Upstate NY Native Impresses at NFL Combine, Meets with Bills

KC Concepcion, a wide receiver prospect with ties to Buffalo, could be a homecoming pick for the Bills in the 2026 NFL Draft.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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KC Concepcion, a wide receiver prospect from NC State and Texas A&M, has impressed at the NFL Scouting Combine. Concepcion, who was born in Rochester, New York, noted that the Buffalo Bills are his father's favorite team and that he has been watching them since he was young. Concepcion met with the Bills at the Combine and said the meeting went "really well." He also expressed gratitude at the prospect of playing with Bills quarterback Josh Allen, whom he called "one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL."

Why it matters

The Bills are in need of wide receiver help, and drafting Concepcion would be a homecoming of sorts for the Upstate New York native. Concepcion's versatile skill set as a receiver, ball carrier, and return man could make him an attractive option for the Bills, who are looking to build around their star quarterback Josh Allen.

The details

Concepcion, who played for NC State and Texas A&M over the last three seasons, has drawn attention for his gadget skills as a receiver, ball carrier, and return man. In 2023, he totaled 1,159 yards of total offense, with 839 receiving and 320 rushing. This past season with the Aggies, he posted career-highs with 919 receiving yards, 12 total touchdowns, and 456 punt return yards, including two punt return touchdowns.

  • Concepcion met with the Bills at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine in March.
  • The 2026 NFL Draft will take place on April 23 in Pittsburgh.

The players

KC Concepcion

A wide receiver prospect who played for NC State and Texas A&M over the last three seasons, drawing attention for his versatile skill set as a receiver, ball carrier, and return man.

Josh Allen

The star quarterback of the Buffalo Bills, whom Concepcion called "one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL."

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What they’re saying

“The Bills [are] actually my dad's favorite team. I've been watching them since I was young.”

— KC Concepcion (Yardbarker)

“Josh Allen is one of the best quarterbacks in the league. I would be grateful.”

— KC Concepcion (Yardbarker)

What’s next

The Bills will have seven selections at the 2026 NFL Draft, which kicks off April 23 in Pittsburgh. Concepcion's performance at the NFL Combine and his meeting with the Bills will be factors in determining whether the team decides to select him in the draft.

The takeaway

Concepcion's local ties to Upstate New York and his versatile skill set as a receiver, ball carrier, and return man make him an intriguing prospect for the Bills, who are looking to build around their star quarterback Josh Allen. If Concepcion's impressive Combine performance translates to the field, he could be an attractive draft option for the Bills as they aim to bolster their receiving corps.