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5/19/25 | Chargers' budding star Ladd McConkey gets his flowers, outranks Brian Thomas Jr.. Los Angeles Chargers wideout Ladd McConkey wrote his name in the franchise record books last season as a rookie, making the team's decision to trade up and get him in the second round of the draft a brilliant move. Now, as McConkey heads into what should be a sophomore surge, not a slump, he's being given his flowers in the national media. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-budding-s... |
5/07/25 | Chargers think rest of NFL sleeping on rookie capable of being 'complete receiver'. The Los Angeles Chargers didn't make the Round 1 splash at wideout some expected in the 2025 NFL draft. But they did make a splash in the second round with Ole Miss' Tre Harris—which has left the door wide, wide open for history to repeat itself. Those Chargers, after all, aggressively traded up in the second round in 2024 and landed on No. 1 wideout Ladd McConkey. Now, they think they've done it again with Harris. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler detailed the situation: “General manager Joe Hortiz stayed patient and got his man -- second-round receiver Tre Harris out of Ole Miss. He's billed as a deep threat, but part of what drew the Chargers to him is that he has more in the tank. The Chargers say they Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-nfl-sleep... |
5/04/25 | Chargers' Joe Hortiz isn't shy about process behind Omarion Hampton draft pick. The Los Angeles Chargers wound up rebuking trade offers that even head coach Jim Harbaugh called reasonable to draft Omarion Hampton in the first round. One year removed from standing strong and drafting Joe Alt, then backing into a high-end wideout like Ladd McConkey via trade up anyway, Chargers fans have very much learned to trust the process. "We stack our players one to 200," Hortiz said during an appearance on Pat McAfee's show. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-joe-horti... |
5/03/25 | Chargers expect sophomore leap from underrated name after he packs on 20-plus pounds. The Los Angeles Chargers hope they have a breakout hit on their hands with Justin Eboigbe. While rookies like Ladd McConkey, Joe Alt and fifth-rounders Cam Hart and Tarheeb Still broke out last year, Eboigbe flew under the proverbial radar after joining the Chargers via the fourth round of the draft. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-expect-so... |
4/30/25 | NFL analyst believes this rookie could make up for Patriots' Ladd McConkey miss. NFL draft analyst Dane Brugler believes rookie wide receiver Kyle Williams might make up for the New England Patriots missing on Ladd McConkey. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/nfl-analyst-belie... |
4/25/25 | Tre Harris highlights: The best plays from the Chargers new boundary wide receiver. A year after drafting Ladd McConkey, which obviously worked out beautifully, and a day after adding stud running back Omarion Hampton into the backfield, the Los Angeles Chargers got the best deep threat in college football last season in Ole Miss wide receiver Tre Harris. Harris, a 6-foot-2 205 lbs outside wide receiver, was on an absolute tear before suffering an injury in 2024. While McConkey will keep cooking defenders on the inside, Harris will take the top off the defense and be on the other end of Justin Herbert's rocket launcher of an arm. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/tre-harris-highlig... |
4/22/25 | NFL draft prospect compared to Chargers' star offensive lineman. The Los Angeles Chargers draft class from 2024 should be considered one of the top from last year's classes. In the 2024 class, the Chargers found immediate impacts with players like tackle Joe Alt and wide receiver Ladd McConkey. Alt has the potential to be a long-term fixture on the Chargers' offensive line, and with two-time Pro Bowl selection Rashawn Slater, the unit can become one of the best in the league. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/nfl-draft-prospect... |
4/21/25 | Chargers should go after 'expendable' NFL draft trade block candidates from Adam Schefter. The Los Angeles Chargers have been pretty conservative under Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz. While sharing NFL draft intel this week, ESPN's Adam Schefter listed out “players on rookie contracts who could be deemed expendable” and the following names certainly stick out as guys to watch for the Chargers. A former third-rounder who has yet to realize some supposed potential, Hyatt could be a nice experiment to get on the field alongside Ladd McConkey if a wideout they want doesn't fall to them in the first round. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-expendabl... |
4/20/25 | Kozora: 2025 NFL Draft ‘My Guys’ And Sleepers. An article series I began last year, I’m bringing you my favorite prospects and top sleepers of the 2025 NFL Draft. The 2024 edition included names like Georgia WR Ladd McConkey and Oregon RB Bucky Irving, two players who went on to have strong rookie campaigns. Here’s my list of 2025. It consists of well-known […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/04/kozora-2025-nfl-... |
4/20/25 | Kozora: 2025 NFL Draft ‘My Guys’ And Sleepers. An article series I began last year, I’m bringing you my favorite prospects and top sleepers of the 2025 NFL Draft. The 2024 edition included names like Georgia WR Ladd McConkey and Oregon RB Bucky Irving, two players who went on to have strong rookie campaigns. Here’s my list of 2025. It consists of well-known […] Source: https://steelersdepot.com/2025/04/kozora-2025-nfl-... |
