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Bills set to host ex-Penn State WR with 4.37 speed for pre-draft visit

The Buffalo Bills reportedly have interest in a draft prospect who led Auburn in receiving after leaving Penn State
Auburn Tigers wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (5) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Auburn Tigers take on California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024.
Auburn Tigers wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (5) catches a pass in the end zone for a touchdown as Auburn Tigers take on California Golden Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Buffalo Bills are hosting a former Penn State wide receiver on an official pre-draft "30" visit, according to the prospect himself.

KeAndre Lambert-Smith, who was Auburn's leading receiver in 2024, posted about the pending meeting on his Facebook page.

"About to fly to my FIRST 30 visits with the Buffalo Bills!!" said Lambert-Smith.

The five-year contributor, who spent his first four seasons with Penn State, is the second confirmed WR making a "30" visit to Orchard Park. Texas WR Isaiah Bond met with the Bills per Houston-based reporter Aaron Wilson. The Bills have been looking for a down-field threat over the past few seasons, and there's currently a starting spot open with Amari Cooper still unsigned on the free-agent market.

Lambert-Smith TD for Penn State
Sep 23, 2023; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (1) makes a catch in the end zone for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Beaver Stadium. Penn State defeated Iowa 31-0. | Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

Lambert-Smith, estimated to be a Day 3 draft pick, ran a solid 4.37 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. His ability to stretch the field is undoubtedly attractive to the Bills and quarterback Josh Allen, who saw a decrease in air yards per completion in 2024.

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In his lone season competing for Auburn, Lambert-Smith averaged a remarkable 19.6 yards per reception. He totaled 981 yards and eight touchdowns on 50 catches.

One of the more experienced prospects in the draft class, Lambert-Smith made 60 career appearances at the Power 4 level. While at Penn State, 20 of his 116 receptions went for 20+ yards.

Keandre Lambert-Smith (WO27)
Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Auburn wideout Keandre Lambert-Smith (WO27) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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