The Chargers traded up with the Patriots to begin Round 2 and took Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey with the No. 34 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Friday night.
The Bolts sent Nos. 37 and 110 to New England in exchange for Nos. 34 and 137.
McConkey is a Top-10 wide receiver prospect in this year's draft.
NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah ranked McConkey No. 30 overall, while The Athletic’s Dane Brugler had him close behind at No. 31.
Jeremiah offered the following breakdown of McConkey:
McConkey is a slightly undersized receiver with excellent speed, quickness and polish. He lines up both outside and in the slot. He is quick off the line, and he understands how to attack the leverage of his man. He changes speed throughout the route and is efficient getting into and out of breaks. He will utilize head nods to sell routes and create separation. He has an excellent feel to settle in space versus zone coverage. He has strong hands to pluck balls thrown away from his frame, and he is quick to transition up the field. After the catch, he relies on his quickness to make defenders miss. Overall, McConkey isn't quite as physical as former Seahawks receiver Doug Baldwin, but I see a lot of similarities in their route running and instincts. I could see McConkey having a similar career.
The selection of McConkey gives the Chargers depth in the receiver room and another option in the passing game for quarterback Justin Herbert.
The 22-year-old McConkey is listed at 6-foot-0 and 186 pounds.
McConkey won the Wuerffel Trophy this past year, which honors the player "who best combines exemplary community service with athletic and academic achievement."
The wide receiver tallied 30 receptions for 478 yards (15.9 avg.) and two touchdowns in nine games for the Bulldogs in 2023.
The Bolts still have seven total selections remaining in the draft.
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Take a look through some photos of the Chargers selection at No. 34 in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, wide receiver, Ladd McConkey from The University of Georgia.
Ladd McConkey runs football drills during Georgia's Pro Day, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) makes a touchdown catch against TCU during the second half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) returns a punt during an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs for a touchdown against Alabama during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) tries to escape from Auburn's Cam Riley (13) as he returns a punt in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates with offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (63) after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) celebrates his touchdown against TCU during the second half of the national championship NCAA College Football Playoff game, Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) crosses the goal line in front of Florida linebacker Scooby Williams to score a touchdown on a 41-yard pass play during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine, Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) avoids a Mississippi State defender after catching a short pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) deflects the tackle against LSU linebacker Harold Perkins Jr. (40) first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs against Florida after a reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) runs a route in the first half of Georgia's spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 16, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brett Davis)
Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) is defended by Oregon defensive lineman Treven Ma'ae (48) as he dives for the goal line after a catch in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in Atlanta. McConkey didn't not score on the play. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
