KC Concepcion is a name that truly tests Chiefs' ambitions at receiver

The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to draft a wide receiver at some point next month. It could occur relatively early, perhaps at nine overall. If not, there will likely be a strong handful to choose from at the back end of the first round.

KC Concepcion of Texas A&M is a name that could fall in that latter category. Despite a recent knee procedure, he still has a prime chance to go in the range of Kansas City's other first-round pick at 29.

Concepcion offers blazing speed. This showed up not only at wide receiver during his Texas A&M run last season. He also dazzled in the punt return game, an area in which the Chiefs need improvement.

Concepcion becomes a name that makes sense as a fit for the Chiefs. However, with his build and attributes, would this be too redundant a selection for what Kansas City already has?

Chiefs would be chasing another speed demon

In the 100 Prospects in 100 Days series by Price Carter, Concepcion's speed is listed as "game-changing." Ball skills were another listed strength of his. That combination fuels the explosive plays that he was able to generate. Is that potential for huge gains enough to make him stand out for the Chiefs?

Concepcion is listed at 6 feet and 196 pounds. Outside of the lower weight outlier of Xavier Worthy, Worthy's height is nearly the same as Concepcion's. Concepcion's measurements do not differ that much from Rashee Rice, Jalen Royals, or even Tyquan Thornton. After years of getting the same play style at wide receiver, should the Chiefs avoid the urge to add someone like Concepcion?

Kansas City is not going to do a complete 180 on their offensive attack. But with how general manager Brett Veach talked at the Scouting Combine, K.C. appears to want a more downhill approach this season. That was evidenced by going all in for a massive payday at running back when adding Kenneth Walker III.

If the Chiefs are going to be more balanced and traditional with some offensive looks, getting more size and length at wide receiver is crucial. Depending on how the board falls, someone like Denzel Boston would further diversify the offensive look at the back end of the first round. In later rounds, more size and physicality combos await with options like Chris Brazzell II, Malachi Fields, Elijah Sarratt, and others.

Chiefs cannot let this year's draft chances pass them by

In reality, Concepcion has the ability to turn into a dependable receiver if the Chiefs draft him. The idea of him in an Andy Reid offense presents opportunities to move him around and get him in motion for quick touches. Outside of his vertical and sudden presence, Concepcion can be treated as someone who acts as a running back once the ball is in his hands.

Continuing to chase a congruent, limited play style can only do so much to beat opposing defenses. If Kansas City wants to get back to scoring 30 points per game, the chance to walk down a different path at wide receiver grows enticing. This draft is the most important the Chiefs have entered in a while. Along with entering a third roster phase in the Patrick Mahomes era, K.C. cannot completely lean on old tricks for certain positions on the roster.