WR Ladd McConkey, LAC (4 Viewers)

[Mister CIA]

I don't formally rank players, but after a quick gander, he's about top-10.

Solidly behind Chase, Jefferson, Lamb, and St. Brown. Also still behind his peers MHJ, Nabers, and BTJ, but not by much.

Probably fair to put him in a tier with Puka, AJ Brown, Nico, London, JSN, and Garrett Wilson, but I personally would sort him and Puka to the top of this tier due to situation (coach and QB).

 

[JohnnyU]

I don't formally rank players, but after a quick gander, he's about top-10.

Solidly behind Chase, Jefferson, Lamb, and St. Brown. Also still behind his peers MHJ, Nabers, and BTJ, but not by much.

Probably fair to put him in a tier with Puka, AJ Brown, Nico, London, JSN, and Garrett Wilson, but I personally would sort him and Puka to the top of this tier due to situation (coach and QB).

I’d put him ahead of Marvin Harrison jr.

 

[kface]

I can't believe my luck this year in the draft (and it was luck)

landed mcconkey, BTJ, Nabers....I am set at wr for awhile in dynasty

 

[JohnnyU]

I can't believe my luck this year in the draft (and it was luck)

landed mcconkey, BTJ, Nabers....I am set at wr for awhile in dynasty

Don’t jinx yourself…..or me….. Things can change on a dime in this game.

 

[Mister CIA]

I can't believe my luck this year in the draft (and it was luck)

landed mcconkey, BTJ, Nabers....I am set at wr for awhile in dynasty

That's the way you throw stuff against a wall to see what sticks.

 

[kface]

I can't believe my luck this year in the draft (and it was luck)

landed mcconkey, BTJ, Nabers....I am set at wr for awhile in dynasty

That's the way you throw stuff against a wall to see what sticks.

All luck

I wanted Harrison or Williams over nabors big time

 

[Dez]

McConkey ruined me today

 

[JohnnyU]

I can't believe my luck this year in the draft (and it was luck)

landed mcconkey, BTJ, Nabers....I am set at wr for awhile in dynasty

That's the way you throw stuff against a wall to see what sticks.

All luck

I wanted Harrison or Williams over nabors big time

Assuming SF

 

[oddsbodkins]

McConkey ruined me today

In two leagues for me

 

[Mitchie]

Pats traded the pick to the Chargers so they could pick Polk and then Javon Baker

 

[travdogg]

He's a true #1. People wanna do the whole Edelman/Welker thing, but he has WAY more deep ability than these guys ever did. He's closer to a young Diggs or someone like that, he can play outside whenever they ask him too.

 

[kface]

I can't believe my luck this year in the draft (and it was luck)

landed mcconkey, BTJ, Nabers....I am set at wr for awhile in dynasty

That's the way you throw stuff against a wall to see what sticks.

All luck

I wanted Harrison or Williams over nabors big time

Assuming SF

It is...the funny part is i ended up with Nix in the 2nd and couldn't be happier

 

[popeye]

He's a true #1. People wanna do the whole Edelman/Welker thing, but he has WAY more deep ability than these guys ever did. He's closer to a young Diggs or someone like that, he can play outside whenever they ask him too.

shhhhh . . . . . . . we don't need anyone else knowing how good he is

 

[JohnnyU]

He's a true #1. People wanna do the whole Edelman/Welker thing, but he has WAY more deep ability than these guys ever did. He's closer to a young Diggs or someone like that, he can play outside whenever they ask him too.

shhhhh . . . . . . . we don't need anyone else knowing how good he is

Sorry man, but that cat is out of the bag.....keep up.

 

[Pickle Rody]

He's a true #1. People wanna do the whole Edelman/Welker thing, but he has WAY more deep ability than these guys ever did. He's closer to a young Diggs or someone like that, he can play outside whenever they ask him too.

shhhhh . . . . . . . we don't need anyone else knowing how good he is

Sorry man, but that cat is out of the bag.....keep up.

