PITTSBURGH — After selecting OT Spencer Fano with the No. 9 overall pick earlier in the evening, the Cleveland Browns were back on the clock with pick No. 24 in the 2026 NFL Draft. With it, Cleveland added wide receiver KC Concepcion Jr. from Texas A&M.
Concepcion is a product of the Browns' 2025 NFL Draft trade back in the first round when the team traded back from their No. 2 overall pick to receive pick No. 5 in that year's draft and this pick, which they used on Concepcion, from the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Charlotte native spent his 2025 season with the Aggies, with 919 receiving yards on 61 receptions with nine touchdowns on the year. Before playing at Texas A&M, Concepcion spent two seasons at North Carolina, where he played 25 games, recording 1,299 total receiving yards with 16 touchdowns, on top of his two rushing touchdowns as well.
The 5'11" 196-pound receiver is lauded for his ability to create separation on the field and his athleticism that allows him to show off his quick burst while also making strong cuts in his routes that often find him open quickly for the quarterback under center.
Concepcion is looking forward to showcasing those skills with the Browns.
“I’m versatile. I make plays. I can play anywhere. I can run any route. Whenever I get there, you guys are going to be getting a dog all over the field," he said. “I mean, my message to Browns fans is to get the popcorn ready. I’m ready right now. I’m ready to play. I’m ready to change the organization.”
He's also a strong punt returner, a skill which the Browns will no doubt tap into. Over his three college seasons, he returned 30 punts for 501 yards and two returns for touchdowns.
"KC, he’s dynamic. He’s, you know, an outstanding separator, really good with the ball in his hands, honestly, probably the best punt returner in this class," said general manager Andrew Berry after making the selection.
Concepcion joins Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, Isaiah Bond, Malachi Corley, Jamari Thrash, Gage Larvadain, Luke Floriea, Tylan Wallace and Isaiah Wooden in the wide receivers' room as it stands in offseason workouts.
The Browns will be back on the clock Friday evening, with the No. 39 pick. The second round kicks off at 7 p.m. and continues into the third round, with all remaining rounds taking place on Saturday.
Here are the Browns' 2026 Draft Picks:
- Round 1: No. 9 overall: OT Spencer Fano
- Round 1: No. 24 overall: KC Concepcion
- Round 2: No. 39 overall: WR Denzel Boston
- Round 2: No. 58 overall: S Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
- Round 3: No. 86 overall: OT Austin Barber
- Round 5: No. 146 overall: OL Parker Brailsford
- Round 5: No. 149 overall: LB Justin Jefferson
- Round 5: No. 170 overall: TE Joe Royer
- Round 6: No. 182 overall: QB Taylen Green
- Round 7: No. 248 overall: TE Carsen Ryan
