UConn’s Speedy Skyler Bell Sparks NFL Draft Interest
Skyler Bell from UConn has caught the eye of NFL teams thanks to his deep threat and ability to stretch fields vertically, making him a valuable addition to any team's offense.
For the Bills receiver has a ring to it that is resonating with fans and media alike this offseason. And like Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell, who the team hosted for a pre-draft visit, UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell also met with Buffalo at the NFL combine, per Storrs Central . A 6-foot, 185-pound speedy pass catcher from the Bronx, he was one of the most productive wide receivers in all of college football in 2025.
Bell rang up 1,282 receiving yards (third-most among all FBS wideouts), and 13 touchdowns, while earning an 81. 8 overall grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF) that ranked 42nd among all wide receivers nationwide. And he caught the eye of the only NFL team from New York, who he had a chance to speak to in the event they select him to play in his home state.
Originally at Wisconsin before transferring to UConn, Bell's career took off in the Huskies' offense, where his ability to stretch the field vertically made him a deep threat while averaging 17. 2 yards per reception in 2024. At the next level, his big-play potential offers appeal as a prospect to NFL teams.
Despite playing at a smaller program by college football standards, Bell's production and athleticism could push him higher than expected on the draft board, currently projected as a Day 2 or Day 3 selection. While Buffalo is expected to select him with their second pick after trading their second rounder to Chicago for DJ Moore.