Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell could be a player to watch for the Buffalo Bills ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
As things stand, the Bills hold the No. 26 overall pick in the first round. The team has seven total picks scattered around the board. Buffalo is missing their second-round pick (traded for D.J. Moore), but the team picks twice in the fifth round.
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If things hold there, general manager Brandon Beane and the Bills front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.
During the run up to the draft, which starts April 23, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game.
Bell, who had a pre-draft visit with the Bills, is up next in our prospect previews.
Here’s a rundown of what experts are saying about his game:
WR Chris Bell | Louisville | Senior
USAT
Vitals
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 222 lbs
Age: 21.7.
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Pros
Uses big frame to win contested catches
Fearless over the middle; hard to bring down after the catch
4.4 speed turns short passes into long gains
Adjusts to the ball on deep throws and back-shoulder throws
Cons
ACL tear in 2025 season (November)
Limited short-area quickness
Can get jammed up at the line
Route-running needs refinement
Stats
2025 stats (11 GP):
72 receptions, 917 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 83.4 receiving yards per game
Career Stats (47 GP):
151 receptions, 2,166 receiving yards, 12 touchdowns
2025 PFF grade:
PFF grade over the last three seasons:
Consensus rank
Draft stock: Round 2
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