Reports indicate the Bills eyed a move up to select Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion, who went off the board at No. 24 to the Cleveland Browns. ESPN sources relayed that a pursuit of Concepcion was discussed, and his selection appears to have prompted Buffalo’s retreat from further early picks.
Cleveland appeared intent on adding receiving depth at No. 24, as the Browns had already addressed the tackle position with Spencer Fano at No. 9. With three viable WR options still available at that moment, Buffalo’s decision to trade back may have been influenced by Concepcion’s draft status and Cleveland’s selection.
Buffalo will have another opportunity to add a wide receiver early in the second round, starting with the No. 35 pick. While Concepcion was no longer on the board, another potential target—Denzel Boston—was still expected to attract interest, though his status remained uncertain as night two began.
Overall, the Bills’ three-back sequence reflects a strategic shift to maximize value, aiming to land a Day 1 impact receiver through later selections rather than forcing a single pick at No. 26. The team’s approach underscores a broader plan to enhance the receiving corps while preserving draft capital for additional rounds.
