Reporter Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News suggested the Bills would invest an early pick in a new wide receiver, noting a player with rare size and athleticism but ample room to grow could fit Buffalo’s plans.
In Lysowski’s mocked scenario, the Bills would take Georgia State receiver Ted Hurst with the 61st overall selection. Hurst stands 6-foot-5 and runs a 4.40-second 40-yard dash, and he posted 1,004 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 2025. While he could develop into a No. 1 receiver, Lysowski described him as raw—with a limited route tree and needing work as a blocker—but the athletic ceiling is enticing.
Hurst’s combination of size and speed would be unmatched in Buffalo’s current receiving corps, and his ability to convert first downs and find the end zone could provide a needed boost on third downs and in red-zone situations.
The Bills have already reshaped their WR room, parting ways with veteran Curtis Samuel and adding field-stretching DJ Moore in a trade with the Chicago Bears. The team could still pursue more help, including the possibility of bringing back Brandin Cooks, who emerged as a top downfield target late in the previous season after joining the Bills mid-year.
Cooks remains available on the open market, and analysts have suggested the Bills could pursue him on a bargain one-year deal, given his age and recent production. His familiarity with Buffalo’s offense and quarterback could make him a compelling short-term fit if the price is right.
Overall, Buffalo appears intent on balancing upside with cost as it evaluates both draft targets and veteran options to support quarterback Josh Allen and strengthen the receiving corps for next season.
