Skyler Bell

NFL wide receiver. Position: WR. Team: Buffalo Bills.

Quick Facts

Position: WR
Team: Buffalo Bills
College: UConn
Draft: 2026 Day 3 (fell to Day 3 despite strong college production)
Height/Build: 5'11", elite speed and agility

2026 Outlook

Rookie WR who landed in an ideal situation with Joe Brady's offense and elite QB Josh Allen. At UConn, Bell thrived in catch-and-run situations with 1,278 receiving yards in 2025 and 2,100+ yards over his last two college seasons. ESPN's Jordan Reid highlighted him as one of the most underrated rookies in the 2026 class. He'll compete for snaps alongside DJ Moore and veteran receivers but has the game-breaking speed to work into a meaningful role by season end (per ESPN names the Buffalo Bills player the rest of the NFL could wake up on during the 2026 season).

RotoBaller's dynasty coverage notes Bell "proved a reliable target for Josh Allen in 11-on-11s" during Bills' final OTA practice (early June). His versatility to play both inside and outside the numbers provides multiple pathways to playing time, especially with third-year receiver Keon Coleman absent from OTAs. While the jump from UConn to the NFL is significant, Bell's demonstrated chemistry with Allen and development trajectory position him as a potential steady fantasy contributor by mid-season (per 2026 Dynasty Rookie Rankings for Fantasy Football (June Updates)).

Pre-draft dynasty experts ranked Bell as a second-round selection, comparing his game to AJ Brown's. Analysts highlighted his big frame and bullying ability at the catch point, despite late-season ACL injury concerns causing his draft stock to dip. Dynasty League Football rated him as solid mid-second-round value even before landing in Buffalo's ideal Joe Brady system (per 2026 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings: Consensus Second Round).

Role / Depth Chart

Early contributor. Likely third WR behind Moore and Shakir, though his speed and catch-and-run ability could accelerate his path to snaps.

Injury Status

Healthy.

Recent News

2026-06-01 — ESPN names the Buffalo Bills player the rest of the NFL could wake up on during the... (ESPN names the Buffalo Bills player the rest of the NFL could wake up on during the...)
2026-05-28 — Bills Rookie Skyler Bell Sends Clear Message on Josh Allen Adjustment (Bills Rookie Skyler Bell Sends Clear Message on Josh Allen Adjustment)
2026-05-13 — 16 Players Experts Target or Avoid (2026 Fantasy Football) (16 Players Experts Target or Avoid (2026 Fantasy Football))
2026-06-01 — 100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more (100 days to the 2026 NFL season: Predictions, injuries, more)
2026-06-07 — Predicting Bills target shares and Josh Allen’s statistics in 2026 (Predicting Bills target shares and Josh Allen’s statistics in 2026)
2026-04-28 — Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection after the 2026 NFL Draft (Buffalo Bills 53-man roster projection after the 2026 NFL Draft)
2026-04-02 — NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs (NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs)
2026-05-28 — 3 reasons why the Buffalo Bills' offense will improve in 2026 (3 reasons why the Buffalo Bills' offense will improve in 2026)
2026-04-26 — 2026 NFL Draft Day 3 grades, picks: Every selection in Rounds 4-7 (2026 NFL Draft Day 3 grades, picks: Every selection in Rounds 4-7)
2026-02-26 — 2026 NFL Draft: Wide receivers who raised and lowered their stock after transferring (2026 NFL Draft: Wide receivers who raised and lowered their stock after transferring)

Open Questions

Will his rookie season show enough to establish him as a core WR2 long-term?