Chargers' rookie receiver Ladd McConkey signs record 2nd-round deal

Dec 30, 2023; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) makes a catch and runs for touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles during the first half in the 2023 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Chargers have had quite the headache this offseason when it comes to receiver talent. After losing both Keenan Allen and Mike Williams via trade and free agency, the Bolts were left with third-year pro Joshua Palmer and last year's first-round flop Quentin Johnston. Heading into the 2024 NFL Draft, many speculated one of the top receivers would be heading to Los Angeles in the first round, but ultimately new head coach Jim Harbaugh's first receiver of the class ended up coming in the second round with Georgia standout Ladd McConkey.

After a thoroughly impressive minicamp, the Chargers and McConkey put pen to paper, making him the highest-paid 34th overall pick in NFL history, bumping last year's pick in Sam LaPorta. With the contract out of the way and work just getting started, McConkey could be a sneaky pick for the offensive rookie of the year trophy given the immense opportunity in front of him.

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