Ladd McConkey 2024 Dynasty Rookie Profile
Ladd McConkey 2024 Dynasty Rookie Draft Profile
Position: WR
School: Georgia
Class: RS-Junior
Date of Birth: November 11, 2001
Height: 5-11 Weight: 187 lbs
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Bio
Ladd McConkey, whose given name is Andrew Ladd McConkey, began his football journey at North Murray High School in Chatsworth, Georgia. He was a multi-sport athlete, starring in basketball and football, as well as track & field. In football, he was a do it all player. He took snaps at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and defensive back. He also was the team’s punter and kick returner. As a senior, McConkey totaled 3,051 all-purpose yards. He scored 36 total touchdowns: 20 passing, 10 rushing, three pick-sixes on defense, and another three as a returner. That was enough to earn a three-star grade as part of the 2020 recruiting class.
McConkey redshirted his true freshman season at Georgia before starting seven of 15 games in 2021. He finished second on the team with 31 receptions for 447 yards and five touchdowns. McConkey stepped up his game in 2022, catching 58 balls for 762 yards and seven touchdowns. He also carried the ball seven times for 134 yards and another two scores.
McConkey returned for his redshirt junior season, only to miss the first month of 2023 with a back injury. He also dealt with an ankle injury late in the season. In his nine healthy games, McConkey caught 30 passes for 478 yards and two touchdowns.
College Stats
Ladd McConkey College Stats Courtesy of sports-reference
Positives
+Speed
+Acceleration
+Agility
+Route Running
+YAC
+Release
+4 career rushing touchdowns (13 attempts, 216 yards)
+22 career kick/punt returns
Negatives
-Thin frame
-Struggles vs press coverage
-Struggles vs physical defenders
-Not reliable in contested catch situations
-Underwhelming college production
-3.9 best season receptions per game (2022)
-Never reached a 20% Dominator Rating (no breakout age)
-13.5% Dominator Rating in the 9 games played in 2023
-22.5% best season receiving touchdown share (2022)
-1.55 best season yards per team pass attempt (2022)
Highlight Reel
Archetype: Possession WR
NFL Comp: Elijah Moore
Draft Projection: Second Round
Bottom Line:
Ladd McConkey had an underwhelming college career from a production standpoint. You could say that the Georgia offense was run-focused, but that still doesn’t explain away the poor team share metrics. Still, when you watch Ladd McConkey it’s hard not to think he has a chance to be a contributor in the NFL. He’s one of the more complete route runners in the 2024 class. He uses his combination of speed, acceleration, quickness, and agility to create easy separation. McConkey is a reliable underneath option who can quickly turn up field and gain chunks of yards after the catch. He also possesses the speed to win vertically.
McConkey is a smart player who quickly identifies coverages and finds the open holes in the defense to create a target for his quarterback. He does tend to struggle in more physical situations, though. With an undersized frame, McConkey has a hard time dealing with press coverage and physical defenders. He is also not going to win a lot of balls in contested situations.
At the NFL level, McConkey projects as a complementary receiver who will line up both in the slot and out wide at Z. He will work himself into space, be a reliable target for his quarterback, and eat up yards after the catch. McConkey is likely to come off the board in the second round of the NFL Draft. In dynasty, his athleticism and toughness will making him a tempting pick in early round two, but his prospect profile indicates the back-half of the second (or even the third) would be more appropriate.
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