The Georgia Bulldogs saw another player come off the board in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft on Friday. Wide receiver Ladd McConkey was drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers with the 34th pick.
McConkey joined the Bulldogs as an unheralded three-star recruit in the class of 2020. He redshirted his first season before becoming a top receiving threat for the Bulldogs the following three seasons. As a sophomore in 2022, he caught 58 passes for 762 yards and seven touchdowns for the eventual national title winners. He was hampered by injuries during his third season, but still recorded 30 catches for 478 yards and two touchdowns while appearing in nine games.
McConkey has a diverse skill set, and he proved to be a target in all areas of the field while also being a factor running the football. He scored four rushing touchdowns from the receiver position during his time with the Bulldogs, including weaving his way through the Florida State defense to take a botched double pass attempt to the end zone in the 2023 Orange Bowl.
McConkey will join a Chargers’ receiver corps that is looking to replace stars Keenan Allen and Mike Williams. He will likely figure into the rotation immediately alongside Quentin Johnston and Joshua Palmer.