Skyler Bell
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Career Summary
Skyler Bell is a wide receiver drafted by Buffalo after a record-setting UConn career.
Bell played at Wisconsin before transferring to Connecticut. The Bills selected him in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Bell is from the Bronx, New York.
UConn lists the Bronx as his hometown. His football education later took him to Connecticut and Wisconsin before his return to Connecticut for college.
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High School
Bell attended The Taft School.
He attended The Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut, before enrolling at Wisconsin.
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College Career
Bell played for Wisconsin and UConn.
After redshirting in 2021, he started 12 games for Wisconsin in 2022 and caught 30 passes for 444 yards and five touchdowns. He added 38 receptions in 2023.
At UConn, he caught 50 passes for 860 yards and five touchdowns in 2024. His final season produced 101 catches, 1,278 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns.
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Path to the NFL
Buffalo drafted Bell 125th overall in 2026.
His college production and Biletnikoff finalist recognition preceded his fourth-round selection by the Bills on April 25, 2026.
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NFL Career
Bell joined Buffalo's initial 2026 active roster.
He made the Bills' initial 53-man roster as a rookie receiver. His preseason highlights included a 28-yard rushing touchdown against Pittsburgh.
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Career Accomplishments
Bell became UConn's first consensus All-American.
In 2025, he earned first-team recognition from the Associated Press, AFCA and Sporting News, plus second-team Walter Camp honors. He set school single-season records for receptions and receiving touchdowns and was a Biletnikoff Award finalist.
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Playing Style
Bell emphasizes versatility across receiving roles.
After being drafted, Bell described his ability to work inside and outside, attack downfield and make contested or intermediate catches. He said he was prepared to adapt to Buffalo's offensive role for him.
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Legacy
Bell holds a distinctive place in UConn football history.
He finished two seasons with the Huskies with 151 receptions, 2,138 receiving yards and 18 touchdowns. His consensus All-America distinction was the program's first.
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