Ladd McConkey
Andrew Ladd McConkey (born November 11, 2001) is an American football wide receiver for the Georgia Bulldogs.
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Position | Wide receiver |
Class | ![]() |
Major | Finance |
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Born: | Chatsworth, Georgia | November 11, 2001
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
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High school | North Murray (Chatsworth, Georgia) |
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High school career
McConkey attended North Murray High School in Chatsworth, Georgia.[1] He made the varsity team as a freshman. McConkey was an athlete as he played Quarterback, Running Back, Defensive Back, Kick Returner, and even Punter.[2] McConkey was a 3-star recruit and committed to the University of Georgia on February 2, 2020.
College career
2020 Season
McConkey redshirted an was a member of the scout team.
2021 Season
In McConkey's redshirt freshman year he recorded five touchdowns with 28 receptions for 430 yards.[3] His first career touchdown came against Vanderbilt. McConkey also rushed for one touchdown. He was named the SEC Freshman of the Week after the 34-10 win over Auburn.[4] McConkey played in all of Georgia's games making seven starts.
Personal life
McConkey grew up a fan of the Tennessee Volunteers.[5] McConkey has a brother and sister. He is the middle child. McConkey writes 1-20-16 on his towel to honor his late grandfather Vic McConkey.[6]
References
- "Ladd McConkey Stats, News, Bio". ESPN. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- "Ladd Mcconkey's High School Timeline". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
- "Ladd McConkey Stats, News, Bio". ESPN. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- Kelley, Kevin (2021-10-11). "Ladd McConkey named SEC Freshman of the Week". SicEmDawgs.com. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- Austin, Brooks. "Georgia Football: Get to Know 2020 Signee, Ladd McConkey". Sports Illustrated Georgia Bulldogs News, Analysis and More. Retrieved 2021-12-08.
- "Georgia football: The crazy story on where Ladd McConkey was headed before his UGA offer". DawgNation. Retrieved 2021-12-08.