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An AFC bust watch list highlights Kadyn Proctor (Dolphins OT), KC Concepcion (Browns WR), Davison Igbinosun (Bills CB), Kenyon Sadiq (Jets TE), and Drew Allar (Steelers QB) as the five most likely 2026 draft busts, citing concerns over weight/commitment, quarterback uncertainty, drops and penalties, and questions about fit and development.
With the 24th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Browns selected Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion, a versatile playmaker and returner who earned the 2025 Paul Hornung Award as college football’s most versatile player. Concepcion founded the KC Concepcion Foundation to aid Charlotte and Raleigh communities and wrote a letter to all 32 NFL GMs via The Players’ Tribune about his adversity and growth, which impressed Browns GM Andrew Berry. In 2025 he had 57 receptions for 886 yards and nine receiving TDs, plus 460 punt-return yards and 12 total TDs, ranking among the SEC leaders with 1,409 all-purpose yards; he lined up both outside and inside in an RPO-based scheme, finishing his Texas A&M career with 61 receptions for 919 yards and nine TDs.
The Cleveland Browns kicked off the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting Utah offensive tackle Spencer Fano with the No. 9 pick and Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion with the No. 24 pick, boosting their offensive line and receiving corps.
The Cleveland Browns selected wide receiver KC Concepcion with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Concepcion, 21, played for NC State before transferring to Texas A&M in 2025, posting 61 receptions for 919 yards and 9 touchdowns last season (first-team All-SEC) and adding two punt returns for TDs. Cleveland previously picked Spencer Fano at No. 9 and traded No. 6 to the Chiefs for extra third- and fifth-round picks, addressing two offensive needs in tackle and receiver.
The Browns selected WR KC Concepcion with the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. After two seasons at NC State, he transferred to Texas A&M for 2025, posting 61 receptions for 919 yards and nine touchdowns in his lone season there. Concepcion joins a Browns WR corps led by Jerry Jeudy and Cedric Tillman, with young contributors like Isaiah Bond, Luke Floriea and Gage Larvadain; Cleveland also added Tylan Wallace and depth pieces Jamari Thrash and Isaiah Wooden.
In the final 2026 Jets mock draft by Michael Nania, New York targets Arvell Reese at No. 2 to bolster the edge rush, selects KC Concepcion at No. 16 for a needed receiver upgrade, and adds Ty Simpson at No. 33 (with Emmanuel Pregnon at No. 44 on the interior line), followed by developmental picks at CB, LB, S, and a late-round kicker Trey Smack, crafting a mix of immediate influence and future depth to fuel a franchise rebuild.
As the 2026 NFL Draft approaches (April 23, 8:00 p.m. ET), this piece argues against the overanalysis of top prospects and debunks myths about six players: Fernando Mendoza (Indiana QB) isn’t just RPO-dependent and shows advanced field-reading; Carnell Tate (Ohio State WR) can be a true No. 1 in the right system; KC Concepcion (Texas A&M WR) isn’t just a gadget player and has strong route and playmaking ability; Eli Stowers (Vanderbilt TE) offers receiving upside even if blocking isn’t his forte yet; Kadyn Proctor (Alabama OT) has improved blocking and athleticism despite past weight concerns; Caleb Downs (Ohio State DB) may be faster than some evaluators expect and remains a high-end defensive prospect. The piece champions focusing on tape over draft-day narratives.
With Trent Williams aging and no clear long-term tackle successor, the 49ers aren’t prioritizing an offensive-tackle pick in Round 1; ESPN notes they’re more connected to wide receivers, with Texas A&M’s KC Concepcion as a name to watch, though questions remain about his size and fit in Shanahan’s offense.
ESPN draft analyst Matt Miller released a seven-round mock projecting the New York Giants draft safety Caleb Downs at No. 5 and Texas A&M transfer wide receiver KC Concepcion at No. 37, followed by four more picks (OT Keagen Trost at 105, CB Chandler Rivers at 145, TE Will Kacmarek at 186, DT Cameron Ball at 192, and Edge Tyreak Sapp at 193) to help address needs and add playmaking versatility for 2026.
ESPN analyst Matt Miller releases a seven-round New York Giants mock: Caleb Downs is projected at No. 5 to pair with Jevon Holland, with Sonny Styles noted as an alternative option; the Giants also add KC Concepcion at wide receiver in Round 2, followed by Keagan Trost (OL) in Round 4 and later picks Chandler Rivers (CB), Will Kacmarek (TE), Cameron Ball (DT), and Tyreak Sapp (Edge) to address depth across offense and defense.
Panthers fans should watch five Senior Bowl participants—KC Concepcion (WR, Texas A&M), Jalon Kilgore (S, South Carolina), Jude Bowry (OT, Boston College), Kyle Louis (LB, Pittsburgh), and Max Iheanachor (OT, Arizona State)—as Mobile kicks off the 2026 draft season, with their performances shaping impressions of Panthers’ future draft priorities and potential Day 2/3 targets.