The Los Angeles Chargers traded up from the No. 37 general 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 properly.
“I feel that I am very versatile. I can play inside and outdoors,” McConkey stated. “A gadget man that may sort of perform a little little bit of all of it. Simply going to go on the market, see what my function 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 worked up to have Justin Herbert as his quarterback and he is able to develop chemistry with him.
“Simply watching his recreation, it comes straightforward to him,” McConkey stated. “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 achieve his belief.”
A part of gaining Herbert’s belief will merely reside in McConkey being himself. He does the small issues and the large 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 stated.
Harbaugh additionally famous McConkey performs to his 4.39 forty time each single play.
“You’ll be able to see it in the way in which 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 stated. “They need me, they got here up and bought me, so I’ll give every part that I’ve to them and make it possible for it’s price it.”
The Chargers consider McConkey’s price it and we may very well be listening to “Herbert to McConkey” rather a lot this fall.