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Pavia is short with good size. He's strong and he's durable. He has good vision as a runner. He is a true dual threat, but won't be running away from anyone. Still, you can at least run a credible QB sneak, probably.

Well, one thing about Pavia that is indisputable: he's got that dawg in him. His production can't be denied either.

Dude, a lot if not most receivers don't break tackles. What are you talking about? Some of the most dynamic receivers in the game are elusive as hell and don't break a thing. We're not discussing a running back, we're discussing a receiver. The litmus test for a first round receiver are things like whether they are a legitimate playmaker, are a threat to take it to the house on any given play, can get yards in chunks, and can have a marked impact upon the game more Sundays than not. Concepcion runs good routes, and wins at all three levels of the field, not to mention is a legitimate returner. Only wins one way? Come on, man. That's ludicrous within the context that you're trying to imagine.

Not in the slightest, my friend.

It ain't April 1st...

An even shorter midget. SMH

Of course. Why would any receiver who has the ability not be elusive and avoid the tackle? You're trying to make it seem like he's some week receiver that gets touched by an arm and goes down and struggles to make contested catches, but that's simply not the case. Is he more elusive than strong? Of course. But the fact is that most receivers aren't going to have a bunch of highlights breaking tackles. Steve Smith is not the norm, but even Concepcion has a few highlights, including where he wouldn't go down and basically dragged a defender in the end zone.

No mulligan for little time to develop? They barely got their feet up under them, but point taken.

Both of them were diminutive receivers. Concepcion is simply bigger.

I see you read Reddit... Anyway, there are different numbers floating around, not that YPRR against zone or man is the litmus test of how well a player will do in the pros, but I'll give you that about zone. Just keep in mind that he was a different receiver at Texas A&M. There's a bunch to like about his game. For you to look at a metric and draw a conclusion or parallels is just selling him short. No analyst I've listened to has drawn that conclusion. This link is specifically geared to Carolina (the vid is on top). https://sports.yahoo.com/video/why-kc-concepcion-makes-sense-for-the-panthers-130000882.html Matt Harmon of reception perception is really high on the kid, and he's another one (along with Josh Norris) that says it wouldn't be a surprise if Concepcion turns out to be the top receiver in the class.

We have Brandt Tilis now.

So you too? Are you guys just not doing your research? If we draft in the first, it will have nothing to do with marketing the "local kid," and everything to do with his explosiveness and upside.

That's not true. Neither TMJ, Mingo or XL were twitchy, explosive or quick. They are more lumberers that take a little bit to get going. Concepcion is explosive. He can shed defenders with the quickness.

I mean, I don't know what you're seeing or reading, but I've heard (not read) several analysts say that Concepcion plays stronger than his size. Like I said, you've got it twisted apparently. Keep in mind that these are only a few. The dude is as tough as nails from what I've been looking at. "Concepcion is a very dynamic runner after the catch who shows impressive vision, can make defenders miss in a phone booth and shows good competitiveness to finish his rushes. His role as a rusher hasn’t been as prominent recently, but received a lot of carries as a freshman. Gives pretty good effort when stalking opponents in the run game, with a physical temperament and better functional strength than expected." https://www.fantasypros.com/2026/01/2026-nfl-draft-scouting-report-kc-concepcion-wr-texas-am/ "Play strength is better than you’d expect given his size, a little bit stockier and stronger than this type of receiver typically is" https://jonledyard.substack.com/p/2026-nfl-draft-scouting-report-texas-eae Strong Hands and Competitive Toughness "Despite not being the biggest receiver, Concepcion attacks the football, finishes through contact, and plays with noticeable intensity. He’s reliable on contested catches and tough over the middle." https://www.draftnation.com/articles/2026-nfl-prospect-profile-texas-am-wide-receiver-kc-concepcion