The Cleveland Browns selected KC Concepcion with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
The Cleveland Browns added a new weapon in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Andrew Berry and Co. drafted Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion with the 24th overall pick.
While giving out his grades for Round 1, NFL analyst Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report gave the Browns a B+ for their selection of Concepcion.
"The primary question for the Cleveland Browns entering this year's event centered on how the team planned to stack its two first-round picks, given obvious needs at offensive tackle and wide receiver," Sobleski wrote.
"Well, Cleveland traded down in the top 10 and still landed Spencer Fano to become the team's new left tackle. Now, the Browns pair him with Texas A&M KC Concepcion to give their offense a legitimate big-time threat and push Jerry Jeudy down a peg since he's never proven himself as a reliable No. 1 option.
"Top-notch wide receiver prospects no longer need to fill the traditional X-receiver roles. Coaches have adapted and changed their offensive systems to feature different skill sets. Smaller targets capable of creating instant separation and producing after the catch are now a big part of offensive game plans, if not the featured part of passing games."
Concepcion had 61 catches last college football season for 919 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns. He is projected to be a legitimate vertical threat for the Browns next season.
"I'm versatile. I make plays. I can play anywhere. I can run any route," Concepcion said. "Whenever I get there, you guys are going to be getting a dog all over the field."
Concepcion joins a receiving group in Cleveland that features Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman, as well as young players such as Isaiah Bond, Luke Floriea and Gage Larvadain.
The Browns also signed Tylan Wallace in free agency, tendered Jamari Thrash and signed Isaiah Wooden to a reserve/futures contract in January.
"We're going to be a special offense," Concepcion said. "Everybody has a different strength. So I just feel like if we can all put it together, we will definitely be an expolsive offense."
We'll see who Concepcion is catching passes from next season. Most people believe the Browns will start Deshaun Watson or Shedeur Sanders.
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