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Ladd McConkey is California-bound.
On Friday's Round 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft, the Los Angeles Chargers selected the Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver with the 34th overall pick. His girlfriend Sydney Horne was elated at the development, saying on her Instagram Stories:
"WE'RE GOING TO LA BABY!!!! So damn proud of my boy!! Let's do the thing"
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McConkey, who won two consecutive national titles with the Bulldogs as a tertiary option, is expected to add depth to an offensive core that boasts franchise quarterback Justin Herbert, running backs Gus Edwards and J.K. Dobbins, wideouts Josh Palmer and Quentin Johnston and tight end Hayden Hurst.
That core will be helmed by new head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman, as they look to improve on a division-worst 5-12 record and revisit the playoffs.
Who is Sydney Horne? A brief profile of new Charger Ladd McConkey’s girlfriend
So, who exactly is Sydney Horne, the woman who has appeared beside Ladd McConkey as the Draft progresses?
Not much is known about her, other than she met him in college and has been with him for the last six years, and likes 84 - his jersey number. She has very often been outspoken about his love for him on her instagram account, with posts like this:
“4 years & some insane accomplishments later. I am so proud of you and can’t wait to see you kill it at the next level. Go do the damn thing!! I’ll always be your biggest fan. I love you 84!!❤️”
When McConkey announced in January that he would join the 2024 draft, Horne said:
"One hell of a ride!!! So proud of you. Go do big things babe."
Former Chargers quarterback reacts to Ladd McConkey drafting
One person who likes the Ladd McConkey decision is former quarterback Chase Daniel, who spent his final two seasons with the Chargers before retiring and entering the media. He said on a X.com video:
"Ladd McConkey to the Chargers might be my favorite pick of the Draft so far… He is absolutely going to be the No. 1 target for Justin Herbert.”
Sporting News, meanwhile, has the six-foot 180-pounder manning the slot position, while Josh Palmer and Quentin Johnston occupy the ends
