The Los Angeles Chargers traded up from the No. 37 total decide to No. 34 to draft Georgia receiver Ladd McConkey on Friday evening within the second spherical of the NFL Draft.
McConkey considers himself somebody who will match the Chargers offensive scheme effectively.
“I believe that I am very versatile. I can play inside and out of doors,” McConkey said. “A gadget man that may type of do some little bit of all of it. Simply going to go on the market, see what my position is with them.”
McConkey stands 6 toes, 186 kilos, and had 1,687 yards and 14 touchdowns throughout his collegiate profession. Per PFF, McConkey ranks No. 4 within the SEC since 2021 with 30 missed tackles compelled. Two nationwide championships later, McConkey is now able to win a Tremendous Bowl with the Chargers and be a part of what new head coach Jim Harbaugh hopes is a much-improved franchise in 2024 and thereafter.
McConkey is happy to have Justin Herbert as his quarterback and he is able to develop chemistry with him.
“Simply watching his recreation, it comes simple to him,” McConkey mentioned. “He could make any and each throw. Excited to get on the market, get in rhythm with him, present him what I can do and acquire his belief.”
A part of gaining Herbert’s belief will merely reside in McConkey being himself. He does the small issues and the massive issues proper.
“Competitor, big-time. These issues. He catches the ball. A terrific route-runner. He has the quickness, he has the velocity that’s going to be nice for our offense,” Harbaugh mentioned.
Harbaugh additionally famous McConkey performs to his 4.39 forty time each single play.
“You’ll be able to see it in the best way that he rages off of the ball, and as soon as he has the ball in his palms.”
McConkey seems to be all-in on being drafted by the Chargers, and the truth that they traded up for him means much more.
“That’s just a bit bit additional motivation,” McConkey mentioned. “They need me, they got here up and obtained me, so I’ll give the whole lot that I’ve to them and ensure that it’s value it.”
The Chargers consider McConkey’s value it and we may very well be listening to “Herbert to McConkey” lots this fall.
