INDIANAPOLIS — The Buffalo Bills hold seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they are wasting zero time hunting for firepower. Buffalo desperately needs an explosive playmaker to stretch the field for Josh Allen. Inside the glaring lights of Lucas Oil Stadium, the front office is aggressively conducting 18-minute formal interviews with the top pass-catchers and defensive backs in the nation. The loudest buzz at the NFL Combine surrounds Texas A&M star KC Concepcion and Arizona State route-runner Jordyn Tyson.
The turf at Lucas Oil Stadium smells of rubber and sheer ambition. Draft hopefuls battle nerves while executives scrutinize every twitch. Buffalo clearly wants to upgrade the X and slot receiver positions. Washington’s Denzel Boston brings a massive 6-foot-4, 210-pound frame, offering a physical red-zone threat to pair with Keon Coleman. Boston confirmed he went over offensive schemes directly with the Bills’ coaching staff, walking away with a strong impression.
Then there is KC Concepcion. The Texas A&M standout dominated the SEC in 2025, eventually winning the Paul Hornung Award. He forces missed tackles and turns short slants into blazing sprints down the sideline, recording a massive 7.2 yards after catch per reception. Concepcion carries a deeply personal connection to Western New York. He was born in Rochester, and his father raised him to bleed Bills red and blue. Drafting the local kid would instantly inject raw electricity into Highmark Stadium.
Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson presents a high-risk, high-reward scenario. Tyson possesses absolute elite hands and route-running ability, but his medical sheet carries red flags. He suffered a torn ACL, MCL, and PCL in 2022, a broken collarbone in 2024, and fought through hamstring issues in 2025. Despite the pain, he hauled in 61 catches for 711 yards and 8 touchdowns last season. When asked about his health in Indianapolis, Tyson smiled off the doubt, making it clear he believes he is the most dangerous receiver on the board.
“That would be amazing. I would love it… I am a person that gets better every year. Ever since I was a little kid, it was get better every year.”
— Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State Wide Receiver (on the prospect of catching passes from Josh Allen)
General Manager Brandon Beane knows the AFC East is entirely unforgiving. Buffalo cannot afford to miss on these early selections. If the Bills package some of their seven picks to trade up, they will likely target a dynamic wideout like Tyson or Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr. in the first round to keep pace with the high-scoring offenses in the conference.
Beyond the offense, the defensive secondary demands immediate attention. Safety ranks as one of the deepest positions in this draft class. The Bills met with Oregon’s Dillon Thieneman and South Carolina’s Jalon Kilgore, signaling a strong intent to double-dip at defensive back. Expect Buffalo to secure a premier receiver early on Day 1, then aggressively stockpile physical safeties on Day 2 to reinforce the back end of the defense for deep playoff runs.
