Ladd McConkey
Los Angeles Chargers·#15UNDERPAIDModel Score
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Season Stats · 16 games
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STM Take
McConkey's drop from STTM #9 tier 2 as a rookie to #34 tier 5 in 2025 is the steepest year-over-year WR decline in the top tier. The career line is still strong (148 catches in two years, 13 TDs) but the 2025 Justin Herbert tier-5 finish and the Quentin Johnston development squeezed his target share. The rookie year was the peak; year three is the rebound test.
McConkey was born in Chatsworth, Georgia, attended North Murray, and was a two-time CFP national champion at Georgia plus the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy winner. The Chargers took him 34th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Career line is 148 catches for 1,938 yards and 13 TDs across two seasons. He set the NFL record for receiving yards by a rookie in a playoff game (197).
Strengths
- NFL rookie record 197 receiving yards in a playoff game; the postseason ceiling is already on tape.
- Career 148 catches for 1,938 yards through two seasons at age 24; the per-season production rate stays high.
Concerns
- 25-rank drop from 2024 to 2025; the sophomore slump came hard.
- Recent game log includes a 2.2 PPR Week 14 and a 4.0 PPR Week 15; the target share volatility is real.
What to watch: Whether McConkey's 2026 line rebounds to tier-3 with Herbert's expected QB recovery; the talent case is intact.
Fantasy Outlook
Ladd McConkey scored 181 PPR points, 11.3 per game this season. Compare him against any WR and track weekly rankings in our fantasy tools.