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Draft insider: Buffalo Bills Could 'Move Heaven and Earth' for Washington Receiver

Rumors surrounding the 2024 NFL draft are flying as round 1 begins Thursday evening. Bills fans should take heed of what one draft insider is saying about their strategy.
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) against the Michigan
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Rome Odunze (1) against the Michigan | Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports


The Buffalo Bills are certainly candidates to trade up the draft board and secure a top-flight receiver.


After trading Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, Buffalo has an opening at the WR1 spot and one draft guru reported that general manager Brandon Beane is eyeing Washington's Rome Odunze to fill that spot.


Appearing on the Dan Patrick Show, ESPN's Matt Miller offered a bold prediction for the Bills on draft night.


"I think Buffalo would love to move heaven and earth to get Rome Odunze," said Miller. "I completely agree with this strategy."


Odunze, a potential Top 10 pick, would almost definitely require moving up from the Bills' current first-round position at No. 28 overall to draft him.


"If you could take this year's first, next year's first and get a Rome Odunze in the Top 10 potentially," said Miller. "I think Buffalo is one of the few teams, really, where you could make that argument of you're close. You have the quarterback, you have the infrastructure. You need that rookie wide receiver. You need that guy making $5 million a year, who can be one of the top players at his position."


The All-American Odunze led all NCAA FBS players in receiving yards (1,640) as Washington advanced all the way to the CFP National Championship Game.

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Ralph Ventre
RALPH VENTRE

Ralph, a former college football conference administrator, brings 20+ years of media experience to Buffalo Bills ON SI. Prior to focusing on the Bills, he spent two years covering the New York Jets. Ventre initially joined the ON SI family in 2021, providing NCAA Football Championship Subdivision for NFL Draft Bible on FanNation. Ventre remains as an official voter for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and the annual legacy awards. The Fordham University graduate is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America.