Ladd McConkey Injury: Chargers WR leaves game after hard hit

Previous Georgia prominent Load McConkey was injured in a Sunday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, taken to the emergency room immediately following a hard fall.

McConkey was injured after he caught a 20-yard pass from the quarterback Justin Herbert when he flew out towards the touchline.

As he crossed the sideline, he was taken to the ground by Cincinnati Safety Geno stone. Ladd McConkey appeared to roll awkwardly on his collarbone and was immediately nursed to the sideline.

After a few minutes, McConkey was led to the locker room. The Chargers officially announced that he is questionable to return with a shoulder injury.

McConkey, who dealt with his fair share of injuries while at Georgia, has had a productive rookie year with the Chargers. He had recorded 37 catches for 492 yards and four touchdowns so far in 2024, while also returning three punts for 28 yards.

That came on the heels of Los Angeles selecting him in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. McConkey was the No. 34 overall pick, almost a first-rounder.

He has been playing like that until now.

The talented 6-foot receiver was similarly productive at Georgia. In three years in Athens, he collected 119 catches for 1,687 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also ran 13 times for 216 yards and four scores, showing some real versatility.

Ladd McConkey also played special teams for the Bulldogs, logging 21 punt returns for 279 yards and a single kick return for 15 yards.

Before enrolling at Georgia, McConkey was fairly easily recruited. He was ranked as a three-star prospect and checked in as the No. 1,147 overall recruit in the nation in the 2020 class.

He also checked in as the No. 188 receiver in his class and the No. 124 overall player from the state of Georgia, hailing from Chatsworth (GA) North Murray.