Chargers News: Fans Respond To Ladd McConkey Draft Selection

The Chargers pick has gotten major response from the fanbase.

The Los Angeles Chargers selection of wide receiver Ladd McConkey was seen around the league as one of the better picks from the draft. The team had a major need at the receiver position, choosing to bypass a wide-out in the first round for offensive tackle Joe Alt. However, landing McConkey and Alt now gives the Bolts multiple needs covered.

McConkey was great for the Georgia Bulldogs during his career there. He posted 119 catches for 1,687 yards and 14 touchdowns over his three years of playing time. His time with the Bulldogs allowed him to show his abilities, which ended up making him a second round selection in the draft process.

He has all the tools to become the No. 1 wide receiver for the Chargers and become the favorite target of quarterback Justin Herbert. It was a popular pick, especially from those around the league.

Here are some of the best reactions to the Bolts pick of McConkey from draft weekend.

Ladd McConkey is about to become WR1 for the Chargers, and I'm here for it.

That's a dude worth trading up for. He should be an instant contributor in LA.

— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) April 26, 2024

LOVE Ladd McConkey to the Chargers.

Long-time WR1 for Justin Herbert.

— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) April 26, 2024

Justin Herbert’s New #1 target:

Ladd McConkey

Such a defined route runner and will have 100 catches this season. BIG TIME JUICE with 4.39 speed pic.twitter.com/X5inOIiK2A

— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) April 26, 2024

Ladd McConkey is my favorite pick of the draft! #BoltUp https://t.co/QTUpbb8F04 pic.twitter.com/TlhTbM5rhP

— Chase Daniel (@ChaseDaniel) April 26, 2024

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

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

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

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

While the Chargers needs at the receiver position won't be filled by just the addition of McConkey, pairing him with Quentin Johnston, the first round pick from last season's draft. The Bolts believe he can develop into a true threat within the offense, giving them reason to take him. Los Angeles is building for the future and they see themselves on the right path going forward.

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