The Buffalo Bills have been reloading aggressively this offseason, determined to finally push superstar quarterback Josh Allen over the hump and into Super Bowl contention. After trading for explosive wide receiver D.J. Moore from the Chicago Bears, signing versatile safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, and adding edge rusher Bradley Chubb in free agency, general manager Brandon Beane’s “win-now” mentality is crystal clear. But the aggression doesn’t stop there—the 2026 NFL Draft presents another prime opportunity to surround Allen with even more firepower.
In his latest seven-round mock draft, Adam Zientek of AtoZ Sports predicts the Bills will pull off a mega heist in the middle rounds by selecting Baylor wide receiver Josh Cameron at No. 126 overall in the fourth round. This pick could quietly become one of the most feared late-round steals of the 2026 class, handing Allen a physical, productive weapon who dominated at the college level and showed out at the Senior Bowl.
Cameron, a 6’1″, 224-pound former walk-on turned two-time first-team All-Big 12 selection, is the definition of a sleeper rising fast. In his standout 2025 senior season at Baylor, he led the Bears with 69 receptions for 872 yards and 9 touchdowns, earning first-team All-Big 12 honors and proving he’s a reliable chain-mover with red-zone reliability. His physical style—built like a running back with exceptional play strength—allows him to bully man coverage, win contested catches, and dominate positioning on fades and back-shoulder throws. Zientek highlights Cameron as a “three-year starter” whose blocking in the run game is consistently strong, adding value beyond just receiving.
But Cameron’s versatility doesn’t end there. He’s an elite punt returner, bringing a “Swiss Army Knife” element that could immediately impact special teams in Buffalo. Zientek notes that Cameron was viewed as a potential Day 2 standout after a successful Senior Bowl performance, where his physicality and playmaking flashed against top competition. While he sometimes struggles against press coverage and can get jammed at the line, his production, motor, and multi-phase upside make him an ideal mid-round target for a team like the Bills that needs more weapons to complement Moore and stretch defenses.
Pairing Cameron with Allen’s cannon arm and improvisational brilliance could be devastating. Imagine the mismatch nightmares: Allen’s deep-ball accuracy targeting Moore on the outside, then dumping off to Cameron on slants and digs where his strength turns short gains into explosive plays. Defenses already bracing for Moore’s speed and route-running will now face an added layer of physicality in the slot or boundary—a player who led his team in catches, yards, and touchdowns while averaging over 72 yards per game in 2025.
Zientek’s full mock paints an even broader picture of Buffalo’s draft aggression. In the first round at No. 26, he has the Bills selecting Texas A&M pass rusher Cashius Howell, a sack machine with 11.5 sacks, 31 tackles, a forced fumble, and six defended passes in 2025, plus 27 career college sacks. The third round brings Penn State safety Zakee Wheatley at No. 91, a sure-tackling playmaker with 74 tackles in 2025 and a strong 2024 campaign featuring three interceptions.
Later picks include Texas A&M linebacker Taurean York (No. 165), Western Michigan edge Nadame Tucker (No. 168), Tennessee defensive tackle Bryson Eason (No. 182), and NC State cornerback Devon Marshall (No. 220)—a haul focused on bolstering both lines, the secondary, and adding depth.
If Zientek’s vision plays out, though, it’s the fourth-round selection of Josh Cameron that could steal headlines come September 2026. Opposing defenses, already reeling from Buffalo’s revamped roster, are about to get ripped apart by yet another dynamic weapon in Allen’s arsenal. The Bills aren’t just hoping for a breakthrough—they’re engineering one. And with a physical, proven producer like Cameron potentially landing in Orchard Park, the fear factor in the AFC East just skyrocketed.
