Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Bills WR Keon Coleman Shuts Down Stefon Diggs Comparisons

Originally posted on NFL Analysis Network
By Dakota Wayne | Last updated Jul 13, 2024 10:34 AM ET

Selected at the top of the second round in the 2024 NFL Draft, Keon Coleman joined a Buffalo Bills offense fresh after Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis’ departure.

As Coleman prepares for his rookie season with the Bills, he met with two-time Super Bowl Champion and CBS Sports NFL analyst Bryant McFadden. The two trained together, and then after getting a good workout in, they hit one of Coleman’s favorite spots: Topgolf.

The conversation was flowing, eventually reaching a topic that many Bills fans have discussed this offseason. McFadden asked if Coleman felt pressure coming into a situation where he’s filling the shoes of Diggs and Davis, and he didn’t need much time to rattle back his response.

Pressure not getting to Buffalo Bills WR Keon Coleman

Coleman shot it down immediately, explaining he doesn’t feel that type of pressure coming into his rookie season.

"I'm not Gabe, I'm not Stef, I'm just Keon…"

Keon Coleman knows exactly who he needs to be to succeed with the Bills@BMac_SportsTalk | @keoncoleman6 pic.twitter.com/riBMbPDFp0
— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) July 10, 2024

While it’s a common topic, the former Seminole seems ready to attack his first season in the NFL without worries about whether he’ll meet the expectations of those around him.

Since being drafted, a slew of different clips showcasing Coleman’s personality have surfaced, giving fans a glimpse into who the Bills rookie is off the field.

From the handful of videos, it’s clear there’s no lack of confidence in his game.

After three years in college, Coleman accumulated 115 receptions, 1,506 yards, and 19 touchdowns, scoring 11 in his final season at Florida State.

This season, he pairs with one of the top arms in the league in Josh Allen within an offense needing a new leader in the receiver room.

Joining a starting group that features Khalil Shakir and Curtis Samuel, Coleman’s 6-foot-3, 213-pound frame adds much-needed size to a smaller receiver group. However, while he’s a smaller receiver, Khalil Shakir may become a household name this season, as he’s poised for a breakout campaign.

Keon Coleman could be the addition Buffalo needed to remain competitive in a conference containing Patrick Mahomes.

Until Mahomes either retires or leaves Kansas City for some reason, Buffalo can assume that it will inevitably face the Chiefs in the playoffs. Since drafting Mahomes, the Chiefs hold a perfect 3-0 record against them in the playoffs.

The Bills are attempting to retool their team while they still have Allen leading the offense.

This article first appeared on NFL Analysis Network and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: