Ladd McConkey — WR · LAC

AI outlook

McConkey enters 2026 as the Chargers clear WR1 under new OC Mike McDaniel, with Keenan Allen gone and a hamstring strain resolved before camp. Volume should rebound from a disappointing, injury-marred 2025, though 2025 efficiency/TD rate should not be extrapolated either direction.

Pros

Unquestioned WR1 role on depth chart, ahead of Johnston/Harris
Keenan Allen departure clears target share
McDaniel offense historically supports high target volume to primary WR/slot weapons
Healthy and full-go entering camp after resolving hamstring strain

Cons

2025 down year marred by hip, AC joint, knee, and toe injuries - durability pattern worth monitoring
Brand new OC/scheme install with McDaniel - usage pattern unproven at NFL level in LAC personnel
Interior OL still unresolved, could affect protection/pace and passing volume
TE room (Gadsden) may absorb some red-zone/short-area target share under McDaniel scheme

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Our model

Market ADP?	39
Blended rank?	35
Consensus rank?	47
Tier?	Tier 6
VBD score?	77.6

Risk profile

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Projected PPG

Standard	9.7
Half-PPR	12.4
Full PPR	15.1

Confidence tier

Med