Connecting the dots on Buffalo Bills 2026 NFL Draft visits

ORCHARD PARK, NY - SEPTEMBER 22: Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane watches warm ups before the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at New Era Field on September 22, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Buffalo defeats Cincinnati 21-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

With the 2026 NFL Draft just days away, there’s a noticeable lack of buzz around the Buffalo Bills and what they may do in the first round. It’s possible things are a bit more tight-lipped after a relatively rocky offseason, or maybe the success of the Buffalo Sabres has deservedly shifted the focus in Western New York to the NHL Playoffs. But I’ve discovered something with this year’s Bills’ pre-draft visits that might be a bit of a tell on how things could go later this week.

Let me start by saying this: I’m not someone to go through years of data related to past drafts, pre-draft visits, Zoom meetings, etc. So when I present my theory, consider this more of a hunch and less of statistical analysis to back-up a certain philosophy. I should also add that it’s possible there are additional pre-draft visitors the public isn’t aware of, but we’ve done our best here at Buffalo Rumblings to compile a comprehensive list of known visitors. Now that I’ve hopefully lowered your expectations, hear me out when it comes to the pre-draft visitors to One Bills Drive.

In looking over the list, there’s only one (projected) first-round prospect who’s made a top 30 visit to Buffalo. That is of course KC Concepcion. The Texas A&M wide receiver is certainly a fan favorite of Bills Mafia (myself included), who would likely provide an instant upgrade to the Bills’ offense. Many of you are probably aware that Concepcion was born in Rochester, NY and his father is a Bills fan —- adding to any speculation that he could be a fit in Buffalo. But again, outside of Concepcion, the Bills have not met with any other prospects who are considered first rounders.