Kevin Concepcion WR Texas A&M | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kevin Concepcion WR Texas A&M
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Slot Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 05/08/2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.46 seconds (66%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 20.7 DOB: 09/24/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Slot Receiver | |
| Last Updated: 05/08/2025 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.46 seconds (66%*) | |
| Age: 20.7 DOB: 09/24/2004 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 86.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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76% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 87.9 | |
| Hands: |
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60% |
| Short Receiving: |
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70% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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79% |
| Deep Threat: |
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80% |
| Blocking: |
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66% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#49
Position rank:
#8
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1126 | ||
ESPN RATING: 77/100
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247 RATING: 88/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Kayshon Boutte - LSU |
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88% |
| Reggie Roberson Jr. - SMU |
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81% |
| Tyler Scott - Cincinnati |
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80% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Kevin Concepcion, born in Charlotte, North Carolina, played high school football at Julius L. Chambers under head coach Brandon Wiggins. The 5'11", 187-pound receiver was rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN (77 rating) and 247Sports (0.88 rating), while Rivals viewed him as a four-star talent (5.8 grade) and the 8th best player in North Carolina. After enrolling early at NC State in January 2023, Concepcion made an immediate impact as a true freshman, becoming the first receiver to start a season opener for the Wolfpack since Bo Hines in 2014.During his freshman campaign at NC State, Concepcion set program freshman records with 71 receptions and 10 receiving touchdowns, while accumulating 839 receiving yards (second-best by a freshman in school history). His versatility was showcased through 320 rushing yards at 7.8 yards per carry, including a 65-yard rush against Wake Forest that marked the longest run for NC State since 2015. These accomplishments earned him ACC Rookie of the Year, ACC Offensive Rookie of the Year, and Freshman All-American honors from multiple outlets including FWAA, The Athletic, and PFF.
Concepcion's sophomore season at NC State saw his production fall to 53 receptions for 460 yards and 6 touchdowns. After two seasons with the Wolfpack, he entered the transfer portal with career totals of 124 receptions, 1,299 receiving yards, 16 receiving touchdowns, and an additional 356 rushing yards with 2 scores on the ground. Ranked as the 5th overall player in the transfer portal and 3rd ranked receiver by On3, Concepcion transferred to Texas A&M, joining head coach Mike Elko's program alongside fellow transfer receivers Micah Hudson (Texas Tech) and Mario Craver (Mississippi State).
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Crafty route artist who creates separation with subtle head fakes and deceptive pacing – shows the savvy of a five-year veteran despite his youth.
- Hands catcher who plucks the ball away from his frame with confidence, particularly impressive on contested grabs where his body control shines.
- Absolute nightmare after the catch – has that slippery quality where the first defender rarely brings him down and consistently turns 5-yard catches into 15-yard gains.
- Positional chameleon who thrives both from the slot and outside, giving offensive coordinators multiple ways to deploy him against various coverages.
- Shows remarkable football IQ by finding soft spots against zone coverage – consistently sits down in windows and presents a favorable target for his quarterback.
- Plays with visible edge and toughness that belies his frame – shows some dog in him when fighting through contact on crossing routes.
- Natural rhythm to his game when working the middle of the field – changes speeds and knows exactly when to accelerate out of his breaks.
- Elevates his play in big moments – repeatedly showed up in critical situations against Clemson and Virginia during his breakout freshman campaign.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Limited physical profile at 5'11" and 187 pounds with bottom-third height and weight percentiles that could create matchup problems against NFL-caliber press corners.
- Blocking technique needs considerable refinement – shows willingness but often gets overpowered and lacks proper hand placement when working against defensive backs.
- Lacks true home-run speed to consistently take the top off defenses – adequate 4.46 forty time but doesn't play to that speed on vertical routes.
- Production dipped significantly in sophomore season (460 yards vs. 839 as freshman), raising questions about consistency when defenses key on him.
- Can get outmuscled at the catch point against physical defensive backs – will need to add functional strength to maintain positioning against NFL corners.
Scouting Report: Summary
Concepcion's bread and butter comes when he's working the intermediate parts of the field. Watch him on dig routes and deep overs and you see a completely different player than the guy running bubble screens. He's at his best when he can build up speed and use his crafty footwork to gain separation, rather than relying on pure burst off the line. This isn't a guy who'll consistently win with raw athleticism in the NFL – he wins with savvy and route detail.His role at the next level lands somewhere between a complementary piece and offensive chess piece. You can't stick him in there as an every-down option early on – he'll get bodied in blocking situations on the boundary. But give him opportunities to find soft spots against zone? That's where his film really pops. He's got natural feel for space that some receivers never develop.
The 2026 season at Texas A&M will be massive – we need to see if that sophomore slump was just a blip or a real concern. That freshman year had everyone buzzing, but the step back in year two raised some eyebrows in scouting circles. He's got to prove himself all over again against SEC competition. Early day 2 feels like his sweet spot unless he absolutely lights it up this year. Won't ever be your true alpha receiver, but he's got a high floor as a guy who can line up all over the formation. What I love most is how he runs after the catch – got some nasty to his game that makes him play bigger than his size shows on paper.
How other scouting services rate Kevin Concepcion (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
41.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
7.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.