NC State commitment analysis: 3-star WR Arrion Concepcion
Arrion Concepcion committed to NC State Sunday, wrapping up the recruitment of one of the Wolfpack’s top wide receiver prospects. The Charlotte (N.C.) Chambers High star has been a top priority recruit for more than a year.
While the On3 Industry Ranking considers him the No. 165 wide receiver prospect in the country, NC State holds him in much higher regard. Concepcion stands 5-10, 170 pounds and showed off his explosiveness as a junior.
He is the No. 8 commit of the Wolfpack’s class that rankings No. 17 in the ACC.
Who’s left on NC State’s wide receiver board?
With Concepcion and three-star prospect Jamar Browder already committed to the Pack, NC State will take at least one more commit at the position in its 2025 class.
A total of four receivers, including the newest Wolfpack commit, are in the middle of their June 21-23 official visits with the program. NC State continues to prioritize four-star pass catchers Malik Clark, Shamarius Peterkin and three-star recruit Jerel Bolder.
Each member of that trio holds lengthy Power Four offer lists. Clark and Bolder were trending elsewhere going into this visit, but keep an eye out to see if that momentum changes following their respective weekends in Raleigh.
Peterkin is the No. 1 candidate to join Browder and Concepcion in this class. The Winston-Salem (N.C.) Mount Tabor High star has narrowed his focus to Virginia Tech, North Carolina and NC State. He also holds offers from Georgia, Tennessee, Florida State and others. NC State appeared to be the team to beat as he began his visit.
Arrion Concepcion has shades of his brother’s game
Concepcion is his own unique football player, but parts of his skill set definitely resembles his brother KC Concepcion. They both play in the slot but Arrion is about an inch shorter. Concepcion measured 5-9, 164 pounds at camp June 7.
His quickness and ability to make defenders miss are probably his two most impressive traits. On tape, the receiver looks a little faster than KC did in high school as well. The Chambers coaching staff put Concepcion into a role that very closely resembled his brother’s responsibilities the previous season.
The Wolfpack commit played in the slot and in an h-back role. That’s how NC State plans to use his skill set as well. Chambers uses him on jet sweeps and screen plays. His acceleration after the catch makes him very difficult to tackle.
Takeaways from The Wolfpacker’s live evaluations
TheWolfpacker.com watched Concepcion in a camp setting twice and under the Friday night lights on three occasions. Every time I evaluated him in person, he seemed to take a step forward. By the end of his junior season, he improved his elusiveness with the ball in his hands and posed a significant threat on vertical routes against slot defenders who could not match his speed.
I saw him play against very solid competition, and he still put up impressive numbers. Look for his stats to take a noticeable leap as a senior after hauling in 51 passes for 640 yards in 203.
His hands also improved as the year went on. Concepcion put some impressive contested catches and great grabs that saved poor throws on his junior highlight reel.
During one of NC State’s camps this summer, he really stood out. He matched up with quarterback commit Will Wilson during drills, and they quickly established chemistry.
Concepcion is continuing to sharpen his route running, and that will be an area that needs improvement in college. With that said, he has a ton of talent and shows a desire to improve his game.
Concepcion’s junior season film
Class of 2025 Commitment Timeline
June 27, 2023 — On3 Industry three-star quarterback Will Wilson, Columbia (S.C.) Richland NortheastAug. 12, 2023 — On3 Industry three-star tight end Gus Ritchey, Cary (N.C.) HighMarch 22, 2024 — On3 Industry three-star defensive lineman Colby Cronk, Palm Coast (Fla.) Flagler Palm Coast HighMay 4, 2024 — On3 Industry three-star safety Tristan Teasdell, Leesburg (Va.) Tuscarora HighJune 9, 2024— On3 Industry three-star wide receiver Jamar Browder, Lake Worth (Fla.) Santaluces Community HighJune 11, 2024— On3 Industry three-star cornerback Caden Gordon, Lake Worth (Fla.) Santaluces Community HighJune 21, 2024— On3 Industry three-star cornerback Cam Strong, Anderson (S.C.) T L Hanna HighJune 22, 2024— On3 Industry three-star wide receiver Arrion Concepcion, Charlotte (N.C.) Chambers High
Commits By Position
Quarterback — 1Running back — 0Wide receiver — 2Tight end — 1Offensive line — 0Defensive line — 1Linebacker — 0Nickel — 0Safety — 1Cornerback — 2
Commits By State
North Carolina — 2South Carolina — 2Florida — 3Virginia — 1
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