After losing both of their top wide receivers last year, the Buffalo Bills used their first draft pick to bring in some fresh talent. One insider suggests they’ll do the same this year.
Last year, the Bills traded out of the first round and selected wide receiver Keon Coleman, who displayed promise during his rookie season, despite being hampered by injuries. SI.com insider Bryan Fischer has predicted that the Bills will again target one of this year’s top wide receiver prospects if they unexpectedly drop down the draft board.
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Fischer predicted that the Bills would use the No. 30 overall pick to select Arizona wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan, who had been projected to go near the top of the first round but might be slipping down the draft board. Fischer highlighted that McMillan would provide an immediate upgrade to Buffalo’s offense.
“Josh Allen is likely to get at least one key weapon out of this draft, and McMillan offers great value late in the first round with his ability to post up and catch the passes Allen throws up for grabs,” Fischer wrote.
Randy Gurzi of SI.com also noted that McMillan is a “game-changer” who will likely be off the board by the time the Bills pick at the end of the first round, but he would be a major asset if he’s still available.
“McMillan entered the 2025 NFL Combine as the top wide receiver in the class, but that perception has changed after rumors surfaced about scouts’ concerns regarding his game,” Gurzi wrote. “As a result, the 6-foot-4, 219-pound receiver has seen his stock drop, making it unusual for him to still be available at No. 30. Nonetheless, he would provide a significant 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 a consistent impact after suffering a wrist injury in Week 9. General manager Brandon Beane mentioned after the season that the team was somewhat disappointed with the rookie’s performance but remained confident he would bounce back.
“I’d say we were probably a little disappointed in the return from the injury,” Beane said. “I didn’t see the same player down the stretch, especially in terms of physicality and some of the things he needs to use with his size.”
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 pointed out some durability issues.
The general manager emphasized that the team wants to see Kincaid get stronger in the offseason.
“Dalton’s tough. He’s going to have to keep working on his play strength,” Beane said. “He’s not as built and muscular as, let’s say, Dawson [Knox] is, and that’s one of the challenges for a young player — in college, you don’t play 17 games plus playoffs. So, building your body to withstand the demands of the game is key.”
