‘A 6-foot-2, 302-pounder, Carter is primarily a three-technique defensive tackle who played in 52 games in college from 2019-23. Carter, 23, was a team captain for three straight years — the first player in program history to do so.’
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Mark Gaughan: Bills hope Keon Coleman is the power forward they've been lacking
‘This is a guy who was good enough on the court to play for legendary Michigan State coach Tom Izzo’s team when he was a two-sport freshman for the Spartans in 2020 and 2021.’
How Bills stadium PSLs could mean less money for other local leisure venues
‘In Buffalo Niagara, however, the barely growing population means the pool of discretionary income is growing only about as fast as wages are rising. So any new venture that grabs a piece of the discretionary spending pie is largely taking it away from other businesses that compete for the same pool of money.’
Bills pick Florida State WR Keon Coleman: NFL draft profile, college stats, highlights
‘General manager Brandon Beane drove Bills fans crazy Thursday night by making two trades that vaulted the Bills out of the first round altogether. However, Beane was going to pick Coleman at No. 28 and at No. 32, but instead, knowing he’d still get him at No. 33, he was able to make the two trades while in the process procured better draft capital for the upcoming rounds.’
Draft grades: Buffalo Bills pick former top 10 prospect who 'fits them like a glove'
‘”He’s an above-rim specialist,” NFL Network analyst Chase Daniel said. “He’s an absolute monster at Mossing people. Probably the best ball skills in this entire draft.”‘
Bills pick Utah safety Cole Bishop: NFL draft profile, college stats, highlights
‘“Shoot, I’m super excited,” Bishop said regarding getting the chance to replace one of those two players at some point. “I mean two great players I watched but I haven’t studied them or anything. Going to come in, first thing I got to do is learn the playbook and then just try to add as much value as I can, and just try to be the best I can be every day.”’
Draft grades: Buffalo Bills select 'intimidating safety' and experts love his athleticism
‘”Big-time ball magnet,” NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah said. “You can use him to match up and cover tight ends. Plays with huge energy. Another one of those guys where it feels like if the ball is ever on the ground, Cole Bishop is there to pick it up.”‘
Bills pick Duke DT DeWayne Carter: NFL draft profile, college stats, highlights
‘The 6-foot-2, 304-pounder will instantly get the chance to become a rotational depth player along with free agent veteran signings Austin Johnson and Deshawn Williams.’
Draft grades: Bills get 'explosive' 300-pounder who Sean McDermott will love
‘Carter was Duke’s first three-year captain and recorded 125 tackles, 24.5 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 11 pass breakups, 7 forced fumbles and 4 fumble recoveries in his career with the Blue Devils.’
After surprising KC trade, Bills get their WR in Coleman
‘So after weeks of speculation that the Bills could move up for a wide receiver (a notion that only gained traction after the Stefon Diggs trade to Houston), they in fact went the other way. And then they did it again, trading the No. 32 pick, the last in the first round, to Carolina for the first pick of the second round, No. 33, and another late-round swap, this one a big jump from No. 200 to No. 141. The two trades should help fill out roster depth after an offseason marked by veteran departures.’
Buffalo Bills select Florida State receiver Keon Coleman in 2nd round of NFL Draft 2024
‘Beane said after the pick that the Bills had a group of guys they liked at pick no. 28 on Thursday night and that Coleman was in that group. Buffalo added a third-round pick from Kansas City and landed one of the guys they targeted in this range.’
Bills’ Keon Coleman had interesting Josh Allen comment 3 weeks after Stefon Diggs trade
‘The Bills drafted Florida State wide receiver Keon Coleman with the 33rd pick in the draft on Friday night. When asked why he’s a good fit in the Bills’ offense, Coleman mentioned his work ethic, fit as a true X receiver, and ability to pick things up quickly. But his last comment stood out, considering the way Diggs and the Bills ended their relationship earlier this month.’
Buffalo Bills select Keon Coleman: ‘They got one of the most freaky specimens in NFL Draft’ (Media reactions)
‘Following the selection, here is what people are saying about the Bills’ new wide receiver.’
Buffalo Bills select Utah safety Cole Bishop with pick no. 60 in 2nd round of NFL Draft
‘Bishop had a productive final season with the Utes, recording 60 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, 3 sacks, 2 interceptions, 3 pass breakups, and a forced fumble in 11 games. The Bills spent a lot of time scouting last year’s first-round pick Dalton Kincaid, a teammate of Bishop’s at Utah.’
Bills’ Dalton Kincaid reacts to team selecting Utah S Cole Bishop in 2024 NFL Draft
‘Bishop met with the media shortly after being selected and said he believed that Kincaid had sent him a text, but he had not had a chance to respond at that point. He did say that he was excited to reunite with Kincaid due to the tight end’s love for Buffalo.’