After moving on from their top two wide receivers last year, the Buffalo Bills used their highest draft pick to add young talent. An insider expects them to take the same approach this year.
The Bills traded out of the first round last year and selected wide receiver Keon Coleman, who showed promise but dealt with injuries during his rookie season. SI.com insider Bryan Fischer predicted that Buffalo would once again target a top wide receiver prospect who unexpectedly slips in the draft.
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Fischer projected that the Bills would use the No. 30 overall pick on Arizona wide receiver, who was once considered a top prospect but may be slipping down draft boards. He noted that he could provide an immediate boost to Buffalo’s offense.
“Josh Allen is likely to get at least one key weapon out of this draft, and his represents tremendous value late in the first round with his ability to post up and snag those balls Allen throws up for grabs,” Fischer wrote.
Randy Gurzi of SI.com described McMillan as a “game-changer” who may not be available by the time Buffalo picks, but would be a major addition if he falls.
“McMillan went into the 2025 NFL Combine widely viewed as the No. 1 wideout in the class. That’s changed following rumors that scouts had concerns about his game,” Gurzi wrote. “This has led to a slide for the 6-foot-4, 219-pound wideout, but seeing him on the board at No. 30 is unusual. That said, he would offer a huge boost to the Bills’ offense.”
Bills Have Concerns About Two Key Pass-Catchers
Coleman played a key role in Buffalo’s offense early in the season but struggled to maintain consistency after suffering a wrist injury in Week 9. General manager Brandon Beane admitted the team was somewhat disappointed with the rookie’s performance but remained confident in his potential.
“I would say we were probably a little disappointed in his return from the injury,” Beane said. “I didn’t see the same player down the stretch in terms of physicality and using his size effectively.”
Beane also expressed concerns about tight end Dalton Kincaid, the team’s top pick in the previous draft. He noted that Kincaid “didn’t have the year he expected, or we expected,” and highlighted some durability issues.
The general manager emphasized the need for Kincaid to build strength in the offseason.
“Dalton’s tough, but he needs to continue working on his play strength,” Beane said. “He’s not as built or muscular as Dawson [Knox], and that’s part of the adjustment for young players. In college, you don’t play 17 games plus playoffs, so building up your body to withstand the workload is important.”