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Is Ladd McConkey the Hidden Gem You’re Overlooking in 2025 Fantasy Football Drafts?

Is Ladd McConkey the Hidden Gem You’re Overlooking in 2025 Fantasy Football Drafts?

If you’ve been dipping your toes into the swirling waters of this year’s fantasy football draft chatter, you’ve likely caught wind of the growing buzz surrounding Ladd McConkey. Coming off a standout rookie season that turned more than a few heads, McConkey’s name is echoing through draft rooms and podcast airwaves alike. And it’s not just idle hype—experts like Matt Harmon and Scott Pianowski have openly gushed about his potential with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2025. The real kicker, though? Figuring out exactly when to pull the trigger on him in your draft. Should you be snagging this rising star early, or waiting for a sweeter spot? I dove into their analysis, and let me tell you—it’s a tantalizing mix of talent, opportunity, and game-breaking potential that you don’t want to overlook. If you’re serious about gaining that edge this season, this is a conversation you can’t afford to miss. LEARN MORE

Subscribe to Yahoo Fantasy Forecast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.Pianowski didn’t mince words:

Pianowski said it best: “Please get this guy this year.”

Ladd McConkey: Hype or Value?

Pianowski was adamant McConkey should be a second-round pick in full-PPR leagues, even calling him a “no-brainer” over established stars if you’re on the fence.Advertisement

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So don’t be afraid to reach for McConkey — trust the tape, the role and the hype. When your league mates are cursing themselves midseason for passing him up, you’ll be glad you listened.Player on the rise: Pianowski’s praise included advocating for McConkey over A.J. Brown in some formats:
“If you come down to A.J. brown versus Ladd McConkey. I want you to take Ladd McConkey every time. So I’m [planting] my flag, there it is.”

Bottom line

“Ladd McConkey is a great second-round pick. Anywhere you can get him. I’m going to have Ladd McConkey shares. If I overpay for them, I don’t care. He’s going to catch 115 passes this year. You’re going to regret [missing out]. It’s going to pain you. If you were between McConkey and somebody else and you took somebody else, you’re going to regret that. Please get this guy this year.”Advertisement

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