Browns Draft KC Concepcion 24th to Bolster Wide Receiver Room
They had their pick of the Tier II group at receiver and go with the Texas A&M star.
Having selected their desired offensive tackle at 9th overall, the Browns’ attention shifted to pick 24 — their second first-rounder, inherited from Jacksonville. The need was obvious. The Browns’ receiver room has been a problem for two years running, and Berry wasn’t going to leave the 1st round without addressing it.
KC Concepcion ends up being the pick. He lasted on their board longer than I thought he would. The Texas A&M wideout had quietly climbed draft rankings throughout the pre-draft process — 61 catches, 919 yards, nine touchdowns in his final college season, plus two punt return touchdowns that reminded anyone watching that the kid could do damage with the ball in space. Teams had been eyeing him as a potential top-20 pick, and the Browns had to be uneasy he would last through the four picks leading up to their own at 24.
Concepcion joins a receiver room that needs his separation ability and explosive play tools. He has a productive profile and the Browns now get a player who can run but also has the type of route nuance you need to succeed in the NFL. He will have to overcome the drops perception and prove it won’t prohibit his long-term success but he has the tools to overcome it.
They now added two young, legitimate talents in tonight’s draft in Fano and Concepcion. Berry came into the draft with two first-round picks and two clear priorities. He left with both of them checked off, a third-rounder and fifth-rounder added from the Chiefs trade, and a roster that looks better than it did earlier this morning.
Not a bad start for the Browns in the 2026 NFL Draft. Let’s see what Day 2 brings.
Browns Film Breakdown will have full breakdown coverage of the two picks tomorrow.
If nothing else, he’s going to be fun to watch. He makes some tough catches on his tape, so hopefully the drops are more about concentration than anything else. His change of direction before and after the catch is really impressive.
Getting Fano, Concepcion, and an extra top 75 pick is about as good a first round as I could’ve hoped for.
In my humble opinion. If the Browns could land Boston tomorrow that’s a homerun first two rounds. Guard is interesting too with the guys on the board.