Ladd McConkey, the Georgia WR, sits at No. 31 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 22% elite, 49% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His pace and rhythm make cornerbacks more reactive than proactive.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “If pass rushers have rush plans, McConkey has route plans that allow him to uncover on all three levels.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has the footwork and body control to snap off crisp breaks and open windows for his quarterback.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a vertical-slot.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…If pass rushers have rush plans, McConkey has route plans that allow him to uncover on all three levels. His pace and rhythm make cornerbacks more reactive than proactive. He has the footwork and body control to snap off crisp breaks and open windows for his quarterback. He can manipulate coverage with an advanced feel for leverage and has enough top-end speed to get past cornerbacks who are non-believers. He might n…”
“…McConkey is a polished route runner with exceptional balance, body control and ball skills. As a dangerous weapon with the ball in his hands, the Georgia product is a YAC machine.…”
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