Even as his star outgrows his small hometown in northern Georgia, McConkey has maintained his humble nature with the Chargers, who the 22-year-old rookie leads with 30 catches for 376 yards and four touchdowns entering a road game against the Cleveland Browns.
After his 111-yard receiving, two-touchdown effort against the New Orleans Saints, McConkey smiled shyly when the faintest whiff of praise was directed toward him. He was simply happy to get into the end zone and make plays for his team.
McConkey, a second-round selection who was the ninth receiver taken in last April's draft, is third among rookie wide receivers in yards receiving per game.
As the Chargers looked for replacements for longtime stars Allen and Mike Williams, McConkey quietly has turned himself into one of quarterback Justin Herbert's most sure-handed targets.
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