K.C. Concepcion rookie fantasy outlook and impact on WR teammates

The Browns selected WR K.C. Concepcion in the first round of the NFL draft. What is his realistic 2026 fantasy outlook, and how might his presence impact fellow rookie Denzel Boston, Jerry Jeudy, and other Cleveland wideouts?

Imagine hiring six babysitters to watch your kid. That’s the Browns’ receiving corps. They’ve seemingly given up on 2023 third-rounder Cedric Tillman, 2024 fifth-rounder Jamari Thrash, 2024 third-rounder and reclamation project Malachi Corley, and intriguing 2025 undrafted rookie Isaiah Bond. Somehow, they believe adding more WR talent will fix this franchise.

The reality is that Concepcion has landed in one of the worst spots any first-round wideout can land. Last year, this team was last in the league in completion percentage, yards per throw, and QB rating. They were one of only two teams to throw more interceptions than TD passes. I suppose it’s an improvement, as the year before, they were the only team to throw more interceptions than TD passes.

Barring a trade, Jeudy will continue to get his looks. Harold Fannin might be one of the NFL’s most-targeted tight ends. Boston, who was drafted only 15 spots after they got Concepcion, will compete for attention beginning in Week 1.

All of this is bad news for fantasy managers searching for a bargain in this WR group. Barring a dramatic Year 2 leap for Shedeur Sanders or a return to semi-glory for Deshaun Watson after five years of ugly play, injuries, and a suspension, it’s hard to imagine any Browns wideout finishing in the top 40 in points per game. Even the top 55 might be a stretch. What a mess.

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