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James Morgan

Social media raves about Ladd McConkey’s NFL combine performance

Ladd McConkey NFL Daniel Jeremiah Rich Eisen Bobby Football Kirk Herbstreit Georgia Football Georgia Puka Nacua UGA

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey had NFL media and draft scouts raving after his spectacular performance at the 2024 NFL combine. McConkey ran a 4.39 second 40-yard dash, which is tied for third among wide receivers at the combine.

The two-time national champion ran through the gauntlet drill with ease, plucking numerous footballs throwing his way without dropping a single one. McConkey’s combination of impressive athletic testing, incredible tape and character makes him one of the draft’s most desirable prospects.

McConkey’s NFL combine performance drew praise from Kirk Herbstreit, Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah and more. What did social media have to say about Ladd McConkey’s day at the combine?

Herbstreit compares McConkey to Puka Nacua

McConkey among the combine's fastest

Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah rave over McConkey

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The NFL Network’s Rich Eisen and Daniel Jeremiah both talked about how much NFL teams loved McConkey. They noted that several folks have said they will dread it if McConkey falls to the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

“He (Ladd McConkey) is going to be a problem,” said Rich Eisen.

McConkey's 40-yard dash (officially 4.39 seconds)

Daniel Jeremiah compares McConkey to Garrett Wilson

McConkey's impressive run through the gauntlet

McConkey is a UGA legend

Georgia's impressive WR evaluations

McConkey did have a head start

Georgia won two championships with this receiving group

Funny media reaction

Not sure about this comparison

Impressive route, catch from McConkey

McConkey a first-round pick?

How 'bout them Dawgs!

McConkey is happy with his day

This is a fair point

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