Ladd McConkey

Justin Herbert said Chargers WR Ladd McConkey has “picked up the offense so easily” this offseason.

In addition to Herbert’s early praise of McConkey, ESPN’s Kris Rhim writes that McConkey “has been perhaps the team’s best route runner” this offseason. The Chargers traded up in the second round to select McConkey, adding the rookie to a wide receiver room that traded away Keenan Allen to the Bears and saw Mike Williams join the Jets via free agency. Playing in a wide receiver room that’s lacking a clear WR1, McConkey has a chance to earn a significant role with the Chargers and take that role for himself with a strong showing in training camp and the preseason. Under head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman, the Chargers are expected to deploy a run-heavy approach that could. While the target volume could be sparse at times, McConkey could turn into a reliable WR3 or better this season.