NFL Draft 2026: WR Medical Report - Jordyn Tyson, KC Concepcion, Chris Bell
Medical uncertainties could cause these WR's to drop in the draft
The Lions do not have much need for a WR in the upcoming draft. In fact, I gave that position the lowest possible 0/10 on the Positional Ranking Need Score. But you never know what player Brad Holmes will fall in love with on draft day.
The following are three WR’s who are top-tier prospects, but all carry significant medical concerns that could cause them to drop. Could they fall far enough down the draft for the Lions to consider them?
For more player analyses, check out my complete NFL 2026 Draft Prospect Medical Reports.
Medical concern level ranges from 0 (no concern) to 5 (might be worth the risk if the reward is high) to 10 (take him off your board, Brad).
(Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information and are unverified - subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.com.)
Quick summary of medical concern levels
Jordyn Tyson, WR (22): lingering “hamstring”, major knee ACL/MCL/PCL - 6/10
KC Concepcion, WR (21): knee scope March 2026 - 5/10
Chris Bell, WR (22): ACL November 2025 - 6/10
Jordyn Tyson, WR (22) - Arizona State
Projected round 1. #21 on Daniel Jeremiah big board March 5.
Concern level 6/10
Hamstring prevented NFL Combine and pro day workouts.
2025: 9/13 games. Lingering hamstring during season.
2024: 12/14 games. Collarbone fracture.
2023: 3/12 games. Missed games recovering from knee injury.
2022: 9/12 games. Season-ending knee ACL, MCL & PCL.
A hamstring that has been lingering for multiple months raises a lot of questions for Tyson. Is the hamstring hiding a more serious injury? Is the hamstring just an excuse to hide poor athletic testing numbers? Are there any work ethic or motivation issues that could have prolonged the recovery?
He reportedly has a private pro day scheduled on April 17 where he will be doing positional work only. A limited workout can only partially assuage concerns.
The other main issue is his major knee injury in 2022 which could have residuals due to cartilage damage. The collarbone fracture is of minimal concern with likely no residuals.
Tyson finished college with 158 receptions for 2282 yards.
KC Concepcion, WR (21) - Texas A&M
Projected round 2. #33 on Daniel Jeremiah big board March 5.
Concern level 5/10
March 2026: “Routine and preventative” knee scope.
2025: 13/13 games
2024: 12/13 games. Opted out of bowl due to transfer.
2023: 13/13 games
There is no such thing as a “preventative” knee scope. Concepcion must have had some kind of symptoms to have undergone a knee scope surgery. The symptoms could be minor discomfort or “locking” which can result in a fairly routine scope to clean-up frayed or loose cartilage.
Scopes can also be valuable to directly observe the knee joint to identify signs of articular cartilage wear-and-tear. The operating room report findings will be critical here. Any cartilage damage presents a potential issue both now and later in his career. If there is minimal cartilage damage, there may not be any drop in draft stock. If there is significant cartilage damage - especially to the articular cartilage - a big drop could occur on draft day. Maxx Crosby’s recent trade to the Ravens was cancelled due to suspected articular cartilage damage.
The lack of any game action post-surgery raises the concern level as it’s not assured that the symptoms that prompted the surgery are resolved.
Concepcion displayed 100% availability in college which is good. He totaled 185 receptions for 2218 yards.
Chris Bell, WR (22) - Louisville
Projected round 2. #41 on Jeff Risdon board Feb 19.
Concern level 6/10
2025: 11/13 games. ACL tear on November 22, 2025 ended his season.
2024: 13/13 games
2023: 14/14 games
2022: 9/13 games
Less than five months post ACL, Bell understandably did not work out at the combine or pro day. With a typical 10-11 month recovery, he would be ready to play in September or October. This means he is unlikely to have a lost rookie season. However, he should not be expected to be back to his usual production until the 2027 season.
ACL tears have a long but very reliable recovery. The main thing to investigate is if there was any associated cartilage or other ligament damage.
A team willing to take a semi-redshirt rookie year could reap the rewards in the future. The Lions found success with this strategy in Jameson Williams, who tore his ACL very late in his college career on January 10. After minimal production as a rookie, Williams has been highly productive and very reliable since.
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