The Buffalo Bills made a lot of moves in the first round of the NFL draft, but didn’t end up with a new player.
They have the chance again early on Friday, where they could land a wide receiver predicted to leave in the first round.
Bills general manager Brandon Beane made three separate trades in the opening round, moving back into the top of the second round. That puts them in range for Washington receiver Denzel Boston, who was originally pegged as a first-round target for the Bills at their original pick, No. 26.
Fansided’s Iestyn Harris said the “elite” Boston would be a top pick for the Bills.
“Denzel Boston may be the best WR in this draft that the Bills could actually get,” Harris wrote on Wednesday. “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.”
The Bills traded out of the No. 26 spot on Friday, sending their pick to the Houston Texans for the No. 28 pick along with third- and fifth-round picks.
The Bills then jumped back to No. 31, allowing the rival New England Patriots to move up in exchange for a fourth-round pick.
Bills Could Steal ‘Elite’ WR After NFL Draft Trades