Even though the 2026 season hasn't kicked off yet, ESPN is already looking ahead with a way-too-early 2027 NFL Draft mock. For the Buffalo Bills, that projection brings an intriguing possibility—and a familiar position of need.

In this early forecast, the Bills land at pick No. 31 overall (which, yes, implies a Super Bowl loss). That slot has them targeting Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams. It's a pick that echoes Buffalo's own draft strategy from this past year, when they passed on a wideout early despite the position being a clear priority.

Coleman-Williams is still developing, but the potential is hard to ignore. After a standout freshman campaign in 2024, his sophomore season saw a dip: 49 catches for 689 yards and two touchdowns across 14 games, with some struggles on dropped passes. Still, the raw talent is undeniable.

What makes Coleman-Williams so intriguing is his versatility as a three-level threat. He has the vertical speed to stack defenders and get behind them, plus the body control to adjust and make catches outside the strike zone. If he can bounce back and recapture that freshman form, he could be exactly the kind of big-time receiver the Bills have been searching for.

Of course, with a full season of college football and an entire NFL campaign still ahead, this mock is pure speculation. But for Bills fans dreaming of a deep playoff run and a future playmaker, it's a tantalizing glimpse at what could be.