Where to draft LA Chargers WR Ladd McConkey?

Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is expected to replace Keenan Allen in Los Angeles. McConkey was selected 34th overall in the first few picks of the 2nd round of the 2024 NFL Draft and spent 3 seasons at Georgia where he posted 762 receiving yards and 7 TDs as a sophomore and then struggled with injuries last year as a junior. Below we look at Ladd McConkey’s Average draft position (ADP) in 2024 Fantasy Football and where you should draft him.

McConkey is expected to be a powerful weapon in the Chargers’ pass-heavy offense. Ideally, he could be a top-30 fantasy receiver in the NFL. The rookie is interesting in terms of fantasy value.

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Ladd McConkey’s ADP: 93.52

(ADP data courtesy of MyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of publication – ADPs are constantly changing as more drafts take place)

McConkey’s ADP of 93.52 in redraft leagues puts him in the 8th to 12th round range, depending on the size of the league. His ADP is 2nd on the Chargers; RB Gus Edwards is 1st at 88.16.

Among all wide receivers, McConkey’s ADP ranks 42nd at the position, behind fellow rookie Rome Odunze of the Bears (85.30), Carolina’s Diontae Johnson (85.00) and the Breen Bay duo of Christian Watson (83.97) and Jayden Reed (83.95). Jacksonville’s Brian Thomas Jr. (94.18) is 43rd, followed by Seattle’s Jaxon Smith-Njigba (97.21) and Denver’s Courtland Sutton (101.72).

Ladd McConkey’s Georgia stats for 2023

Games: 9

Receptions | Destinations: 30

Reception courtyards: 478

Touchdowns received: 2

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Where should you draft McConkey?

McConkey will have every chance to become a shooting star as a rookie this season. Although Joshua Palmer is listed as the Chargers’ WR1, that spot is definitely up for grabs. In fact, McConkey has a better ADP than Palmer (119.30).

Led by QB Justin Herbert, the Chargers have been a pass-heavy offense due to his strong arm and ability to stretch the field with it. McConkey is expected to start in the slot, which will make him more valuable in PPR formats. He is drafted as a low-end WR3, which is an accurate description of his starting spot entering the season.

However, he has the potential to get a significant share of target share in the slot, as the high-profile Herbert does. While there is competition for Herbert’s passes – like the Chargers’ 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston (144.85 ADP), McConkey is more of a below-average threat and should be a high-volume player if he can establish himself as a solid weapon early in the season.

Draft McConkey in the 9th round in standard formats as his yardage and touchdowns could be too low relative to his receptions. He could make 80 catches and over 500 yards this season, making him most valuable in PPR formats where he could certainly be taken as a late 7th round pick.

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