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The Buffalo Bills are working hard to strengthen their roster ahead of the 2024 NFL season. While it’s unclear what the Bills plan to do with their first-round pick, quarterback Josh Allen might’ve just dropped a major hint.
During an appearance on “The QB Room” podcast, Allen’s former backup, Kyle Allen, asked who he “loved” receiver-wise coming into the 2024 draft.
“The top three guys, Malik Nabers, Rome Odunze, and Marvin Harrison Jr. are all three pretty great prospects,” Allen said. “Then you get to that kinda second-ish tier if you will, of Brian Thomas, Adonai Mitchell, I think Keon Coleman, Troy Franklin, Xavier Worthy are all there, Xavier Legette.”
The list of receivers Allen named immediately raised some eyebrows, as the players he named fit the exact mold of what Buffalo needs. While his Top 3 are unlikely to be available at No. 28, the rest could be legit targets.
SI’s Anthony Licciardi wrote, “His list may provide some clues as to what he and his team are thinking. Each of those second-tier targets, except Worthy, profiles as X receivers, largely in the mold of [Gabe] Davis,” who left to sign with the Jacksonville Jaguars in free agency.
“While some after more fluid athleticism, natural separation skills, or better after-the-catch efforts, they would presumably slide into his spot on the depth chart. Other early-round names like Georgia’s Ladd McConkey and Washington’s combination of Ja’Lynn Polk and Jalen McMillan, weren’t named. None of them fit that aforementioned archetype.”
After hearing Allen’s comments, several fans believe this means the Bills are definitely drafting a receiver in the first round.