Texas A&M draft prospect KC Concepcion had a viral moment at the NFL Draft combine regarding his speech impediment and took to social media on Monday to address it
18:36 ET, 02 Mar 2026Updated 18:37 ET, 02 Mar 2026
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KC Concepcion put forth a strong performance at the 2026 NFL combine(Image: Getty Images)
The 2026 NFL Scouting Combine was the first chance for many NFL fans to get a glimpse at Texas A&M All-American receiver KC Concepcion, a 21-year-old from Rochester, NY
During the event, an interview with Concepcion, who has a speech impediment, went viral, leading him to say he wants to be a "role model for those who may be scared to speak up." While he received a heaping of encouragement online, a host of critics mocked the former college football star.
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Conception — among those slated to be taken in the first round in the latest mock draft by the Mirror U.S. — took to his Instagram story on Monday and wrote a lengthy caption explaining his thoughts after the viral moment at the NFL combine.
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"I just wanna say something if you have a speech impediment there is nothing wrong with us. I have had this stutter since I can remember talking this is apart of me this is who l am I cannot control this [sic]," he wrote.
"I wanna be a role model for those who may be scared to speak up who may be afriad and not confident in yourself. I stand with you this weekend has taught me a lot about myself and people out here"
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"in this world. I appreciate everyone who supports me and has reached out to me after these interviews. Don't let a outside person thoughts, opinions get in the way of you being great of you achieving something in life."
"l m blessed to be in the position that l am in and I want to help give back to those who are scared to speak up who aren't as confident."
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"I stand with you I will always stand with you. We are different for a reason. God has blessed my life in a way I couldn't even imagine in this past year. I love yall and support yall as we climb this mountain together."
Concepcion spent his first two collegiate seasons at North Carolina State before transferring to Texas A&M. He produced a consensus All-American campaign, finishing with 919 yards and 10 touchdowns.
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He was a three-time first-team All-SEC selection in 2025 alone, earning the nomination at receiver, all-purpose, and as a returner. AT NC State, he was the 2023 ACC Rookie of the Year and a second-team All-ACC selection.
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ESPN's Matt Miller expects him to be the 23rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in his most recent mock draft, while Mel Kiper Jr has Concepcion just out of the first round.