The North Carolina State Wolfpack played host to the Clemson Tigers last weekend and came away with a hard-fought victory over Dabo Swinney’s squad.
A big part of the Wolfpack’s success in Week 9 was freshman wide receiver Kevin Concepcion, who had a strong all-around performance.
Concepcion, who ranks third of all true freshmen with 5.2 receptions per game, recorded 134 total yards (83 receiving and 51 rushing) and two touchdowns on the day.
The Charlotte native’s highlights included a 72-yard receiving touchdown which was NC State’s longest passing play of the season, and a 50-yard rush which was the team’s longest run of the season.
As a result, Concepcion was named the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week.
Additional information on Concepcion’s standout performance in Week 9 can be seen below.
Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, Player of the Week For Week 9 — North Carolina State WR Kevin Concepcion
North Carolina State wide receiver Kevin Concepcion has been named the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the week after leading the Wolfpack to a nail biting victory over Clemson. In the 24-17, the receiver accumulated a total of 134 total yards, with 51 on the ground and 83 receiving yards. Concepcion tacked on 2 touchdowns as well, one of which was a 72 yard house call on a short slant, which was the Wolfpack’s longest reception of the season so far. He also had a 50 yard rush, which was also the longest rush of the season for the Wolfpack. The true freshman ranks third of all true freshmen with 5.2 receptions per game. The Wolfpack looks to build off of the victory when they host the Hurricanes next week.
The Wolfpack will look to continue the momentum built in their hard-fought victory in Week 10 when they host the Miami Hurricanes at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh.
Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 4 on the ACC Network.
