To be clear, this author liked Skyler Bell before liking Skyler Bell was cool . When the Connecticut wide receiver wowed NFL scouts at his Pro Day, we wrote about how the Buffalo Bills had boots on the ground in Storrs. Apparently impressed by what they saw, the Bills used the No. 125 overall selection to draft Bell late last month. Although he lasted until Day 3, the 5-foot-11 Bell could wind up providing more value than any of Buffalo's other nine picks. With statistics suggesting Bell possesses long-term WR1 potential , the versatile pass-catcher is the choice for Bills On SI 's favorite 2026 draft pick. Nov 1, 2025; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies wide receiver Skyler Bell (1) makes the touchdown against UAB Blazers cornerback Tariq Watson (24) in the second quarter | David Butler II-Imagn Images NFL Media analyst Chad Reuter went as far as listing Bell as one of sixteen rookies " who could compete for starter snaps ." "I believe Bell has the frame to play outside and inside.…