How would you feel about Ladd McConkey at 32?

[RunKC]

Here’s how I see it right now:

Won’t make it to us:

MHJ
Nabers
Odunze
Thomas Jr
Mitchell

Early 2nd rd WR’s that are option for 32 or small trade up if necessary:

Xavier Worthy-size scares the hell out of me. One dimensional type player based mostly on speed. If we get Mooney or Samuel while keeping Hardman I won’t see the point.
Ladd McConkey-can do everything at an high level. Smart, good size, athleticism is more than there, can run routes.

2nd rd WR’s:
Xavier Legette: too raw for me. Maybe at 62 if we get a good FA WR. He’s gonna need time to develop.
Troy Franklin-he’s gonna be there around 62 to me. He’s capable but a build up type speed guy. Can fit but not high on him.
Keon Coleman-underrated to me but Rice fills that role.
Malachi Corley-same. A little underrated but we have that guy in Rice already.
Roman Wilson-ideal fit for us IMO. Very similar to McConkey. Can do everything well, has the athleticism and was very good on extended plays.
Ricky Pearsall-like him a lot. Would fit nicely here. His age will make him fall towards 62 like Juan Thornhill did when’s he was drafted.

Bottom line for me is Worthy or McConkey at 32 (Worthy small trade up?) but if we get a top 50 pick for Sneed I’d use 32 on a lineman like Darius Robinson, Johnny Newton or a LT if one falls while drafting Roman Wilson.

[Womble]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Here’s how I see it right now:

Won’t make it to us:

MHJ
Nabers
Odunze
Thomas Jr
Mitchell

Early 2nd rd WR’s that are option for 32 or small trade up if necessary:

Xavier Worthy-size scares the hell out of me. One dimensional type player based mostly on speed. If we get Mooney or Samuel while keeping Hardman I won’t see the point.
Ladd McConkey-can do everything at an high level. Smart, good size, athleticism is more than there, can run routes.

2nd rd WR’s:
Xavier Legette: too raw for me. Maybe at 62 if we get a good FA WR. He’s gonna need time to develop.
Troy Franklin-he’s gonna be there around 62 to me. He’s capable but a build up type speed guy. Can fit but not high on him.
Keon Coleman-underrated to me but Rice fills that role.
Malachi Corley-same. A little underrated but we have that guy in Rice already.
Roman Wilson-ideal fit for us IMO. Very similar to McConkey. Can do everything well, has the athleticism and was very good on extended plays.
Ricky Pearsall-like him a lot. Would fit nicely here. His age will make him fall towards 62 like Juan Thornhill did when’s he was drafted.

Bottom line for me is Worthy or McConkey at 32 (Worthy small trade up?) but if we get a top 50 pick for Sneed I’d use 32 on a lineman like Darius Robinson, Johnny Newton or a LT if one falls while drafting Roman Wilson.

Why is Legette considered too raw when he's put up far better numbers this year than McConkey has ever done playing in the same division on a much better Georgia team? Legette is also taller, 35lb heavier and ran the same 40 time. I really don't get it.

[wachashi]

Originally Posted by Womble

Why is Legette considered too raw when he's put up far better numbers this year than McConkey has ever done playing in the same division on a much better Georgia team? Legette is also taller, 35lb heavier and ran the same 40 time. I really don't get it.

McConkey battled back and ankle injuries in 2023 so he missed time. He only played in 9 games. He played in 14 games in 2022 and had 750+ yards and 7 TDs. When he was on the field, he produced.

[Womble]

Originally Posted by wachashi

McConkey battled back and ankle injuries in 2023 so he missed time. He only played in 9 games. He played in 14 games in 2022 and had 750+ yards and 7 TDs. When he was on the field, he produced.

So he's potentially injury prone and he amassed 500 yards less in his best ever season than Legette did in his most recent season. Playing for a better team in the same division. The only obvious thing he's got on Legette is age.