The 2025 Paul Hornung Award winner as college football's most versatile player, KC Concepcion joins Cleveland as a first-round pick after record-setting seasons at NC State and Texas A&M.
Kevin "KC" Concepcion burst onto the scene as an NC State freshman with a school receiving record before transferring to Texas A&M for a decorated final season that blended big-play receiving with dangerous return work. The Browns made him the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, betting on his acceleration and versatility to provide an instant-impact weapon.
Path to the league
Born in Rochester, New York and raised in Charlotte, Concepcion was a four-star recruit out of Julius L. Chambers High School who enrolled early at NC State in January 2023. After two productive seasons with the Wolfpack, he transferred to Texas A&M in December 2024 and was selected by the Browns with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
As an NC State freshman in 2023, Concepcion set the program's freshman records for receptions and receiving yards with 71 catches for 839 yards and 10 touchdowns. In his lone season at Texas A&M, he caught 61 passes for 919 yards and nine touchdowns, added two punt-return touchdowns, and won the 2025 Paul Hornung Award as the nation's most versatile player while earning First Team All-SEC and consensus All-American honors as a return specialist.
2025 season recap
Concepcion's only season at Texas A&M was his best statistical year, posting a career-high 15.1 yards per reception across 61 catches for 919 yards and nine touchdowns while also scoring twice on punt returns. The versatile campaign earned him First Team All-SEC recognition and the Paul Hornung Award before he declared for the 2026 draft.
Sources
- Wikipedia: KC Concepcion (American football)
- Texas A&M Athletics: Concepcion selected by Cleveland Browns in first round
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- Texas A&M
- Hometown
- Charlotte, NC, USA
- Age
- 21
- Status
- active
