NFL Network analyst Maurice Jones-Drew’s first mock draft of the season goes against the grain concerning how many analysts view it as an option for the Buffalo Bills first-round pick.

While many analysts see the Bills selecting a defensive player in the first round, Jones-Drew has Buffalo looking to bolster their offense.

In his Mock Draft 1.0, Jones-Drew has the Bills selecting Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. Jones-Drew highlighted how this pick will make Buffalo’s offense even more potent: “The Bills strengthen the supporting cast for reigning MVP Josh Allen by adding a receiver with a high football IQ, great route-running ability and the toughness to make contested catches downfield.”

Egbuka finished his college career with 205 receptions, good for the top spot in Ohio State history. Egbuka reached double-digit touchdown totals in both of his completely healthy seasons for the Buckeyes in 2022 and 2024. He caught 10 touchdowns in each of those seasons. All told, Egbuka totaled 2,868 and 24 touchdown receptions during his time in Columbus.

Egbuka was one of the most consistent receivers in college football. He has great hands, is a solid route runner, and navigates traffic very well. Egbuka saw most of his time in the slot for the Buckeyes. However, at 6-1, Egbuka has the size to move to the perimeter in the NFL.

This would be interesting if it were to happen for the Bills. Khalil Shakir has become one of the best slot receivers in the NFL. In addition, the Bills plan to use a healthy Dalton Kincaid over the interior of the field as well. Egbuak would have to see more time out wide if he were to come to Western New York. If he can make the transition to the next level as a receiver on the perimeter, he would immediately push the Bills incumbents for snaps.

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: NFL analyst has Bills bolstering offense in latest mock draft