Cleveland Browns rookie KC Concepcion reaches a rookie feat not seen since the year 2000 from Odell Beckham Jr.
The Cleveland Browns went into halftime up 17-14 over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. While it’s been a bit of a slow game since the first quarter, first-round pick KC Concepcion was incredibly busy in the first half. So much so that he joins Odell Beckham Jr. in an impressive rookie feat.
Reports indicate that Concepcion is the first rookie to record eight or more catches and 125 or more receiving yards in the first half of a game since 2014, according to Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN. Beckham is the only other individual to accomplish that feat as a rookie during his first year with the New York Giants.
“Browns WR KC Concepcion joined Odell Beckham Jr. as one of 2 rookies since 2000 with 8+ receptions and 125+ receiving yards in the first half of a game (via ESPN Research),” Oyefusi said on X.
The 22-year-old has eight catches for 129 yards off 10 targets through three quarters of play. He’s been Deshaun Watson’s go-to target throughout the game. Especially in the first two quarters, when the Browns got the offense rolling in quarter two. But things have cooled down a tad for Concepcion since coming out of halftime.
KC Concepcion entered the Week 7 matchup with 22 receptions for 186 yards off 35 targets. He has yet to score the first touchdown of his career. With Sunday’s contest in the fourth quarter, the former Texas A&M Aggie is running out of time to find pay dirt against the Titans.
It’s been a good day for the Browns’ rookie. This appears to be his breakout game, which is a great sign for things to come.
The Cleveland Browns went into halftime up 17-14 over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. While it’s been a bit of a slow game since the first quarter, first-round pick KC Concepcion was incredibly busy in the first half. So much so that he joins Odell Beckham Jr. in an impressive rookie feat.
