We investigate three of the biggest mock drafts as we turn our attention to Pittsburgh for Round 1 in exactly a week.
The 2026 NFL Draft begins one week from the time of this writing, on April 23 in Pittsburgh. It's thought to be an unpredictable one outside the top overall selection, where it's nearly a foregone conclusion that the Las Vegas Raiders will try to draft their quarterback of the future, Indiana's Fernando Mendoza, No. 1 overall.
Beyond that? Multiple key positions on both sides of the ball have a handful of intriguing prospects.
One of them is the wide receiver spot, where Texas A&M's KC Concepcion is in the running to be a first-round pick.
At the top, Arizona State's Jordyn Tyson, USC's Makai Lemon and Ohio State's Carnell Tate are thought to be the first teir of prospects to be drafted (in any order).
Concepcion falls right behind them, seeing position rankings that have him anywhere between the No. 4 to No. 6 wideout available.
The former Aggie offers elite explosiveness and a wide range of route-running. In his lone season in College Station last year, he recorded 919 receiving yards and an SEC-leading nine touchdown catches.
It's now time to take a look at where three of the top NFL Draft analysts have him landing to begin his pro career.
ESPN - Pick No. 42 to New Orleans Saints
Mel Kiper Jr. has Concepcion falling out of the first round and landing with a rebuilding New Orleans team committed to last year's promising rookie quarterback, Tyler Shough.
"The Saints are clearly trying to give second-year quarterback Tyler Shough the tools for success. They signed running back Travis Etienne Jr. and guard David Edwards. But they are still lacking on the WR front behind Chris Olave. Concepcion is elusive and could slot in as the new No. 2 wideout after 919 yards and nine touchdowns last season."
The McShay Report - Pick No. 24 to Cleveland Browns
Todd McShay has Concepcion in the first round to Cleveland as a "reliable" option for whoever becomes the Browns' quarterback next season and beyond.
He also mentioned him as an option all the way up at No. 18 for the Minnesota Vikings, but instead had them taking Washington's Denzel Boston.
"The Browns addressed offensive tackle earlier in the round, so now the focus shifts to adding a (badly needed) playmaker," McShay wrote.
"In 2025, Cleveland’s receivers were last in the league in receptions (117), receiving yards (1,467), receiving touchdowns (four), and first downs (68). Enter Concepcion, who would step in immediately as a reliable, big-play option in the slot.
"It’s also worth noting that the league is higher on Concepcion than the public thinks. Many teams I’ve spoken with have him graded as a WR4 or WR5 in this class."
That's more promising for the 12th Man to hear.
The Athletic - Pick No. 20 to Cleveland Browns
This one, too, but it comes even higher after Dane Brugler has Cleveland sending their No. 6 pick to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for picks No. 12 and No. 20.
"Draft the offensive lineman first, then the receiver? Or vice versa?" Brugler wonders, on a similar wavelength as McShay. "The answer for Cleveland is debatable, but it works out well in this scenario. After selecting Fano earlier, adding Concepcion’s dynamic inside-outside versatility is a good fit here."
