Chargers slot receiver who turned in 1,149 yards as a rookie and another 1,000+ in his second year.
Ladd McConkey was Jim Harbaugh's first pick as Chargers head coach. The 34th overall selection in 2024 caught 82 passes for 1,149 yards as a rookie. The 2025 follow-up was just as steady. He is the perfect timing-and-route receiver for Justin Herbert's rhythm passing game.
Path to the league
Georgia receiver who was a key part of the 2021 and 2022 national championship teams. Chargers took him 34th overall in 2024 in Jim Harbaugh's first draft. Made the All-Rookie team.
Career highlights
All-Rookie team (2024). 2x 1,000-yard seasons in first two NFL years. 2x College Football Playoff National Champion (Georgia 2021, 2022). Chargers rookie record for receptions (82) and yards (1,149).
2025 season recap
85 catches on 120 targets for 1,090 yards and 7 TDs. Chargers went 11-6 and won a Wild Card game before losing to New England in the Divisional Round. McConkey is the slot lock for years, signed through 2027 on a rookie deal.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Ladd McConkey
- Pro Football Reference: Ladd McConkey
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Receiving
16 games played▶Receiving · career
| Year | Team | GP | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | chargers | 16 | 66 | 789 | 12.0 | 6 | 58 |
| 2024 | chargers | 16 | 82 | 1,149 | 14.0 | 7 | 60 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Georgia
- Hometown
- Chatsworth, GA, USA
- Age
- 24
- Status
- active
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