Texas A&M didn’t just replace talent this offseason — it redefined how it wants to play football. And no player better embodies that shift than Kevin “KC” Concepcion.
The former NC State standout wide receiver arrived in College Station with high expectations after a productive two-year stint in the ACC, but few could’ve predicted just how quickly he’d rise to the forefront of the Aggies’ revamped offense.
Now, following an impressive spring, Concepcion is not only poised to become the focal point of Texas A&M’s passing game — he’s already on NFL radars.
Pro Football Focus recently included Concepcion on its list of “10 Wide Receivers to Know for the 2026 NFL Draft,” slotting him at No. 8 overall. Analyst Max Chadwick noted the Charlotte, North Carolina native’s unique skill set as a reason he could be a difference-maker at the next level. And for Texas A&M, that versatility is already making an impact.
In two years at NC State, Concepcion showcased his ability to do it all. He tallied 460 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season, chipped in two rushing scores, and lined up all over the formation.
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At 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, he’s not the prototypical big-bodied NFL wideout, but his speed, creativity, and elusiveness have drawn comparisons to Packers receiver Jayden Reed — a similarly built slot threat who’s carved out a major role in Green Bay.
That’s exactly how Texas A&M plans to use Concepcion. Offensive coordinator Collin Klein has made it clear that the Aggies’ 2025 attack will feature more movement, more speed, and more positionless football — and Concepcion is the blueprint.
KC has been phenomenal,” Klein said during spring camp. “We’ve moved him all over the place, playing him all over the field… One of the best competitors I’ve been around at the receiver position.”
That philosophy was on full display in the Aggies’ annual Maroon & White Game, where Concepcion combined with fellow transfer Mario Craver for 142 yards. The duo, along with Jonah Wilson (Houston), is part of a complete overhaul of the receiver room after the departure of Noah Thomas to Georgia.
While Thomas was A&M’s tallest red zone threat, the new-look group offers a different dimension — speed, spacing, and creativity. The coaching staff will likely lean on athletic tight ends like Alabama/Texas transfer Amari Niblack to help fill the red zone void, but the engine of the offense is already clear.
Texas A&M has put its faith in Marcel Reed at quarterback, and surrounding him with versatile weapons like Concepcion reflects a bigger vision. The Aggies didn’t just aim to replace what they lost — they wanted to evolve.
So far, that evolution runs through KC Concepcion. And if the early returns are any indication, the NFL is going to be paying close attention.
