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James Morgan

Ladd McConkey on the potential of playing for Bryan McClendon in the NFL

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey recently won the Wuerffel Trophy, which is awarded annually to a college football player that contributes significantly to their community off the field.

At the awards ceremony for the Wuerffel Trophy, McConkey was asked about former Georgia Bulldogs wide receivers coach Bryan McClendon taking the wide receivers coach job with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

He is like on the best coaches I’ve ever had. I have nothing but great things to say about him. He pushed me to be a better man, better player. I love that guy, so I wish him nothing but the best.

McConkey also discussed what it would be like to play for McClendon at the next level in the NFL.

That would be amazing. That’s my guy, so (to) get some more years with him that really would be something that I would be super pumped about.

Bryan McClendon helped Ladd McConkey win a national championship. Georgia’s staff found a gem with McConkey who is a former three-star recruit and was ranked as the No. 187 wide receiver in his recruiting class, per 247Sports.

McConkey, who really impressed NFL draft scouts at the Senior Bowl, has a chance to be a first-round pick or a second-round pick. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have the No. 26 pick in the first-round and the draft’s No. 57 pick in the second-round.

Ladd McConkey will be fun to watch in the NFL regardless of where he lands. McConkey and 10 other Georgia Bulldogs received invitations to the 2024 NFL combine. Another potential destination for Ladd McConkey would be with the Baltimore Ravens. McConkey previously played for Baltimore offensive coordinator Todd Monken at Georgia.

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