COLLEGE STATION — Perhaps the first of many Texas A&M football players to hear their name called this week will be KC Concepcion.
Concepcion has been seen as a top-40 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft after a stellar junior year. He played in what was viewed as a run-first offense — until Aggies quarterback Marcel Reed, Concepcion and fellow transfer wideout Mario Craver changed that. A former North Carolina State wideout, Concepcion was a game-breaker.
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He made plays out wide, out of the slot and after the catch. He was also an All-American punt returner, who scored two touchdowns on special teams.
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Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7) runs the ball during the Lone Star Showdown against Texas at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman)
Now, he’s set to bring his elusive ability to the NFL.
Here’s what to know about the former Texas A&M standout and how he could fare in the pros:
KC Concepcion bio
Position: Wide receiver
Age: 21
Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight:196 pounds
Notes: Named a consensus All-American as an all-purpose player in 2025… named the 2025 Paul Hornung Award winner for being the nation’s most versatile player… 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 overall prospect in North Carolina by Rivals, while ESPN and 247Sports rated him a three-star recruit.
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KC Concepcion draft profile
Concepcion opted out of most predraft tests.
Arm length: 30¼ inches
Hand size: 9¼ inches
40-yard dash time: N/A
Bench press: N/A
Shuttle time: N/A
KC Concepcion scouting report
Strengths:Change of direction and shiftiness. Any time he touches the football, there is a chance he can go the distance. Very strong for his size and welcomes contact. Smart route runner who understands leverage and how to find open space. Wider catch radius than some may expect.
Weaknesses:Will be dinged by scouts for being undersized. Projects more as a slot guy at the next level and may need to show his ability to be impactful at multiple positions to move up the draft board.
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What our reporter noticed:Concepcion made clutch plays and showed true No. 1 potential as a wideout, but what stands out is his character. Concepcion dealt with a speech impediment that hindered his public speaking. Despite that, Concepcion always embraced his time in media scrums, shook everyone’s hand before and after and showed confidence while doing so. Very good makeup when combined 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 six total touchdowns
2025 (Texas A&M):61 receptions, 919 receiving yards and 12 total touchdowns
