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How Chargers' Ladd McConkey went from small-town Georgia to budding NFL stardom

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Ladd McConkey is third among rookie wide receivers in yards receiving per game.

He is the first Chargers rookie since Keenan Allen in 2013 to have 100 yards receiving in a game.

The 22-year-old rookie leads with 30 catches for 376 yards and four touchdowns.

Coach Preston Poag coached him as early as 9 years old at North Murray , Georgia .

D.J. Chark Jr. went on injured reserve with a hip injury that turned into a lingering groin injury.

Chark watched with pride as the Chargers ’ young receivers experienced their first breakthrough moments.

“I think the sky’s the limit for him,” Chark said.