Ahead of the 2024 NFL season, the Los Angeles Chargers opted to part ways with veteran wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, thus putting a lot of pressure on second-round rookie Ladd McConkey to step up and contribute immediately.
And the former Georgia Bulldog did just that, setting new franchise rookie records now formerly held by Allen for receptions (82) and receiving yards (1,149), the latter ranking 10th among all wideouts last season. Of that top 10, however, McConkey ranked third in yards per reception at 14.0, trailing only Justin Jefferson (14.9) of the Minnesota Vikings and fellow rookie Brian Thomas (14.