# Ladd McConkey — what pundits predicted WR · Georgia 46 checkable claims from 29 pundits. These are other people's predictions about what he will do — we grade the prediction, never the player. ## Measurables - 40-yard dash: 4.39 s - Vertical: 36″ - Broad jump: 10′4″ - Bench press: 13 reps - Height: 6′0″ - Weight: 186 lb 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Drills not listed were not performed. Combine results via [Pro-Football-Reference.com](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/2024-combine.htm). ## What the room says - Median call across 4 pundits: 100 receptions ## What pundits expect (39 unsettled) - Ladd McConkey to stay put — Brennan Isham, for 2026, said Nov 10, 2026; not settled yet - Ladd McConkey to move — “Steelers receive: Ladd McConkey, 2027 fifth-round pick” — [Bryan DeArdo](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/bryan-deardo), for 2026, said Nov 6, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/3c14465c-42cb-4f53-8146-202a31a98e1a - Ladd McConkey to stay put — [Chris Roling](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-roling), for 2026, said Oct 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9e10524c-c9af-4df6-9f59-f29abd053477 - “coming off a bye week, he should be good to go (Week 8)” — [Michael Moore](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-moore), for 2026, said Oct 30, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/ff980025-1ae2-4f93-b3ad-7eb08dd5aee1 - Ladd McConkey to stay put — [Thomas Martinez](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/thomas-martinez), for 2026, said Oct 28, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/6f7ca269-a303-429b-af66-ad4d81a7c703 - “The Chargers have a bye week after the game in Kansas City so, generally speaking, McConkey should be on track to return for Week 8 against the Los Angeles Rams on November 1 if all goes well.” — [Chris Roling](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chris-roling), for 2026, said Oct 18, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f16f65cd-aa73-4319-9661-54d2c3997398 - “McConkey did not practice this week, so even though he's listed as questionable, it would be a mild surprise if he suits up.” — [Chad Jensen](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/chad-jensen), for 2026, said Oct 10, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2bb2b7d1-921f-46e4-ad3e-61b6ac77b679 - “It's also possible the Chargers will have to play without WR Ladd McConkey this week. (Week 5)” — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Oct 6, 2026; not settled yet - “According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, McConkey “is likely” to play despite the foot injury that is “not considered as serious.” (Week 4 vs. Seahawks)” — [Ian Rapoport](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/ian-rapoport), for 2026, said Oct 4, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9194c38a-92ed-4385-bef2-307bb6ef99d7 - “Wide receiver Ladd McConkey will have to monitor his ribs but he practiced in full all week and should be good to go (Week 3 vs Bills)” — [Thomas Martinez](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/thomas-martinez), for 2026, said Sep 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bcc0c9e2-6313-45af-bc99-f1cd46806da6 - Ladd McConkey to be 1st on the depth chart — [Thomas Martinez](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/thomas-martinez), for 2026, said Sep 27, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bcc0c9e2-6313-45af-bc99-f1cd46806da6 - “McConkey is a tad banged up with a rib issue this week, as well, but he should be good to go for the game on Sunday. (Week 3 vs. Buffalo)” — [John Green](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/john-green), for 2026, said Sep 25, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/62b84df7-a936-427d-9218-0da62b9a8828 - “Star receiver Ladd McConkey has not practiced this week because of a rib injury, and it's unlikely he will play against the Raiders.” — Carter Landis, for 2026, said Sep 19, 2026; not settled yet - “Ladd didn't practice on Wednesday, and I don't expect Ladd to play. (Week 2, Vegas at the Chargers)” — [Nick Wright](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nick-wright), for 2026, said Sep 19, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/2cdeee40-89bf-46f1-b5a1-1a2511dc01cd - “signs are not looking good for Ladd McConkey to play in Week 2” — [Michael Moore](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/michael-moore), for 2026, said Sep 18, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/e0ff2e86-f342-4df0-8130-a16b054ebfc9 - “McConkie's out, and I expect him to be out for the game. (Chargers vs. Raiders, Week 2)” — [Tom Pelissero](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/tom-pelissero), for 2026, said Sep 18, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4dcf7221-b3f6-4ec8-89da-8fd8e36e520f - Ladd McConkey to record 100 receptions — [David Droegemeier](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/david-droegemeier), for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7a3cf9e0-2957-4862-822e-56206f199c8f - Ladd McConkey to record 100 receptions — [Daniel Wade](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/daniel-wade), for 2026, said Sep 8, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/04e6cee1-5483-4168-b58e-3bab3b40012c - Ladd McConkey to fall short of his draft cost (around pick 45) — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Sep 2, 2026; not settled yet - Ladd McConkey to record 100 receptions — [Mike Harmon](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/mike-harmon), for 2026, said Sep 2, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/40e05b23-5b55-496b-a0bc-adc7ae9c8557 - Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (Going as the WR19, around the 40th overall pick) — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 28, 2026; not settled yet - Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (outside of the top-12) — Justin Weigal, for 2026, said Aug 27, 2026; not settled yet - Ladd McConkey to be 1st on the depth chart — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 27, 2026; not settled yet - Ladd McConkey to be 1st on the depth chart — Richard Janvrin, for 2026, said Aug 21, 2026; not settled yet - Ladd McConkey to fall short of his draft cost (the WR19 on average) — Wolf Trelles-Heard, for 2026, said Aug 19, 2026; not settled yet - Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (Rounds 3-6) — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 17, 2026; not settled yet - Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (his ADP) — [Eric Moody](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/eric-moody), for 2026, said Aug 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fcd2a4b3-2ae3-4615-bd0f-ca2dc1b10c17 - Ladd McConkey to be 1st on the depth chart — [Eric Moody](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/eric-moody), for 2026, said Aug 12, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/fcd2a4b3-2ae3-4615-bd0f-ca2dc1b10c17 - Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (ADP: 4.09) — [Nathan Jahnke](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nathan-jahnke), for 2026, said Aug 11, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/07d9340f-783b-4bbe-82de-aa4bdc37ea49 - Ladd McConkey to outplay his draft cost (Going 40 overall) — [Pat Gustavson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-gustavson), for 2026, said Aug 5, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/552b7501-9d94-429e-a4e6-05a05d6e6fc7 - Ladd McConkey to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points — [Pat Gustavson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/pat-gustavson), for 2026, said Aug 5, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/552b7501-9d94-429e-a4e6-05a05d6e6fc7 - Ladd McConkey to finish top 5 at his position, by fantasy points — FantasyPros, for 2026, said Aug 3, 2026; not settled yet - Ladd McConkey to record 167 fantasy points — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9a890bd3-0b07-4cab-a8e1-b30733c6f2a1 - Ladd McConkey to record 94 receptions — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9a890bd3-0b07-4cab-a8e1-b30733c6f2a1 - Ladd McConkey to record 1,130 receiving yards — [Walt](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/walt), for 2026, said Aug 1, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9a890bd3-0b07-4cab-a8e1-b30733c6f2a1 - Ladd McConkey to be 1st on the depth chart — [Nic Bodiford](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/nic-bodiford), for 2026, said Jul 31, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/a98f83ee-cfa2-42db-9a6e-39feb938414b - Ladd McConkey to be 1st on the depth chart — Bill Barnwell, for 2026, said Jul 3, 2026; not settled yet - Ladd McConkey to be 1st on the depth chart — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2026, said Jun 23, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/bd916d53-a03a-4af4-a368-8a53a343f069 - Ladd McConkey to be 1st on the depth chart — [Gregg Rosenthal](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal), for 2026, said Jun 22, 2026; not settled yet — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/55539d67-6d24-458e-a327-4617dc4888f8 ## Settled (7) - Ladd McConkey to record 1,700 receiving yards — [Matt Money Smith](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/matt-money-smith), for 2025, said Feb 26, 2026; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 89.95) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1f779ee4-78d9-4f01-a069-bcd0ef45fc72 - Ladd McConkey to be 1st on the depth chart — [Matt Money Smith](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/matt-money-smith), for 2025, said Feb 26, 2026; scored 91.67 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 91.67) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1f779ee4-78d9-4f01-a069-bcd0ef45fc72 - Ladd McConkey to record 8 receiving tds — [Matt Money Smith](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/matt-money-smith), for 2025, said Feb 26, 2026; scored 50 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 73.31) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/1f779ee4-78d9-4f01-a069-bcd0ef45fc72 - Ladd McConkey to finish top 3 at his position, by fantasy points — [Gregg Rosenthal](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/gregg-rosenthal), for 2025, said Aug 21, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/0c878f7b-88cf-400b-b07f-3b0aa2c1dfda - Ladd McConkey to finish top 10 at his position, by fantasy points — [Cynthia Frelund](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/cynthia-frelund), for 2025, said Jul 7, 2025; scored 0 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 0) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/07112117-7be8-4faf-aee0-b659c8ae89c7 - Ladd McConkey to be 2nd on the depth chart — [Andrew Erickson](https://missedtakes.co/pundits/andrew-erickson), for 2025, said Oct 1, 2025; scored 100 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 91.67) — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/7ea7fe40-c498-4b52-917a-4f37769d24f6 - Ladd McConkey to be 3rd on the depth chart — Sports Info Solutions, for 2024, said Mar 6, 2024; scored 83.33 out of 100 (a naive guess scored 91.67) --- Page: https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/ladd-mcconkey Method: https://missedtakes.co/methodology