 | WR #84 | 22 |
Dynasty | WR #33 | WR #22 | WR #41 | 21 |
ECR vs ADP
Recs | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Fumbles | Points |
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63.9 | 818.4 | 5 | 2.1 | 11.4 | 0 | 1.2 | 111 |
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Player stats are not available for the 2023 season |
Game Log
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Schedule information for the 2024 season is not available for this player |