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KC Concepcion Announces Career Decision After College Football Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jaron Spor | Last updated Dec 23, 2025 9:23 AM ET

For many college football teams, the 2025 season has come to an end. This means that several players must now decide their future: whether to stay in college for another year, enter the transfer portal or declare for the 2026 NFL Draft.

One of the top wide receivers in the country made his decision following his team's loss in the first round of the College Football Playoff. This wide receiver is KC Concepcion, a star from the Texas A&M Aggies. After transferring from North Carolina State, he had an impressive season in College Station, finishing the year with 61 receptions for 919 yards and nine touchdowns. Additionally, he returned two punts for touchdowns.

Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Rueben Bain Jr. (4) tackles Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver KC Concepcion (7).© Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Concepcion announced on his Instagram story that he will be forgoing his college eligibility to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft. Pro Football Focus ranks Concepcion as the fifth receiver and the 28th overall player in the upcoming NFL draft.

Concepcion’s decision immediately reshapes Texas A&M’s offensive outlook heading into next season. With the Aggies losing one of their most explosive perimeter weapons, the passing game now faces a significant transition, particularly in terms of big-play production and special teams impact. His departure places added pressure on the coaching staff to either develop a new complement to Mario Craver internally or aggressively address the wide receiver position through the transfer portal.

From a broader perspective, Concepcion’s move aligns with the growing trend of high-impact transfers leveraging one elite season to accelerate their NFL timelines. His skill set, sudden acceleration, versatility in the return game, and proven production against top competition position him well for the next level. For Texas A&M, the focus now shifts to roster recalibration and offensive identity, while Concepcion enters the draft process as one of the more intriguing receiver evaluations in the 2026 class.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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