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Have you ever wondered about the familial ties that help a college football star to excel on the field? Kevin Concepcion, NC State’s electrifying wide receiver. Growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, Concepcion attended Julius L. Chambers High School. He is one who not only captures attention with his swift moves on the field but also has a rich family story that plays an important part in his journey.

Every touchdown and each game-winning catch is backed with some support – often family support. In Kevin’s case, sports must have been the dinner table topic. Let us know more about the world of this young athlete and meet the people behind his rapidly growing career—the supportive family of Kevin Concepcion.

The Concepcion family: Pillars of support and athleticism

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While information about his father is not widely available, Ariel Concepcion, his mother, has played a pivotal role in Kevin’s life. Kevin Concepcion hails from a family where sport is crucial to them. In fact, Ariel’s involvement in Kevin’s decisions, especially his commitment to NC State, underscores her vital role in his sports career. After Kevin officially committed to NC last year in August, Ariel said, “I’m extremely proud of him. He handled the process well. He’s very mature. He was able to communicate with all the coaches at both colleges by himself. I raised a very mature, good young man, and I’m very proud of him.”

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The athletics in blood extends to Kevin’s siblings, each of them is carving out their paths in sports. His brother, Arrion, follows closely in Kevin’s footsteps, showcasing his prowess as a wide receiver in NC, which he officially announced last year. He is a member of the class of 2025.

Even the youngest of the siblings, Kennedy and Lloyd, are not left behind, they too are toying in sports under their mother’s watchful eye. Adding to the family’s narrative is Kevin’s girlfriend, Tori Brianna Holt, also an NC State athlete as a Forward player in the NC State women’s soccer team headed by Tim Santoro. Her social media posts, referring to Kevin as “my handsome date,” show their support for each other, and all of this enriches his off-field life. Safe to say, Kevin has a bright future ahead of him.

A promising future for Kevin

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In just his freshman year, Kevin has left an indelible mark at NC State, leading the charts among freshmen nationwide in receiving yards and touchdowns. His remarkable ability to evade tackles and secure crucial catches earned him a spot as the 11th-best returning wide receiver in 2024, according to ProFootballFocus. Kevin is also the 3rd highest-graded returning ACC Wide Receiver, left behind by only Miami’s Xavier Restrepo and Louisville’s Caullin Lacy.

But what else can the rising star expect? With such a solid foundation in his initial collegiate year, the scale only seems to be going upwards. Kevin’s role as a wide receiver is very important for the Packs, signaling a promising career that could very well shape the future of NC State’s football legacy and eventually in the NFL.