The cat is out of the bag so to speak. Though, kinda get the feeling a good amount of owners see that run game as limiting his ceiling. I believe that is a mistake.

 

[Faust]

How Chargers WR Ladd McConkey Put Together a Historic Rookie Season

 

[Faust]

Robert Mays
Per @NextGenStats, here are the WRs with a higher yards per route run than Ladd McConkey this year:

Puka Nacua
AJ Brown
Nico Collins
Justin Jefferson
Ja'Marr Chase
Terry McLaurin
Jauan Jennings
Mike Evans

That is it.

(Min. 100 routes)

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[Faust]

Fantasy football dynasty watch: Don't overlook Ladd McConkey

 

[King of the Jungle]

What would you be willing to pay for this guy in rookie picks? His long term ability to stay healthy makes me a little nervous, but being tied to Herbert for the foreseeable future makes him very enticing.

 

[eighsse2]

What would you be willing to pay for this guy in rookie picks? His long term ability to stay healthy makes me a little nervous, but being tied to Herbert for the foreseeable future makes him very enticing.

In a single pick, I'd estimate maybe 1.05-07? In our RB-centric league.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Pats traded the pick to the Chargers so they could pick Polk and then Javon Baker

My son told me this today. He is a huge Drake Maye fan. Having Ladd to go along with Maye would have done wonders for the Pats offense.

 

[Faust]

@NFLPlus
Ladd gets loose for the 86-yard TD

He hit a top speed of 20.84 mph, the 2nd fastest play of his career per @NextGenStats

: #LACvsHOU on CBS/Paramount+
: Stream on #NFLPlus

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[Faust]

@SportsCenter
Ladd McConkey's 197 receiving yards are the third-most in a playoff debut in NFL history

It's also the most-ever in a playoff game by a rookie, passing Puka Nacua in 2023!

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[Faust]

Dane Brugler
Quite a few teams slapped the "slot-only" tag on Ladd McConkey, despite showing inside-outside versatility at UGA.

They all want do-overs on that one. Super quarterback-friendly

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[Gjallarhorn]

What would you be willing to pay for this guy in rookie picks? His long term ability to stay healthy makes me a little nervous, but being tied to Herbert for the foreseeable future makes him very enticing.

In a single pick, I'd estimate maybe 1.05-07? In our RB-centric league.

I am not giving him up for less than 1.02.

 

[Deamon]

Dane Brugler
Quite a few teams slapped the "slot-only" tag on Ladd McConkey, despite showing inside-outside versatility at UGA.

They all want do-overs on that one. Super quarterback-friendly

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people said the same about jefferson.

 

[-OZ-]

What would you be willing to pay for this guy in rookie picks? His long term ability to stay healthy makes me a little nervous, but being tied to Herbert for the foreseeable future makes him very enticing.

In a single pick, I'd estimate maybe 1.05-07? In our RB-centric league.

I am not giving him up for less than 1.02.

Assuming non SF, i see no reason to give him up for less than McMillan. I’d want to see where the backs land but even in rb centric, I’d give the 3 pretty easily.

 

[eighsse2]

What would you be willing to pay for this guy in rookie picks? His long term ability to stay healthy makes me a little nervous, but being tied to Herbert for the foreseeable future makes him very enticing.

In a single pick, I'd estimate maybe 1.05-07? In our RB-centric league.

I am not giving him up for less than 1.02.

1.02 would be extreme to me, but yeah I may be on the low side, even for our league.

 

[sheerterror]

Amazing, if MHjr continues to develop, and Odunze pops as many think he will, this rookie class is going to produce what looks like 5 [future?] WR1s. Nabers Ladd and BTJ are basically already there.

 

[IHEARTFF]

Amazing, if MHjr continues to develop, and Odunze pops as many think he will, this rookie class is going to produce what looks like 5 [future?] WR1s. Nabers Ladd and BTJ are basically already there.

Worthy is good. McMillan is good. Pearsall looks good. Mitchell still a possible thing. Bowers is a HOF.

