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KC Concepcion, a wide receiver from Texas A&M, is a key prospect for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL draft. His impressive performance in college positions him as a potential game-changer for the team's struggling receiver lineup.
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 28: Wide receiver KC Concepcion #7 of the Texas A&M Aggies scores a touchdown in front of linebacker Liona Lefau #18 of the Texas Longhorns during the SEC football game between Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies on November 28, 2025, at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, TX. (Photo by David Buono/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Numbers don’t lie. They are never any shade of gray, and always either white or black. Nothing in between. Numbers tell the complete story and are never doused with sweeteners, which means no sugar coating.
All of this brings us to the Cleveland Browns receiver room from last year. Ranked #32. Out of 32 teams. Yeah, ouch.
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Not that Browns GM Andrew Berry hasn’t tried to make the receiver room respectable. He is not good at choosing receivers in the draft, as everyone he has taken since 2020 has either moved on, is out of football, or isn’t getting any type of production on the current roster. Only Jamari Thrash and Ced Tillman are still under contract. Last year, Thrash was waived, re-signed, and then placed back on the main roster.
Cleveland’s WR1, , ranked #82 in the league in 2025 after balling out the previous campaign with his first Pro Bowl and gaining 1,229 yards. This past season, he had just 602 yards. How does a guy cut his production in half in a single season? Overall grade of 58.5.
KC Concepcion had a standout career at Texas A&M, showcasing his skills as a top wide receiver with impressive touchdown records.
KC Concepcion is seen as a good fit for the Browns due to their need for improvement in their receiver room, which ranked last in the NFL last season.
KC Concepcion plays as a wide receiver, a crucial role for any NFL team looking to enhance its offensive capabilities.
KC Concepcion is projected to be drafted in the upcoming NFL draft, with many analysts highlighting him as a top prospect.
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So, receiver and offensive tackle were at the top of Berry’s list in this year’s NFL draft. In the first round at pick #24, he had his choice of about three exceptional receivers. His choice was KC Concepcion of Texas A&M.
Who is Concepcion?
Concepcion grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina, although he was born in New York. His name is actually Kevin Concepcion, but everyone calls him “KC.” He attended Julius L. Chambers High School. He grew up a Buffalo Bills fan.
He played receiver and was the team’s punt returner, in which he returned three punts for touchdowns. He was ranked a four-star recruit by 247Sports.com.
He had college offers from Penn State, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest, North Carolina State, Louisville, Marshall, Maryland, Boston College, North Carolina, Charlotte, East Carolina, Old Dominion, West Virginia, Florida State, Coastal Carolina, Memphis, Mississippi State, and Georgia Tech. He ultimately chose NC State.
Concepcion is of Puerto Rican descent. His father, Kevin Sr., played college football at the University of Buffalo, and his younger brother Lloyd is a high school basketball star.
He has had a stutter speech issue that he has had his entire life. It has improved over time, and he is more patient when he speaks. He has mentioned a good support system regarding his impediment, and thinks about what he is about to say instead of just blurting it out as most of us do in everyday life. Obviously, this issue hasn’t been a factor once he suits up, and the Browns did their due diligence before they drafted him.
At NC State, Concepcion set freshman records with 10 touchdowns, 71 receptions for 839 yards. He then transferred to Texas A&M. In his final season, he had 61 catches for 919 yards and led the conference with his nine touchdowns. He also led the SEC in the number of punt returns with 25.
In his college career, he had 124 receptions for 1,299 yards with 25 TDs, a 12.0 average yards per catch, and 70 rushes for 431 yards with an additional three scores. Concepcion also returned 30 punts for 501 yards, two TDs, and a 16.7 yards per return average. For his college career, he scored 180 points.
In all, Concepcion has scored five touchdowns on punt returns: three in high school and two in college.
Height: 6’-0”
Weight: 196 pounds
Hand: 9 1/4”
Arm: 30 1/4”
Wingspan: 74 7/8”
40-yard dash: 4.46
10-yard shuttle: DNP
3-cone: DNP
225-pound bench press: DNP
Vertical jump: DNP
Broad jump: DNP
College games: 38
College snaps: 1,783
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Twitter: @KCTheKid7
Instagram: @kcthekid2
Here is a wide receiver who will give this new Browns offense more speed and versatility, plus he is a player who can help in the punt return game. An electric playmaker that offers open-field vision and quick separation. He has the confidence to play from different alignments, whether that is inside or along the sideline. Great change-of-direction, and spatial feel. Concepcion offers natural separation. His hand technique and catch-point control are otherwise sound.
Great speed player who averaged 7.2 YAC numbers in 2025, either by a pass reception, rush, or punt return in the same season. Very good numbers on jet sweeps.
Concepcion is expected to immediately become a force with the Browns’ receiving group, most likely in the slot. He is also a punt returner. In college, he averaged 15.1 yards per catch. He was #1 in success rate versus man coverage and #1 in success rate vs. press, #3 against zone, #4 in contested catch rate, and #9 in rate of plays in space with a broken tackle.
Great burst off the snap with over half his yardage gained after the catch. Legit deep speed will stretch the defense. Strong hands and body control. He gives Cleveland a rookie who can line up in the slot, move outside, carry the ball, and return punts if needed.
Accolades:
Too many drops. The Browns led the league last year in drops, highlighted by Jeudy, who tied for the league’s most with 10. Concepcion had seven last year alone and 19 for his college career. It doesn’t seem to be a clasp issue, but just not getting focused on each step, one at a time. Eye the ball, look it into your hands, grip it, then turn your head for the defender. Essentially, grab the ball before you turn your head. Same thing every receiver is taught in high school.
Concepcion has a compact build, which limits his catch radius. He does struggle to adjust his body and hands to throws with unexpected velocity. Sometimes has concentration lapses on balls that require tracking adjustments. Not a great blocker, but does give full effort. This will need to be refined and worked on.