{"id":576383,"date":"2026-03-31T13:51:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/576383\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T13:51:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T13:51:10","slug":"bills-2026-nfl-draft-target-scouting-report-for-wr-chris-bell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/576383\/","title":{"rendered":"Bills 2026 NFL draft target: Scouting report for WR Chris Bell"},"content":{"rendered":"

Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell could be a player to watch for the\u00a0Buffalo Bills<\/a>\u00a0ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.<\/p>\n

As things stand, the\u00a0Bills<\/a>\u00a0hold 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<\/a>), but the team picks twice in the fifth round.<\/p>\n

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If things hold there, general manager Brandon Beane and the Bills<\/a> front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.<\/p>\n

During the run up to the draft, which starts April 23,\u00a0Bills Wire<\/a>\u00a0will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game.<\/p>\n

Bell, who had a pre-draft visit with the Bills, is up next in our prospect previews.<\/p>\n

Here’s a rundown of what experts are saying about his game:<\/p>\n

WR Chris Bell | Louisville | Senior\"USAT\"<\/p>\n

USAT<\/p>\n

Vitals<\/p>\n

Height: 6’2″<\/p>\n

Weight: 222 lbs<\/p>\n

Age: 21.7.<\/p>\n

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Pros<\/p>\n

Uses big frame to win contested catches<\/p>\n

Fearless over the middle; hard to bring down after the catch<\/p>\n

4.4 speed turns short passes into long gains<\/p>\n

Adjusts to the ball on deep throws and back-shoulder throws<\/p>\n

Cons<\/p>\n

ACL tear in 2025 season (November)<\/p>\n

Limited short-area quickness<\/p>\n

Can get jammed up at the line<\/p>\n

Route-running needs refinement<\/p>\n

Stats<\/p>\n

2025 stats (11 GP):<\/p>\n

72 receptions, 917 receiving yards, 6 touchdowns, 83.4 receiving yards per game<\/p>\n

Career Stats (47 GP):<\/p>\n

151 receptions, 2,166 receiving yards, 12 touchdowns<\/p>\n

2025 PFF grade:<\/p>\n

PFF grade over the last three seasons:<\/p>\n

Consensus rank<\/p>\n

Draft stock: Round 2<\/p>\n

Highlight reel<\/p>\n

For more, visit:<\/p>\n

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