STEELERS

Continuing our 21-day series in constructing the Steelers' big board in the first round, taking a deep dive at No. 15: KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M

KC CONCEPCION

• Position: Wide receiver
• College: Texas A&M (2025), N.C. State (2023-24)
• Class: Junior
• Age: 21
• Height: 6-0
• Weight: 196
• Hand: 9 1/4"
• Arms: 30 1/4"
• 40-yard dash: N/A

STATS

• 2025: 13 games, 61 catches, 919 yards, 15.1 YPC, nine touchdowns (led SEC), 10 carries, 75 yards, one touchdown

• 2023-24: 25 games, 124 catches, 1,299 yards, 10.5 YPC, 16 touchdowns, 60 carries, 356 yards, two touchdowns

STRENGTHS

• Creates a ton of separation!

• Polished footwork

• Knows how to attack zone coverage

• Can create after the catch

• Returned 25 punts (led SEC), ran two back for touchdowns

WEAKNESSES

• Alarming drop rate (10.3% in 2025, per Pro Football Focus)

• Route running still needs work

• Not as much of a threat down the field

• Non-factor as run blocker

2026 NFL DRAFT BIG BOARD

1. Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana 
2. Arvell Reese, LB, Ohio State
3. Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State
4. Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame
5. Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU
6. Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State
7. Francis Mauigoa, OT, Miami (FL)
8. Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn State
9. Sonny Styles, LB, Ohio State
10. Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama
11. Makai Lemon, WR, USC
12. Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee
13. Dillon Thieneman, S, Oregon
14. Omar Cooper Jr., WR, Indiana
15. KC Concepcion, WR, Texas A&M