Buffalo Bills 2024 NFL Prospect Picks, Analysis and Spotlight | NFL Draft

THE 2024 NFL Draft is now in the rearview mirror. After a wave of selections from April 25 to 27, 257 players were selected to join the NFL.

With this, we provide you with our complete summary of the Buffalo Bills‘ draft, with an analysis of every selection the team made over the weekend and an in-depth look at its top pick.

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2024 draft picks

• 2 (33): WR Keon Coleman, Florida State
• 2 (60): S Cole Bishop, Utah
• 3 (95): DI DeWayne Carter, Duke
• 4 (128): running back Ray Davis, Kentucky
• 5 (141): C Sedrick Van Pran, Georgia
• 5 (160): LB Edefuan Ulofoshio, Washington
• 5 (168): ED Javon Solomon, Troy
• 6 (204): T Tylan Grable, UCF
• 6 (219): CB Daequan Hardy, Penn State
• 7 (221): G Travis Clayton, International Pathway program

Coleman — Coleman was the fourth-best receiver remaining on PFF’s big board, but he fills an obvious need on a Bills team that lost Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis this offseason. Coleman possesses prototypical “X” receiver size and athleticism. There are some concerns about his production profile – he earned a 42nd percentile grade in 2023 – but he will have one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.

Bishop — The Bills select Bishop in the second round, hoping he can fill the void left by the departures of Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer. Bishop is a high-effort player who peaked with a 75.5 overall PFF grade in 2022 and improved his tackling in 2023. That may be a bit of a stretch, but Bishop is a high-level player who can help Buffalo to rebuild the secondary.

Carter- The Bills are drafting an ultra-productive defensive tackle, as Carter’s 114 pressures since 2022 are the second-most defensive tackles in the Power Five. Although Carter is not an elite athlete, he is smart, versatile and capable of playing both the run and pass game. Possessing a wide range of passing moves, Carter will be a handful for NFL offensive linemen if he improves his downhill speed and quickness.

Davis— Davis has a versatile skill set that will fit perfectly in Josh Allen and Buffalo’s pass-happy offense. In 2023, Davis ranked ninth in the FBS with a 91.4 PFF rushing grade, while his seven receiving touchdowns led all players at the position. Davis can be a home run hitter, having racked up 12 runs of 20-plus yards in 2023, good for 13th among FBS backs last year.

VanPran— A potential Day 2 target for teams in need of a high-level player on the interior, Van Pran allowed just one sack in more than 1,400 pass blocking attempts at Georgia. He fits in as a “first man on the bench” type of guy at all three of Buffalo’s interior positions.

Ulofoshio — Ulofoshio played more than 300 defensive snaps for the first time in his career last season in Washington. He was also impressive, earning a 79.8 overall rating and a 90.4 coverage rating. Here, Buffalo is banking on the good side of a prospect with good length and a strong athletic profile.

Solomon — Buffalo adds depth to the rim here. Solomon is a top-100 prospect in PFF due to his overall scoring profile, as he has earned an 88.2 PFF grade since 2022 to rank sixth at the position. His 32 sacks since 2021 rank first among all draft-eligible Edge Rushers.

Gralé — Grable began his career at Jacksonville State before transferring to UCF and playing his final two seasons for the Knights at left tackle. Grable is an athletic and developmental option for the Bills late in Day 3. He ranks in the 60th percentile of qualifying college tackles in pass blocking over the past two seasons.

Robust – The Bills land a cornerback for the first time in this draft, with Hardy coming off a season in which he played a career-high 419 snaps. He earned a PFF coverage grade of 63.9, allowing 318 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 240 coverage snaps.

Clayton— Clayton is a product of the International Pathway program. He comes from England and brings elite size and athleticism. His background is rugby and boxing.

Prospect Spotlight: WR Keon Coleman, Florida State

Scouting Summary

Coleman initially committed to Michigan State as a two-sport athlete and transferred to State of Florida in 2023. His evaluation is a test of the extent to which scouts prefer contested-catch receivers over athletic splitters. He’s an impressive 6-foot-4, 215-pound athlete who likes to get physical with cornerbacks, as he consistently catches passes through contact.

While this results in breathtaking feats of strength, his lack of separation ability is concerning for the next level: there just aren’t many guys who make a living as consistent catch receivers contested, and those who do are often among the best. best receivers in the league.

Above average wins

WAA represents the number of wins a player is worth compared to an average college football player and is a metric that evaluators can use to evaluate performance. It combines a player’s performance in each facet of the game (using PFF grades) and the value of each facet in winning football games. The result is a first-of-its-kind metric that allows for multi-position evaluation and predicts future value at the player and team level.

How Does Coleman Rank in Stable Metrics

Coleman had his most successful season in 2022 when he completed 62.5% of his contested targets. Although this number is not stable from year to year, the FSU product uses his big frame very well in contested situations.

He also has a career drop rate of 4.1%, which ranks him in the 92nd percentile among all receivers during that span.

The essential

Coleman is a top athlete for the position from an explosiveness standpoint. His burst, top speed and jumping ability are All-Pro caliber.

However, the lack of agility in his game limits his route tree and ability to separate from defensive backs. Those who like alpha-type receivers above the edge will be big fans, but his inability to consistently separate means he won’t be a good fit for everyone.