Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey is returning to Athens for another season. McConkey, a redshirt sophomore, was the only Georgia wide receiver to finish with over 350 receiving yards in 2022. Three of Georgia’s four leading receivers were tight ends or running backs.
McConkey caught 58 passes for 762 yards and seven touchdowns in 2022. McConkey’s two-point conversion against Ohio State is a big reason why Georgia was able to repeat as national champions.
Ladd McConkey suffered a knee injury against LSU in the SEC championship, but battled through the injury in the College Football Playoff.
Ladd McConkey’s return gives Georgia more experience in the wide receiver room for the 2023 college football season. McConkey’s familiarity with Todd Monken’s offensive system is invaluable.
Georgia added Mississippi State receiver Rara Thomas and Missouri receiver Dominic Lovett via the portal earlier this offseason. The Georgia wide receiver room is likely losing veteran receiver Dominick Blaylock, who recently entered the transfer portal. Senior receiver Kearis Jackson entered the 2023 NFL draft.
Georgia relies more heavily on tight ends than most other college football programs. Georgia returns leading receiver Brock Bowers for 2023.
Additionally, the Bulldogs are expected to return Arian Smith, Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint, Dillon Bell, and more at the wide receiver position. Adonai Mitchell could declare for the NFL draft because he played his senior year of high school in 2019.
