After falling to the Denver Broncos in the final moments of last year’s AFC Divisional Round, many fans and analysts blamed the team’s receiving room and the Buffalo Bills’ inability to surround Josh Allen with talent.
Early in the offseason, however, the Bills began to address the need, acquiring DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears. Now, with the NFL Draft approaching, Buffalo is projected to take it one step further and select a standout 23-TD WR from Arizona State in the first round.
Bills Predicted to Draft Arizona State All-American
On Tuesday, April 21, PFSN’s Allison Koehler published a three-round 2026 NFL Mock Draft, revealing her “projected picks, surprises, and team fits.” Notably, at pick No. 19, Koehler shook up the mock by having the Buffalo Bills trade up with the Carolina Panthers.
The projected deal includes Buffalo receiving No. 19 and No. 119 in exchange for No. 26 and a 2027 2nd-rounder. With the newly acquired selection, Koehler predicts the Bills to draft WR Jordyn Tyson out of Arizona State.
She wrote: “Some teams may have Jordyn Tyson as the WR1 in the 2026 NFL Draft, blending size (6’1″, 195) with elite speed, fluidity, and route-running upside.”
“He’s a dynamic separator with sharp movement skills, reliable downfield tracking, and playmaking ability after the catch, making him a true three-level threat.”
“The primary concern is durability, as past knee injuries have limited his full-season availability, but his athleticism appears unaffected. If he checks out medically, Tyson has one of the most complete skill sets in the class.”
According to PFSN’s NFL Draft HQ, Tyson ranks as the 3rd best WR prospect, and 11th overall player, with an 88.76 grade. Meanwhile, based on the PFSN NFL Mock Draft user data and expert mock drafts, Tyson is expected to be drafted in the 12-17 range.
PFSN’s Ian Cummings had this to say about Tyson in his official scouting report:
“Jordyn Tyson entered the 2026 NFL Draft cycle as PFSN’s preliminary WR1, and he remains a very real WR1 candidate near the top of the board. At 6’1″, 195 pounds, Tyson blends the line between bigger catch-dominating WRs and smaller route-dominating ones. At his size, he’s an effortless accelerator, and a snappy and fluid short-area mover, with bristling foot quickness and elastic stride freedom that translates well both as a stem operator and in the RAC phase.”
The Bills’ current wide receiver room is headlined by DJ Moore and Khalil Shakir. The group also features Joshua Palmer, Keon Coleman, and Tyrell Shavers. While solid, trading up for and selecting Tyson, an All-American WR, would undoubtedly solidify the unit and take it to the next level.
This past season, Josh Allen and the Bills had their clearest path to a Super Bowl yet, with Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson, and Joe Burrow all missing the playoffs. Still, they weren’t able to capitalize on the opportunity.
Now, entering the 2026-27 season, led by Allen, James Cook, a potentially improved wide receiver room featuring Moore and Tyson, and a rejuvenated defense, Buffalo once again has a prime opportunity to contend for a Super Bowl.
