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Browns Draft KC Concepcion at No. 24 to Jolt Thin Receiver Group

The pick gives Cleveland a needed yards-after-catch threat with punt-return value.

Overview

  • Cleveland selected Texas A&M wideout KC Concepcion with the No. 24 pick in the first round of the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
  • Team evaluators project him as an immediate playmaker after the catch and a punt return option following two return touchdowns last season.
  • Concepcion posted 61 receptions for 919 yards and nine receiving touchdowns in 2025 after transferring from NC State.
  • The Browns also took Utah tackle Spencer Fano at No. 9 after a trade with Kansas City, doubling down on offense for new head coach Todd Monken.
  • Scouting reports praise his versatility yet cite a higher drop rate, modest size and maturity questions alongside praise for his work ethic and open handling of a hereditary stutter.