 

[IHEARTFF]

What would you be willing to pay for this guy in rookie picks? His long term ability to stay healthy makes me a little nervous, but being tied to Herbert for the foreseeable future makes him very enticing.

In a single pick, I'd estimate maybe 1.05-07? In our RB-centric league.

I am not giving him up for less than 1.02.

Not sure I would take Tet over him right now.

 

[Gjallarhorn]

What would you be willing to pay for this guy in rookie picks? His long term ability to stay healthy makes me a little nervous, but being tied to Herbert for the foreseeable future makes him very enticing.

In a single pick, I'd estimate maybe 1.05-07? In our RB-centric league.

I am not giving him up for less than 1.02.

Assuming non SF, i see no reason to give him up for less than McMillan. I’d want to see where the backs land but even in rb centric, I’d give the 3 pretty easily.

I have found it difficult to hit on rookie picks with any consistency. My draft history is littered with Najee Harris, ETN, Dameon Pierce, Ruggs, Trey Lance, etc. One in the hand is worth two in the bush for this guy.

 

[Ilov80s]

What would you be willing to pay for this guy in rookie picks? His long term ability to stay healthy makes me a little nervous, but being tied to Herbert for the foreseeable future makes him very enticing.

In a single pick, I'd estimate maybe 1.05-07? In our RB-centric league.

I am not giving him up for less than 1.02.

Assuming non SF, i see no reason to give him up for less than McMillan. I’d want to see where the backs land but even in rb centric, I’d give the 3 pretty easily.

I have found it difficult to hit on rookie picks with any consistency. My draft history is littered with Najee Harris, ETN, Dameon Pierce, Ruggs, Trey Lance, etc. One in the hand is worth two in the bush for this guy.

ETN and Najee are hits though. Najee delievered a top 5 RB season, a low end RB1 season and two RB 2 seasons. Of course he's not the Zeke, Henry, etc. type hit you hoped for but he's provided value. ETN losing his rookie year to injury stunk and the situation hasn't been the jackpot we had hoped for but he has a RB2 and top 5 RB season under his belt. Now both guys value is at an all time low but I do think there's a chance for bounceback for ETN under a new coach staff that can make the offense work again. Ladd had a really good rookie year but so did Najee (fantasy wise). There is no guarantee Ladd follows some kind of Amon Ra trajectory. His injury history could crop back up, more competiton in LA could lead to him being just part of the big indistinguishable blob of WR3-4s. Too early to say but with guys like ETN and Najee, we have to remember what they have done and where their value has been. For dynasty, those are hits which just emphasizes how rare a Justin Jefferson or Saquon Barkley is.

 

[JohnnyU]

What would you be willing to pay for this guy in rookie picks? His long term ability to stay healthy makes me a little nervous, but being tied to Herbert for the foreseeable future makes him very enticing.

In a single pick, I'd estimate maybe 1.05-07? In our RB-centric league.

I am not giving him up for less than 1.02.

Assuming non SF, i see no reason to give him up for less than McMillan. I’d want to see where the backs land but even in rb centric, I’d give the 3 pretty easily.

I have found it difficult to hit on rookie picks with any consistency. My draft history is littered with Najee Harris, ETN, Dameon Pierce, Ruggs, Trey Lance, etc. One in the hand is worth two in the bush for this guy.

ETN and Najee are hits though. Najee delievered a top 5 RB season, a low end RB1 season and two RB 2 seasons. Of course he's not the Zeke, Henry, etc. type hit you hoped for but he's provided value. ETN losing his rookie year to injury stunk and the situation hasn't been the jackpot we had hoped for but he has a RB2 and top 5 RB season under his belt. Now both guys value is at an all time low but I do think there's a chance for bounceback for ETN under a new coach staff that can make the offense work again. Ladd had a really good rookie year but so did Najee (fantasy wise). There is no guarantee Ladd follows some kind of Amon Ra trajectory. His injury history could crop back up, more competiton in LA could lead to him being just part of the big indistinguishable blob of WR3-4s. Too early to say but with guys like ETN and Najee, we have to remember what they have done and where their value has been. For dynasty, those are hits which just emphasizes how rare a Justin Jefferson or Saquon Barkley is.

