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ESPN identifies KC Concepcion as NFL offensive rookie of the year sleeper

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 3:02 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

ESPN identifies KC Concepcion as NFL offensive rookie of the year sleeper

Summary

Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion is drawing attention from analysts as a potential sleeper for the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Selected 24th overall in the 2026 NFL Draft, Concepcion enters a Browns receiving corps that also features Jerry Jeudy and Denzel Boston. Head coach Todd Monken plans to integrate the rookie into the offense through multiple roles, including potential usage on special teams as a returner. Concepcion concluded his 2025 season at Texas A&M with 919 receiving yards and nine touchdowns across 13 games. The Browns are currently entering the 2026 season following two consecutive last-place finishes in the AFC North. The team's offensive success hinges on the connection between quarterback Deshaun Watson and his new group of receivers.

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By the Numbers

•KC Concepcion was the 24th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
•The wide receiver finished his 2025 collegiate season with nine touchdowns.
•He is expected to start alongside Jerry Jeudy and Denzel Boston.
•Analysts point to his versatility and special teams utility as key factors for his potential award candidacy.

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5:03 PMYahoo Sports — Why Browns rookie KC Concepcion is a 'sleeper' awards candidate per ESPN
3:02 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN Identifies Browns Rookie as Sleeper to Win Major NFL Award

What they're saying

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The Cleveland Browns are not a team many expect to be a major player in the 2026 NFL season — until proven otherwise. They have won just eight games in the last two seasons, and in both campaigns, finished last in the AFC North Division. The quarterback situation of Cleveland, for one, does not exude […] The post ESPN Identifies Browns Rookie as Sleeper to Win Major NFL Award appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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