The Buffalo Bills’ inability to locate a perimeter presence to complement superstar receiver Stefon Diggs will likely worsen their situation since it is widely anticipated that boundary receiver Gabe Davis will leave via free agency in the coming months. Buffalo has turned to the 2024 NFL Draft as their source for a receiver because it lacks the funds to make a significant free agency acquisition. The most well-liked option for the 28th pick, though, is LSU’s Brian Thomas Jr., owing to the draft class’s makeup and the high-variance vertical threat position that Davis played. About 14.7% of the Bills’ first-round selections have gone to Thomas, according to the NFL Mock Draft Database. The Ringer took an alternative approach in their initial post-Super Bowl mock draft.
On Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville, Florida, during the second half, Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Keon Coleman (4) breaks tackles Florida Gators linebacker Scooby Williams (17) to dash with the ball for a score. The play takes place at Steve Spurrier Field. [Gainesville Sun/Matt Pendleton]Gainsville Sun/Matt Pendleton Gainsville Sun’s Matt Pendleton Benjamin Solak has Buffalo choose Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Keon Coleman at number 28.
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Despite their shared characteristics, Coleman has performed better than Thomas in the draft. Coleman, who began the season expected to win the lottery, lost momentum and dropped around the end of Day 1 and began Day 2. Coleman didn’t play in an offense that best used him after transferring from Michigan State, and as a result, his output declined. Analysts who focus on data will be alarmed by the numerous warning signs in his production profile. Thanks to his combination of stature and quickness, Coleman, like Thomas, poses a vertical danger. Unfortunately, many are less confident in the 6-4 frame he gives due to his poor route running, after-the-catch ability, and blocking. Solak continued to combine his potential with quarterback Josh Allen’s skills in spite of this. Stefon Diggs would still need a WR2 to complement him and slot wide receiver Khalil Shakir for the Bills to be completely satisfied, according to Solak. Nevertheless, the Bills absolutely need to expand their outside wide receiver room, especially because Diggs is obviously not satisfied. A 6-4, 215-pound talent, Coleman has a strong swing; his playmaking and catch radius are elite WR1 caliber. He moves differently from other players.With Josh Allen tossing him the ball, he may become a star even if he ran inconsistently while at Florida State. See also: Bills select a replacement for wide out Gabe Davis in the NFL mock draft More would be anticipated of Coleman than Davis if he were to make his way to Western New York. In 2023, Davis completed 746 yards and seven touchdowns on 45 of his 81 targets received. Given how difficult his targets are, a high catch % might never materialize, but if he can convert more intermediate throws into safe completions and improve his utilization of underneath windows, he might become the valuable auxiliary target Buffalo has sorely needed.
