FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on Ladd McConkey

PodcastThe BEST Fantasy Football Sleepers to Target in 2026 Drafts: Mid-Round Steals,...August 12, 2026

From the episode

I feel like I'm just drafting you dude just to sit here and produce as a wide receiver two. Like, please pay off your ADP because surpassing it, I just don't see the case.

Mentioned at 49:02 – 50:57

STACKED’s take

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McConkey is a fade at his current price due to a lack of WR1-level usage metrics.

Ladd McConkey is a fade at his current ADP because he lacks the target share, first-read share, and route-run efficiency to justify a WR2 price tag. He is being drafted as a high-end asset, but there is no clear path for him to outperform his current projection, whereas other players in his range offer more upside.