McConkey will provide some pop in the passing game for quarterback Justin Herbert.
After taking Notre Dame tackle Joe Alt at No. 5 to help protect Herbert, the Bolts then gave their franchise quarterback a big-time target in Round 2.
ESPN draft analyst Jordan Reid said last month that he could see that exact scenario playing out for the Bolts due to how deep and talented the 2024 wide receiver class is.
“Even if the Chargers don’t take one at No. 5, they’ll have opportunities to get others on Day 2 or Day 3 just because of how stacked this class is,” Reid said. “We could get 15 or more through the first two days, which is an astronomically high number.”
McConkey, who helped Georgia win back-to-back national titles at Georgia, caught 14 touchdown passes in his college career.
He now joins a room that includes Joshua Palmer, Quentin Johnston, Derius Davis and Simi Fehoko.
Expect McConkey to battle for playing time early in his career. He may end up being one of the steals of the draft at pick No. 34.
