MADISON – It’s not the Big Apple, but Skyler Bell won’t have to leave his home state of New York as he begins his NFL career.Buffalo selected the UConn receiver with the 25th pick (125th overall) of the fourth round of the NFL draft April 25. Bell, who is from the Bronx in New York City, played his first two seasons with Wisconsin.He is the third UConn receiver to be drafted. Geremy Davis was taken by the New York Giants in 2015 and Marcus Easley was selected by Buffalo in 2010.Skyler Bell draft grade: BThe selection drew B grades from USA TODAY and CBS Sports.Does Skyler Bell fit the Bills’ needs?Buffalo has a perennial MVP candidate at quarterback in Josh Allen, but the team hasn’t had a game-changer at receiver since Stefon Diggs left after the 2023 season.
Bell, who has produced wherever he has been, could be the answer.We're live with Skyler Bell after being selected at 125. 2026 NFL Draft on ESPN/NFLN/ABC https://t.co/ocsMtFZZYf— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) April 25, 2026Where did Skyler Bell play in college?Bell spent two seasons plus a redshirt year at Wisconsin before transferring to UConn for his final two years of eligibility.Skyler Bell highlightsBell caught at least four passes in every game he played during the 2025 season. Four times he made at least 10 catches, topping out with 14 grabs for 113 yards and a touchdown in against Ball State on Sept. 20.
Another top performance was an eight-catch, 149-yard effort in a 38-10 win over UAB. He made touchdown grabs of 26, 9 and 39 yards in that game. He was a first-team All-American (Associated Press) and a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award as the nation’s top receiver.What is Skyler Bell’s height, weight?Bell measured 5-11⅝ and 192 pounds at the NFL combine.Skyler Bell’s statsBell ranks third in the nation with 7.77 catches per game and fourth with 101 receptions.
His 1,278 yards ranked second in the nation. He caught 151 passes for 2,138 yards and 18 touchdowns during his two seasons at UConn.How did Skyler Bell do at the NFL scouting combine?Bell posted times of 4.4 and 1.53 seconds in the 40-yard dash and 10-yard split. His vertical jump was 41 inches and his broad jump was 11 feet, 1 inch. His broad jump ranked third among receivers at the combine and his vertical was fifth.This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Skyler Bell, former Wisconsin receiver, drafted by Bills in 4th round