I’ll see your Najee and ETN and raise you one Ladd.

 

[menobrown]

Just speaking on the unpredictable nature of the performance of rookie picks how many people would take Ladd over MHJ today?

 

[Uncle Leo]

Just speaking on the unpredictable nature of the performance of rookie picks how many people would take Ladd over MHJ today?

Yes. Herbert > Kyler

 

[Ilov80s]

I’ll see your Najee and ETN and raise you one Ladd.

Ladd is a hit and yeah ofc right now his value is higher than ETN and Najee. It's not at the level Najee's was after his rookie year though. It still's much more likely that Ladd has a career comparable to Najee and ETN than him becoming a year in and year out stud.

 

[JohnnyU]

I’ll see your Najee and ETN and raise you one Ladd.

Ladd is a hit and yeah ofc right now his value is higher than ETN and Najee. It's not at the level Najee's was after his rookie year though. It still's much more likely that Ladd has a career comparable to Najee and ETN than him becoming a year in and year out stud.

I disagree. Funny thing is, is that neither of us have anything to base it on, IMO, you more than me. We know what your two players are today.

 

[-OZ-]

Just speaking on the unpredictable nature of the performance of rookie picks how many people would take Ladd over MHJ today?

I wouldn’t, but the big 6 rookie receivers look closer than expected. Rome is probably 6th or equal to pearsall right now.

 

[Ilov80s]

I’ll see your Najee and ETN and raise you one Ladd.

Ladd is a hit and yeah ofc right now his value is higher than ETN and Najee. It's not at the level Najee's was after his rookie year though. It still's much more likely that Ladd has a career comparable to Najee and ETN than him becoming a year in and year out stud.

I disagree. Funny thing is, is that neither of us have anything to base it on, IMO, you more than me. We know what your two players are today.

It’s just basic stats. Very few players ever reach that echelon. That’s why Chase, Jefferson, Lamb, Amon Ra, AJ Brown are so valuable. They don’t come around often.

 

[JohnnyU]

I’ll see your Najee and ETN and raise you one Ladd.

Ladd is a hit and yeah ofc right now his value is higher than ETN and Najee. It's not at the level Najee's was after his rookie year though. It still's much more likely that Ladd has a career comparable to Najee and ETN than him becoming a year in and year out stud.

I disagree. Funny thing is, is that neither of us have anything to base it on, IMO, you more than me. We know what your two players are today.

It’s just basic stats. Very few players ever reach that echelon. That’s why Chase, Jefferson, Lamb, Amon Ra, AJ Brown are so valuable. They don’t come around often.

There is nothing to indicate McConkey can’t duplicate this year or improve. Do people still feel Puka Nacua is a fluke? And McConkey was drafted higher. Your assessment doesn’t hold water.

 

[Ilov80s]

I’ll see your Najee and ETN and raise you one Ladd.

Ladd is a hit and yeah ofc right now his value is higher than ETN and Najee. It's not at the level Najee's was after his rookie year though. It still's much more likely that Ladd has a career comparable to Najee and ETN than him becoming a year in and year out stud.

I disagree. Funny thing is, is that neither of us have anything to base it on, IMO, you more than me. We know what your two players are today.

It’s just basic stats. Very few players ever reach that echelon. That’s why Chase, Jefferson, Lamb, Amon Ra, AJ Brown are so valuable. They don’t come around often.

There is nothing to indicate McConkey can’t duplicate this year or improve. Do people still feel Puka Nacua is a fluke? And McConkey was drafted higher. Your assessment doesn’t hold water.

