The Buffalo Bills may not have a glaring hole that needs to be addressed in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, but there are several future needs they must think about. The offensive line is in need of new blood. Linebackers are in short supply. The wide receiver core in particular is in need of bolstering, and there are plenty of prospects to choose from.
Following the trade for D.J. Moore, the Bills don't necessarily need a No. 1; They just need more than they have, and cheaply. That gives the Bills freedom of choice.
At pick No. 26 in Round 1, the Bills are in an unfortunate spot. The cream of the crop in all positions will be unavailable, as many as six wide receivers could be off the board before the Bills make their selection.
A few names surely will already be taken; Say goodbye to the likes of Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, and Jordan Tyson. This 'Big 3' is as talented as they are unattainable. Cruel and unfortunate for the Bills.
So, Buffalo must turn its eyes to the players it can actually acquire. Based on projections around the league, this is where the fight is.
Denzel Boston - Washington
Height: 6'4 Weight: 212lbs
Denzel Boston may be the best WR in this draft that the Bills could actually get. He offers the elite size and frame most teams hope for in a prospect, with some of the best hands in the draft. He's a highly capable route runner and a fluid mover- A natural athlete and extreme competitor to the finish.
His flaws reside in struggles to separate from coverage, even at the college level. His speed maxes out far too early for an athlete of his size, though it's unclear if the issue is technical or physical. Still, warts and all, Boston is a truly impressive prospect. If he's still available at pick No. 26, the Bills cannot hesitate.
Kevin 'KC' Concepcion - Texas A&M
Height: 6'0 Weight: 196lbs
This Texas A&M product may not be prototypically sized like many of the other prospects on this list, but his place near the top of it is well-deserved. With the ball in his hands, KC Concepcion is a truly dangerous man.
His awareness of coverage is matched by his route-running, and his competitiveness at the catch point outweighs his size. Natural ball-tracking and instant separation make him a surprising deep-ball threat, but his elusiveness makes offenses want to feed him the ball early. Concepcion even showcases a great release package.
The flaws in Concepcion's game are largely physical, but not all. His size does offer issues, like his ineffectiveness as a blocker or problems overcoming physical defenders. The other problem is his drop issues. He fails to secure the ball when there's room to run or a big hit coming in. It's a teachable issue, but definitely still an issue.
Omar Cooper Jr. - Indiana
Height: 6'0 Weight: 199lbs
If Omar Cooper Jr. is available at pick No. 26, the Bills have a question on their hands. In him, they find a compact build like a running back, with the awareness of a seasoned veteran receiver. He's aggressive at the catch point, with the body control and understanding of the defense to make tough plays happen over and over.
The downside is his size, as expected. He lacks the natural athleticism of much of this class and can't make up for it with brute force. He also didn't see a wide range of usage in college- He's tough to pin down as a do-it-all receiver. Still, Cooper Jr. is a solid all-around WR, and could be a stud as early as year two.
Chris Brazzell II - Tennessee
Height: 6'4 Weight: 198lbs
What Cooper doesn't offer as an athlete, we find in Chris Brazzell II. Arguably one of the top athletes in the draft class, he brings a wide range of physical traits. A true WR, his game speed and fluidity when running routes are impressive. He has a solid release package, good awareness downfield and near the sidelines, and some of the best game speed in the class.
Backhandedly, Brazzell may be too much of a wide receiver. He's underweight for his frame, which leads to struggles beating press coverage or physical cornerback play. At the catch point, his timing needs much work, and he fails to create after the catch when he does haul it in. He's a great talent, but unvaried. At the time of this writing, Brazzell is the only player listed that the Bills have not directly spoken to.
Of these receivers, at least one will be available at pick No. 26. If they're the right one for the Buffalo Bills, there's no reason to hesitate. Josh Allen needs security not just for 2026, but long beyond- Here is where the Bills get it.