Bills predicted to continue adding to growing stockpile of playmakers in 2025 NFL draft

The NFL Draft is several months away, but draft predictions are already coming out.

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Dec 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins (13) celebrates his touchdown scored against the Los Angeles Rams with tight end Dawson Knox (88) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The Bills offense has been one of the best in this season, but that shouldn't stop the Bills from continuing to add more weapons around Josh Allen. ESPN Insider Field Yates agrees, predicting Buffalo taps the rich talent from Ohio State, by selecting 6'1" 205 pound wide receiver Emeka Egbuka.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) stiff arms Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Jamier Johnson (9) during the second half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Ohio State won 38-15. / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Egbuka has had solid production this season for the Buckeyes and has started for them since 2022. During that time, he has recorded 175 receptions and 25 total touchdowns. He has had an exceptional career in Columbus, racking up yards and catches:

2022: 74 caches 1151 yards and 10 TDs
2023: 41 catches 515 yards and 4 TDs. Third-Team All-Big Ten Conference
2024: 60 catches 743 yards and 9 TDs. Second-Team All-Big Ten Conference

Here is what Yates had to say about Egbuka.

The Bills are in a distinctive spot at wide receiver -- the lack of difference-makers at the position hasn't necessarily held them back offensively, but it does feel as if they should address it with Amari Cooper set to hit free agency. And Josh Allen would love Egbuka running routes for him. He is such a tough and reliable player, making so many clutch catches for Ohio State during his productive career in Columbus. This season, he has 60 catches for 743 yards and nine TDs. He's an all-effort receiver who also earns his keep in the running game.
- Field Yates - ESPN Insider

Ohio State is quickly becoming known for producing stars at the wide receiver position. Since 2022, the Buckeyes have produced NFL standouts Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and most recently Marvin Harrison Jr. If we go further back, we have other stars such as Terry McLaurin and Bills own Curtis Samuel. Some have called Ohio State Wide Receiver University and it's easy to see why.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) runs to the endzone against the Purdue Boilermakers in the second half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. / Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Egbuka is expected to be a centerpiece for their offense in the playoffs. This season, he has caught 60 receptions, for 743 yards and nine touchdowns. He is considered by many draft analysts to be the best route runner in the coming 2025 NFL Draft. If you haven't seen Egbuka play this season, you're in luck. The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Tennessee Volunteers on December 21 in the first round of the College Football Playoffs.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) signals a first down against the Michigan Wolverines. / Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images