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Fantasy football: Where to draft LA Chargers WR Ladd McConkey
By Nathan Beighle,
18 hours ago
Los Angeles Chargers WR Ladd McConkey is expected to be the Keenan Allen replacement in Los Angeles. Selected 34th overall in the first several picks of the 2024 NFL Draft’s 2nd round, McConkey spent 3 seasons at Georgia, recording 762 receiving yards and 7 TDs as a sophomore and then struggling with injuries as a junior last year. Below, we look at Ladd McConkey’s 2024 fantasy football average draft position (ADP) and where you should draft him.
McConkey is expected to be a high-volume weapon in a pass-heavy Chargers offense. Ideally, he could be a top-30 fantasy receiver in the NFL. The rookie is intriguing in terms of fantasy value.
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Ladd McConkey’s ADP: 93.52
(ADP data courtesy ofMyFantasyLeague.com; last updated at time of this publishing – ADPs continually change as more drafts occur)
McConkey’s 93.52 ADP in redraft leagues puts him in the range of the 7th to 11th round depending on the size of the league. His ADP ranks 2nd on the Chargers; RB Gus Edwards is 1st at 88.16.
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Where should you draft McConkey?
McConkey is going to have all the opportunity this season to become a breakout star as a rookie. While Joshua Palmer is listed as the Chargers’ WR1, that spot is certainly up for the taking. As a matter of fact, McConkey has a better ADP than Palmer (119.30).
Under QB Justin Herbert‘s reign, the Chargers have been a pass-heavy offense because of his big arm and ability to stretch the field using it. McConkey is expected to start in the slot, which will make him more valuable in PPR formats. He’s being drafted like a low-end WR3, which is an accurate depiction of where he’ll start the season.
However, the potential for him to see a significant portion of the target share in the slot as with the high-octane Herbert is there. While there is competition for passes from Herbert — like Chargers 2023 first-round pick Quentin Johnston (144.85 ADP), McConkey is more of an underneath threat and should be a high-volume player if he can cement himself as a solid weapon early in the season.
Draft McConkey in the 9th round in standard formats as his yardage and touchdowns may lack in relation to his receptions. He could be good for 80 catches and 500-plus yards this season, making him most valuable in PPR formats, where he could certainly be taken as a late 7th-round selection.
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