He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, winning two national championships and the 2023 Wuerffel Trophy.

[3] In his senior year, he led North Murray to a 9–1 record and the school's first ever region championship.

[5] McConkey was a three-star recruit and committed to the University of Georgia, his only Power Five offer, on February 2, 2020.

[17] He left the SEC Championship Game against LSU on December 3, 2022, due to knee tendinitis.

[18] In the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, McConkey recorded five receptions for 88 yards and two touchdowns in a 65–7 victory.

[22][23] He finished the regular season with 29 receptions for 456 yards and two touchdowns, and he was named the recipient of the Wuerffel Trophy.

[28] McConkey was selected by the Los Angeles Chargers 34th overall with the pick acquired from a trade with New England Patriots.

[33] In his NFL debut, he scored a receiving touchdown in a 22–10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 1.