Buffalo Bills' Primary Draft Goal Identified With First Round Two Weeks Away

The Bills will kick off their slate of selections at pick No. 26 overall.

Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) celebrates his touchdown during the second half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. | Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

As the NFL Draft approaches, the Buffalo Bills still have several personnel needs to address during the three-day selection process in late April.

For many, the Bills’ top draft target is the wide receiver position, where Buffalo could still use a boost. Even after trading for DJ Moore earlier this offseason, a well-known analyst believes the Bills should continue to pursue a pass-catcher that can help them far into the future.

According to NFL Network’s Nick Shook, Buffalo must relentlessly go after a top-tier wide receiver near the top end of the draft.

“Yes, the Bills need reinforcements to their front seven, but we should not forget the receiver-focused narrative [and their prior moves of relative desperation] that followed them into the 2025 playoffs,” wrote Shook. “Injuries decimated a group that already lacked a fearsome threat at the top of the depth chart, a reality that has been painfully true for the Bills since the departure of Stefon Diggs.”

Arizona State Sun Devils wide receiver Jordyn Tyson (0) against the Arizona Wildcats during the 99th Territorial Cup at Mountain America Stadium. | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Buffalo has relied on wide receiver Khalil Shakir as their top wide receiver each of the past two seasons, finishing with 821 and 719 yards receiving in 2024 and 2025, respectively. That’s not enough for a team that is hoping to contend for a Super Bowl with one of the best quarterbacks in the league on their roster.

“Although they added DJ Moore via trade, the Bills shouldn’t stop there,” added Shook. “Buffalo should make this a priority.”

A few options

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Malik Benson (4) runs the ball against Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Louis Moore (7) during the first quarter of the 2025 Peach Bowl and semifinal game of the College Football Playoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

There has been a list of wide receiver prospects linked to the team over the past several weeks. Bills OnSI highlighted a recent mock draft that had Buffalo landing Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson, whom they visited with at the NFL Scouting Combine, while the Bills have also met with players projected to be selected later in the draft.

A few lesser-known commodities the Bills could target include USF’s Donavon Greene and Oregon’s Malik Benson.

The pick

Washington Huskies wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) celebrates after he makes a reception in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Buffalo has also been connected to Washington’s Denzel Boston, who, for my money, is the best WR prospect fit for the Bills entering the draft. Boston could take over as the team’s top X receiver immediately, offering an improvement from what we’ve seen from Keon Coleman in past seasons.

Boston should be the pick for Buffalo at No. 26 as they continue to seek additional firepower to place at Josh Allen’s disposal entering the QB’s age-30 season.