Chargers News: Football World Weighs In On LA's Second Round Pick Ladd McConkey

How the experts are feeling about the Bolts' new receiver.

Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84). / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Chargers did eventually get around to finding an intriguing wide receiver prospect for Pro Bowl quarterback Justin Herbert, after all. It just took the Bolts until the second round to make a move.

LA traded up to secure the services of Georgia Bulldogs wideout Ladd McConkey with the No. 34 pick. While talented and speedy, McConkey is also a slightly small prospect with some injury concerns.

We at Charger Report decided to take to Twitter, a.k.a. X, to see how the experts were feeling about the Bolts' newest wide receiver.

The podcast Guilty As Charged was apparently all-in:

Ladd McConkey’s reception perception profile. Love this pick! pic.twitter.com/vF3XgJbfZB

— Guilty As Charged Podcast (@GACPodcast17) April 26, 2024

Former Pro Bowl quarterback and No. 2 overall draft pick Robert Griffin III, now a free agent and podcaster, is likewise a huge McConkey enthusiast:

Ladd McConkey isn’t just 4.39 fast, he is quicker than a fox. It makes him a tough cover and a quarterbacks best friend. When I watched his tape, I just kept saying dang he set that route up perfectly and gives DBs no time to recover. The @chargers and Herbert have their Ladd. pic.twitter.com/Mm01CceHbl

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 26, 2024

Locked On Chargers host Daniel Wade likewise dug the move.

The Chargers use the Keenan Allen pick to trade up for WR Ladd McConkey!

Wide Receiver is their biggest need and they move up to take one I loved watching. Elite footwork, good after the catch and consistently wins one on one matchups. I really like the pick.

— Daniel Wade (@dantalkssports) April 26, 2024

The real question, of course, is why the Chargers didn't opt to draft either Malik Nabers or Rome Odunze, given that the team ditched its two best wide receivers earlier in the offseason. The chatter is that new head coach Jim Harbaugh wants to prioritize his run game, despite Herbert being an exquisite passer. Given the general lack of experienced depth at the position currently rostered, McConkey could earn big minutes right away alongside veteran Joshua Palmer.

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