Ladd had a really good rookie year but it wasn't Puka level. Also Puka has had 2 straight high WR1 seasons. He just came right out the gate scoring like we hope some day every WR can get to. Guys like Olave, Wilson, Waddle, Dotson, etc. are just some the recent examples of players who had good rookie years and never were able to improve on them. It happens to a lot of guys. It's just part of the NFL, we get overly optimistic about most young players and there is a lot that can go wrong with these guys. I mean there was a time Juju, Godwin and Michael Thomas were all labeled as WR1 overall in dynasty and we know who that has gone for them. It's really hard to maintain high level of play year after year.

 

[JohnnyU]

I’ll see your Najee and ETN and raise you one Ladd.

Ladd is a hit and yeah ofc right now his value is higher than ETN and Najee. It's not at the level Najee's was after his rookie year though. It still's much more likely that Ladd has a career comparable to Najee and ETN than him becoming a year in and year out stud.

I disagree. Funny thing is, is that neither of us have anything to base it on, IMO, you more than me. We know what your two players are today.

It’s just basic stats. Very few players ever reach that echelon. That’s why Chase, Jefferson, Lamb, Amon Ra, AJ Brown are so valuable. They don’t come around often.

There is nothing to indicate McConkey can’t duplicate this year or improve. Do people still feel Puka Nacua is a fluke? And McConkey was drafted higher. Your assessment doesn’t hold water.

Ladd had a really good rookie year but it wasn't Puka level. Also Puka has had 2 straight high WR1 seasons. He just came right out the gate scoring like we hope some day every WR can get to. Guys like Olave, Wilson, Waddle, Dotson, etc. are just some the recent examples of players who had good rookie years and never were able to improve on them. It happens to a lot of guys. It's just part of the NFL, we get overly optimistic about most young players and there is a lot that can go wrong with these guys.

Glass half full. I’ll have an upbeat expectation until he proves otherwise. You know, like your Najee and ETN examples. My guess is that you don’t have McConkey on any of your teams and is just looking to shoot holes in him.

 

[JohnnyU]

The ONLY worry with McConkey is injuries.

 

[Ilov80s]

I’ll see your Najee and ETN and raise you one Ladd.

Ladd is a hit and yeah ofc right now his value is higher than ETN and Najee. It's not at the level Najee's was after his rookie year though. It still's much more likely that Ladd has a career comparable to Najee and ETN than him becoming a year in and year out stud.

I disagree. Funny thing is, is that neither of us have anything to base it on, IMO, you more than me. We know what your two players are today.

It’s just basic stats. Very few players ever reach that echelon. That’s why Chase, Jefferson, Lamb, Amon Ra, AJ Brown are so valuable. They don’t come around often.

There is nothing to indicate McConkey can’t duplicate this year or improve. Do people still feel Puka Nacua is a fluke? And McConkey was drafted higher. Your assessment doesn’t hold water.

Ladd had a really good rookie year but it wasn't Puka level. Also Puka has had 2 straight high WR1 seasons. He just came right out the gate scoring like we hope some day every WR can get to. Guys like Olave, Wilson, Waddle, Dotson, etc. are just some the recent examples of players who had good rookie years and never were able to improve on them. It happens to a lot of guys. It's just part of the NFL, we get overly optimistic about most young players and there is a lot that can go wrong with these guys.

Glass half full. I’ll have an upbeat expectation until he proves otherwise. You know, like your Najee and ETN examples. My guess is that you don’t have McConkey on any of your teams and is just looking to shoot holes in him.

I don't have him in dynasty. I drafted a lot of him in redraft though because of the price. I just think it's a trap we all fall into: when a player passes their apex, we underrate their past accomplishents, forget the hype that was around them and every new player is the best thing ever.

 

[Gjallarhorn]

He does have to address that bucket he wears this off-season. Looks so ridiculous.

 

[JohnnyU]

He does have to address that bucket he wears this off-season. Looks so ridiculous.

Didn’t seem to affect his mph on that long TD.

 

[JohnnyU]

I’ll see your Najee and ETN and raise you one Ladd.

Ladd is a hit and yeah ofc right now his value is higher than ETN and Najee. It's not at the level Najee's was after his rookie year though. It still's much more likely that Ladd has a career comparable to Najee and ETN than him becoming a year in and year out stud.

