COLLEGE STATION — Perhaps the primary of many Texas A&M football gamers to listen to their identify referred to as this week will likely be KC Concepcion.
Concepcion has been seen as a top-40 choose within the 2026 NFL Draft after a stellar junior 12 months. He performed in what was considered as a run-first offense — till Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed, Concepcion and fellow switch wideout Mario Craver modified that. A former North Carolina State wideout, Concepcion was a game-breaker.
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He made performs out broad, out of the slot and after the catch. He was additionally an All-American punt returner, who scored two touchdowns on special groups.
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Texas A&M Aggies broad receiver KC Concepcion (7) runs the ball throughout the Lone Star Showdown in opposition to Texas at Darrell Ok Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
Now, he is set to deliver his elusive potential to the NFL.
Here’s what to know concerning the former Texas A&M standout and the way he may fare within the professionals:
KC Concepcion bio
Position: Wide receiver
Age: 21
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight:196 kilos
Notes: Named a consensus All-American as an all-purpose participant in 2025… named the 2025 Paul Hornung Award winner for being the nation’s most versatile participant… In 2023, awarded ACC Rookie and Offensive Rookie of the Year and earned Freshman All-America honors from the FWAA… tabbed a four-star recruit and the No. 8 total prospect in North Carolina by Rivals, whereas ESPN and 247Sports rated him a three-star recruit.
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KC Concepcion draft profile
Concepcion opted out of most predraft checks.
Arm size: 30¼ inches
Hand dimension: 9¼ inches
40-yard sprint time: N/A
Bench press: N/A
Shuttle time: N/A
KC Concepcion scouting report
Strengths:Change of course and shiftiness. Any time he touches the soccer, there’s a probability he can go the gap. Very robust for his dimension and welcomes contact. Smart route runner who understands leverage and learn how to discover open area. Wider catch radius than some could count on.
Weaknesses:Will be dinged by scouts for being undersized. Projects extra as a slot man on the subsequent stage and might have to indicate his potential to be impactful at a number of positions to maneuver up the draft board.
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What our reporter seen:Concepcion made clutch performs and confirmed true No. 1 potential as a wideout, however what stands out is his character. Concepcion handled a speech obstacle that hindered his public talking. Despite that, Concepcion at all times embraced his time in media scrums, shook everybody’s hand earlier than and after and confirmed confidence whereas doing so. Very good make-up when mixed together with his on-field play.
KC Concepcion positional rankings
Rankings as of mid-April.
CBS:No. 12 prospect overall, No. 1 wide receiver
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN:No. 45 overall, No. 9 wide receiver
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Matt Miller, ESPN:No. 34 overall, No. 5 wide receiver
Jordan Reid, ESPN:No. 5 wide receiver
PFF:No. 35 overall, No. 6 wide receiver
KC Concepcion draft projections
Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN: No. 42 to the New Orleans Saints
Pro Football Focus (Gordon McGinnis):No. 21 to the Pittsburgh Steelers
Athlon Sports: No. 27 to the San Francisco 49ers
Tankathon: No. 24 to the Cleveland Browns
CBS Sports (Mike Renner Edwards): No. 24 to the Browns
KC Concepcion stats by season
2023 (North Carolina State):71 receptions, 839 yards and 10 touchdowns
2024 (North Carolina State):53 receptions, 460 yards and 6 whole touchdowns
2025 (Texas A&M):61 receptions, 919 receiving yards and 12 whole touchdowns
