Former Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey set an NFL rookie record for receiving yardage in a playoff game. Los Angeles Chargers receiver McConkey hauled in 197 receiving yards on nine receptions and scored one touchdown.
McConkey is the Los Angeles Chargers’ all-time leading rookie receiver in receptions and receiving yards. He wrapped up an incredible rookie season with an impressive playoff performance. McConkey’s play has helped the Chargers’ passing game immensely, but the Chargers lost 32-12 in to the Houston Texans to end Los Angeles’ season.
McConkey scored an 86-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to make things interesting, but the Texans iced the game with a lengthy drive following McConkey’s touchdown.
McConkey finished the regular season with a team-high 82 receptions for 1,149 receiving yards and seven touchdowns. McConkey had the 10th-most receiving yards and 19th-most receptions of any player in the NFL as a rookie.
Here’s a look at McConkey’s impressive touchdown. Quite a throw on the play from Los Angeles quarterback Justin Herbert.
Former Georgia star pass catchers McConkey and Brock Bowers both had amazing, record-setting rookie seasons and are bright spots for their respective teams.