I disagree. Funny thing is, is that neither of us have anything to base it on, IMO, you more than me. We know what your two players are today.

It’s just basic stats. Very few players ever reach that echelon. That’s why Chase, Jefferson, Lamb, Amon Ra, AJ Brown are so valuable. They don’t come around often.

There is nothing to indicate McConkey can’t duplicate this year or improve. Do people still feel Puka Nacua is a fluke? And McConkey was drafted higher. Your assessment doesn’t hold water.

Ladd had a really good rookie year but it wasn't Puka level. Also Puka has had 2 straight high WR1 seasons. He just came right out the gate scoring like we hope some day every WR can get to. Guys like Olave, Wilson, Waddle, Dotson, etc. are just some the recent examples of players who had good rookie years and never were able to improve on them. It happens to a lot of guys. It's just part of the NFL, we get overly optimistic about most young players and there is a lot that can go wrong with these guys.

Glass half full. I’ll have an upbeat expectation until he proves otherwise. You know, like your Najee and ETN examples. My guess is that you don’t have McConkey on any of your teams and is just looking to shoot holes in him.

I don't have him in dynasty. I drafted a lot of him in redraft though because of the price. I just think it's a trap we all fall into: when a player passes their apex, we underrate their past accomplishents, forget the hype that was around them and every new player is the best thing ever.

Seems weak to me

 

[Gjallarhorn]

I could easily see him having an ARSB level fantasy impact. His route running is elite, he has proven he can play outside and inside, and he has an elite QB for the foreseeable future. No way I am giving that up for Jeanty.

 

[Ilov80s]

I could easily see him having an ARSB level fantasy impact. His route running is elite, he has proven he can play outside and inside, and he has an elite QB for the foreseeable future. No way I am giving that up for Jeanty.

It’s probably a team dependent decision.

I’ll see your Najee and ETN and raise you one Ladd.

Ladd is a hit and yeah ofc right now his value is higher than ETN and Najee. It's not at the level Najee's was after his rookie year though. It still's much more likely that Ladd has a career comparable to Najee and ETN than him becoming a year in and year out stud.

I disagree. Funny thing is, is that neither of us have anything to base it on, IMO, you more than me. We know what your two players are today.

It’s just basic stats. Very few players ever reach that echelon. That’s why Chase, Jefferson, Lamb, Amon Ra, AJ Brown are so valuable. They don’t come around often.

There is nothing to indicate McConkey can’t duplicate this year or improve. Do people still feel Puka Nacua is a fluke? And McConkey was drafted higher. Your assessment doesn’t hold water.

Ladd had a really good rookie year but it wasn't Puka level. Also Puka has had 2 straight high WR1 seasons. He just came right out the gate scoring like we hope some day every WR can get to. Guys like Olave, Wilson, Waddle, Dotson, etc. are just some the recent examples of players who had good rookie years and never were able to improve on them. It happens to a lot of guys. It's just part of the NFL, we get overly optimistic about most young players and there is a lot that can go wrong with these guys.

Glass half full. I’ll have an upbeat expectation until he proves otherwise. You know, like your Najee and ETN examples. My guess is that you don’t have McConkey on any of your teams and is just looking to shoot holes in him.

I don't have him in dynasty. I drafted a lot of him in redraft though because of the price. I just think it's a trap we all fall into: when a player passes their apex, we underrate their past accomplishents, forget the hype that was around them and every new player is the best thing ever.

Seems weak to me

It’s just true though. You can’t take 1 season of Ladd and say “look he’s a hit for sure unlike my awful Najee Harris bust of a pick”. After year 1 Najee was a top 5 RB and one of the most prized assets in dynasty. We never know how these things play out and careers don’t always go as expected. Also Ladd, Najee and ETN were all hits for dynasty because that’s actually a lower bar than maybe people think. Very few dynasty picks every post a top 5 positional season. Doing it even if it’s just once is a hit.