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The Buffalo Bills have already gone to work overhauling an underperforming wide receiver room, and could have the chance to make another very big addition soon.<\/p>\n

Reporter Lance Lysowski of the Buffalo News suggested the Bills will invest an early draft pick in a new wide receiver, one with some great physical tools and athleticism, but plenty of room to grow.<\/p>\n

Bills Opt for \u2018Raw\u2019 Talent at Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/p>\n

In his mock draft, Lysowski predicted the Bills would take an edge rusher in the first round before addressing their wide receiver room with their next pick.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the 61st pick of the NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills select Georgia State receiver Ted Hurst, who\u2019s tall (6-foot-5) and fast (4.4-second 40-yard dash),\u201d Lysowski wrote. \u201cHurst totaled 1,004 yards and six touchdowns in 2025, while 70.9% of his catches were a first down or touchdown.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lysowski added that Hurst has the ability to grow into a No. 1 receiver, but said the Bills could take a \u201cgamble\u201d on his raw potential.<\/p>\n

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\u201cNo one else in the Bills\u2019 receiving corps has his skill set,\u201d Lysowski wrote. \u201cHurst is raw. He ran a limited route tree. His technique as a blocker needs extensive work. But the skill set is tantalizing enough for this to be a worthwhile gamble.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Bills don\u2019t have another receiver with the combination of Hurst\u2019s size and speed, and have lacked a go-to receiver in third-down situations. Hurst\u2019s skill at converting first downs and scoring touchdowns could be a big boost to the team.<\/p>\n

Bills Could Make More Additions<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bills have already made some changes to their wide receiver room, parting ways with veteran Curtis Samuel and adding field-stretching DJ Moore in a trade with the Chicago Bears.<\/p>\n

They could have more room to add, with one of last year\u2019s top targets still on the open market. The Bills snatched veteran Brandin Cooks off waivers late last season, then watched him immediately grow into Allen\u2019s top downfield target for the final stretch of the season and playoffs.<\/p>\n

SI.com\u2019s Alex Brasky suggested last month that the Bills would be keen on bringing Cooks back into the fold for next year.<\/p>\n

\u201cFinally, a familiar face, as Cooks remains available after he offered a reasonable deep threat during his time in Buffalo a season ago,\u201d Brasky wrote. \u201cAt 32 years old, it\u2019s fair to question what Cooks has left in the tank, but what he put on display during the 2025 season leaves room for optimism as far as what he could provide on a bargain one-year deal.\u201d<\/p>\n

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