The bigger picture | How draft class depth is beneficial for the Bills
**‘It’s deep across the board’ | Emory Hunt, *CBS Sports***
Hunt credited, in-part, the depth of the 2026 NFL Draft class to eligibility and getting more collegiate level experience. In addition to that, NCAA football evolving is happening on both sides of the ball, specifically at the positions that Buffalo needs — wide receiver, edge rusher and cornerback.
"We're seeing now more sets of three, four, five wide receiver sets. So, we're seeing more wide receivers that have that time on task that they can step in right away and play right away … now you see guys hit the ground running," Hunt said.
"And on the other side of the ball, you have the byproduct of the offense … you're getting more corners and safeties that can get out there and cover. So, the depth there is evident … because guys are throwing the ball a lot more in college, you're getting guys that can get to the quarterback … It's deep across the board."
Specifically at wide receiver, Hunt said that he gave about five prospects high-end grades. That included Makai Lemon out of USC, who he has as the top slot wide receiver, Jordyn Tyson out of Arizona State as his No. 1 X receiver, former Ohio Stater Carnell Tate as the top Z receiver and Washington's Denzel Boston as his No. 1 inside receiver.
Chris Brazzell II out of Tennessee adds more depth to that position group as well as former Georgi State Panther Ted Hurst. Hunt also said he considers Bryce Lance out of North Dakota State a good day two pick. Other wide receivers adding depth to the class are Zachariah Branch out of Georgia and Brenen Thompson out of Mississippi State.