History of Ladd McConkey in Timeline
Andrew Ladd McConkey is an American football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Chargers. He played college football at the University of Georgia, where he won two national championships and the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy, which is awarded to the college football player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement. The Chargers selected McConkey in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
November 11, 2001: Ladd McConkey is born
Ladd McConkey was born on November 11, 2001.
2018: Hinton McConkey plays quarterback for the University of West Georgia
In 2018, Ladd McConkey's brother, Hinton McConkey, played quarterback for the University of West Georgia in Division II.
February 2, 2020: McConkey commits to the University of Georgia
On February 2, 2020, Ladd McConkey committed to playing football at the University of Georgia.
December 3, 2022: McConkey leaves SEC Championship game with injury
On December 3, 2022, Ladd McConkey left the SEC Championship Game against LSU due to knee tendinitis.
October 2023: McConkey's high school jersey is retired
In October 2023, Ladd McConkey's high school, North Murray HS, retired his jersey, number 15.
2023: McConkey decides to return to Georgia
Following the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Ladd McConkey announced that he would return to Georgia for another season.
2023: McConkey wins the Wuerffel Trophy
In 2023, Ladd McConkey won the Wuerffel Trophy, awarded to the college football player who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement.
2023: McConkey graduates from Georgia
Ladd McConkey graduated from the University of Georgia in 2023 with a degree in finance.
January 1, 2024: McConkey declares for the NFL Draft
On January 1, 2024, Ladd McConkey declared for the 2024 NFL Draft.
2024: McConkey is drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers
Ladd McConkey was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.