4/17/25 | Chargers steal instant starter and new name in second round of latest mock draft. Last year, they drafted Ladd McConkey in the second round, who exceeded expectations in his first year with the Bolts. McConkey had 1,149 yards and seven touchdowns in 16 regular season games, then followed that up with a 197-yard, one-touchdown performance in their Wild Card loss. Outside of McConkey, the Chargers failed to find anyone to step up to be the second option on offense. Former first round pick Quentin Johnston had 711 yards and eight touchdowns, but was wildly inconsistent as drops plagued his sophomore season. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-steal-ins... |
4/14/25 | Chargers avoid disaster after Broncos trade in fresh mock draft. The Los Angeles Chargers could be one of those teams that make a trade in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz and head coach Jim Harbaugh, after all, struck up a pretty notable trade one year ago in Round 2 to move up and get Ladd McConkey. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-avoid-dis... |
4/13/25 | 3 wide receivers the Los Angeles Chargers could target in 2025 NFL draft. The Los Angeles Chargers' needs are pretty clear heading into the NFL draft, with wide receiver standing out as one of the more pressing concerns. An argument could be made that tight end should be considered ahead of wideout, but either way, the Chargers need to add more pass-catchers to their offense. Los Angeles needs to add someone who can complement Ladd McConkey, and these three prospects could fit the bill. Luther Burden III will be an option for the Chargers, as long as they're comfortable bringing in another wide receiver who excels in the slot. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/los-angeles-charge... |
4/13/25 | Chargers' breakout star after ripoff of a trade making national waves. Los Angeles Chargers fans know all about cornerback Tarheeb Still. The national perspective is still waking up, though. When new Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz traded up with the New England Patriots in order to take Ladd McConkey in the 2024 draft, the 137th pick was a tacked-on detail. The other was Cam Hart, with the duo combining to make the absence of say, Asante Samuel Jr., not a major setback. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-breakout-... |
4/12/25 | Panthers-Chargers trade proposal adds new $14 million weapon for Bryce Young. The Los Angeles Chargers have had a disappointing offseason so far when it comes to addressing one of their biggest needs, which comes at the wide receiver position. The Chargers need to do more to build around young star wide receiver Ladd McConkey, who was a revelation in his first year in the NFL. Right now, McConkey is surrounded by the unreliable Quentin Johnston and a quite possibly declining Mike Williams. Despite the Chargers' need for more wide receivers, FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano thinks Johnston could be on the move via trade, either near or during the 2025 NFL draft. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/bryce-young-caroli... |
4/11/25 | Chargers WR Ladd McConkey Announces Wedding Date With Fiancée Sydney Horne in Sweet Instagram Post. Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Ladd McConkey announced his wedding date with his fiancée Sydney Horne on Instagaram. Source: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/chargers-ladd-m... |
4/10/25 | Chargers pull off 'aggressive' trade up for top-tier weapon in 7-round mock draft. The Los Angeles Chargers have been in the market for another major offensive weapon this offseason. After striking gold with last year's second round pick in Ladd McConkey, the Bolts are now in a position to add even more firepower to their offense. The tight end position is one that should be addressed early. While Will Dissly had a career year last year, he clearly doesn't meet the needs that the Chargers need. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-aggressiv... |
4/08/25 | WR prospect getting Ladd McConkey comparisons visited Patriots. The New England Patriots are hosting Iowa State wide receiver Jaylin Noel on a top-30 visit. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/wr-prospect-getti... |
4/07/25 | Keenan Allen once again linked to Chargers in NFL free agency. The Los Angeles Chargers are still in the market for more offensive playmakers. After hitting big on second round pick Ladd McConkey last year, the Chargers know they have a legit No.1 option for Justin Herbert and the offense. The problem that arose last season was that outside of McConkey, there was not much more offensive production. It was painfully evident in their Wild Card collapse, as McConkey had 197 of the team's 292 total yards on the day. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-keenan-al... |
4/05/25 | Chargers blockbuster trade idea greatly improves tight end with $75 million superstar. The Los Angeles Chargers need more playmakers in the passing game, plain and simple. The team has a promising young star in Ladd McConkey, but there is nothing to write home about after him. Los Angeles lost Joshua Palmer in free agency to the Buffalo Bills and has since brought back Mike Williams, who looked like a shell of himself last season. Quentin Johnston is still on the team, but he's not someone the Chargers can rely on for a big role. Source: https://www.si.com/nfl/chargers/chargers-blockbust... |