How would you feel about Ladd McConkey at 32?

[staylor26]

Might be one of the more polarizing prospects I can remember on CP.

[smithandrew051]

Slightly underwhelmed, but really depends who else is left on the board at the time.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

Is there another WR in this draft who you guys would trust to get open more if you had just one play like Harman's or Moor'e in the last two Super Bowls?

...His reputation as the best route runner in the class and being a sure-handed pro ready product make me wonder if he wouldn't be the top choice.

Trust more than those 2 on a whip route? Yeah, **** yeah. Worthy. Absolutely no question. That kid's whip route is insane. I mean, that's if he's even within reach now.

2nd on my list would be Pearsall.

[Couch-Potato]

Originally Posted by kccrow

Trust more than those 2 on a whip route? Yeah, **** yeah. Worthy. Absolutely no question. That kid's whip route is insane. I mean, that's if he's even within reach now.

2nd on my list would be Pearsall.

I meant more than McConkey, but looks like there's at least two WRs in this draft you like better in that scenario. Who else?

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Couch-Potato

I meant more than McConkey, but looks like there's at least two WRs in this draft you like better in that scenario. Who else?

Probably Xavier Weaver and Anthony Gould

[Woogieman]

I voted "underwhelmed" because #32. If he was selected at 50ish with a Sneed pick, I'd be happy; I think he's very quick on his route cuts, has high FB IQ, and would be a great chain mover. If the Chiefs somehow got Thomas at #1 (minor trade-up?), or more likely an DT or OT at #32, McConkey at 50sh, I wouldn't be at all disappointed.

[Chris Meck]

Originally Posted by kccrow

Trust more than those 2 on a whip route? Yeah, **** yeah. Worthy. Absolutely no question. That kid's whip route is insane. I mean, that's if he's even within reach now.

2nd on my list would be Pearsall.

I just can't get past THE CATCH with Pearsall. You know, THAT one.

I don't think I've ever seen a one handed grab like that.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by staylor26

Nonsense, and that's coming from somebody that voted "underwhelmed".

Nobody projected him as a first rounder til he ran fast in his underwear

[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.

[wachashi]

Legette had more yards than a lot of very good receivers that will be drafted before him, including Marvin Harrison Jr.

Production isn’t the end all be all. And I really like Legette, but there are some questions about his skill as a route runner.

[RunKC]

I do like Legette but he does a lot of what Rice does. He also isn’t very polished in his routes. Excellent for YAC and some straight line deep shots.

I feel like guys like him, Corley and Coleman would play the same role as Rashee. Would we spend an asset that high on them to play (mostly) the same position?

[Couch-Potato]

Ladd McConkey only produced 480 yards last season.

No. Thank. You.

Hype.

[Shoes]

I don't mind McConkey as a player in general, I prefer Pearsall but the issue with this is the selection being the #32 pick. Would much rather go different position at 32 and circle back and take a receiver in the 2nd round.