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Which players had 'Top 30' visits with Buffalo Bills before the NFL Draft? What we know

A reported 18 2024 NFL Draft prospects RSVP'd to meet in-house with the Buffalo Bills in recent weeks as part of the team's "top 30 visits," which allow teams to get to better know up to 30 draft-eligible players.

Buffalo is tied for the league high with 10 picks in this year's draft, which begins Thursday in Detroit with the first round. The second-fourth rounds will be held Friday, and the fifth-seventh rounds Saturday.

The Bills will pick 28th overall, though general manager Brandon Beane could try to trade up. Many expect Buffalo to draft a wide receiver or two or three after it traded Stefon Diggs in early April.

What is a 'Top 30' NFL Draft visit?

Each team is allowed up meet in-house with up to 30 draft-eligible players. There are many restrictions on the visits. On-field workouts are not. Teams often use them for off-the-field tests, interviews, to review game film with players and for medical checkups.

The "top 30" aren't necessarily the 30 best players on the Bills' draft board, but rather players they wish to learn more about.

Who visited the Buffalo Bills?

Below is the list of the reported "top 30" meetings the Bills have had, as well as players who privately worked out for the team:

Trey Benson, RB, Florida State

Dec 2, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Trey Benson (3) fends off Louisville Cardinals linebacker Jaylin Alderman (24) in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Trey Benson (3) fends off Louisville Cardinals linebacker Jaylin Alderman (24) in the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Height, weight: 6-foot, 216 pounds

Draft projection: Third round

FYI: Two-time second-team All-ACC back led Seminoles in rushing in 2022, 2023 (combined 1,896 yards, 23 TDs on 310 carries).

*Top 30 visit

Khristian Boyd, DT, Northern Iowa

Height, weight: 6-4, 317

Draft projection: Day 3

FYI: The 24-year-old spent six years at Northern Iowa and is one of top "small school" prospects. Associated Press FCS Third-Team All-American, All-MVFC First-Team.

*Top 30 visit

Keon Coleman, WR, Florida State

Height, weight: 6-4, 210

Draft projection: Second or third round

FYI: Mock drafts have Coleman landing all over the map. Versatility makes the first-team All-ACC receiver, all-purpose and special teams selection attractive.

*Top 30 visit

Cooper DeJean, CB, Iowa

Height, weight: 6-0 1/2, 203

Draft projection: Mid- to late-first round

FYI: Concensus All-American, First-Team All-Big Ten, Big Ten DB of the Year, Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year. Returned three interceptions for touchdowns in 2022. Missed end of last season with broken fibula.

*Top 30 visit

MJ Devonshire, CB, Pittsburgh

Height, weight: 5-11, 186

Draft projection: Day 3

FYI: Second-Team All-ACC led team with four interceptions, including one returned for TD.

*Top 30 visit

Audric Estime, RB, Notre Dame

Nov 25, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Audric Estimé (7) breaks free for another touchdown run against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Audric Estimé (7) breaks free for another touchdown run against the Stanford Cardinal during the third quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports

Height, weight: 5-11, 221

Draft projection: Fourth round

FYI: Associated Press Second-Team All-American. His 18 rushing TDs tied him for third at the FBS level last season, set Notre Dame single-season record.

*Top 30 visit

Ryan Flournoy, WR, Southeast Missouri

Height, weight: 6-1, 202

Draft projection: Day 3

FYI: All-Ohio Valley Conference First-Team. Junior college transfer led his team in receiving yards (839) and receptions (57) and receiving TDs (six).

*Top 30 visit

Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon

Height, weight: 6-2, 176

Draft projection: Late first round

FYI: AP Second-Team All-American. First-Team All-Pac 12. Single-season school record 14 receiving TDs tied for third in FBS. His 1,383 receiving yards also a school single-season record. Also owns school career record for TD catches (25).

*Top 30 visit

Marshawn Kneeland, DE, Western Michigan

Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Western Michigan defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland (DL41) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 29, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Western Michigan defensive lineman Marshawn Kneeland (DL41) works out during the 2024 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Height, weight: 6-3, 267

Draft projection: Day 2

FYI: Second-Team All-MAC. Led his team with 4.5 sacks. Had 7.5 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.

*Top 30 visit

Laiatu Latu, DE, UCLA

Height, weight: 6-5, 259

Draft projection: Mid- to late first round

FYI: Lombard Award winner as top college lineman. AP First-Team All-American. First-Team All-Pac 12. Pac-12 Defensive POY. Had FBS-best 21.5 tackles for loss. Also had 13 sacks, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.

*Top 30 visit

Jalen McMillan, WR, Washington

Height, weight: 6-1, 197

Draft projection: Day 2

FYI: A knee injury cost him four games, and maybe some draft stock. Honorable Mention All-Pac 12 in 2022.

*Private workout

Jordan Morgan, OL, Arizona

Oct 8, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Jordan Morgan (77) against the Oregon Ducks at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats offensive lineman Jordan Morgan (77) against the Oregon Ducks at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Height, weight: 6-5, 311

Draft projection: Late first round, early second round

FYI: First-Team All-Pac 12 in 2022, 2023. His 84.3 overall blocking grade led the Wildcats' OL and was fifth in the Pac-12.

*Top 30 visit

Kitan Oladapo, S, Oregon State

Height, weight: 6-2, 216

Draft projection: Fifth round

FYI: Second-Team All-Pac 12 2023. Had two interceptions, three tackles for loss, one sack and one forced fumble.

*Private workout

Ruke Orhorhoro, DT, Clemson

Height, weight: 6-4, 294

Draft projection: Third round

FYI: Third-Team All-ACC 2023. Had 25 tackles, eight tackles for loss, five sacks last season. Emigrated to U.S. from Nigeria when he was 9 years old. Did internships with Synnex and Adobe.

*Top 30 visit

Patrick Paul, OL, Houston

Height, weight: 6-7 1/2, 331

Draft projection: Third round

FYI: First-Team All-Big 12 2023. First-Team All-ACC 2021, 2022. Team captain. Fourth highest pass-block grade (90.2) of all OL in draft. His brother Chris was drafted by the Washington Commanders in the seventh round of the 2022 draft.

*Top 30 visit

Andru Phillips, CB, Kentucky

Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) exits the field after Iowa won the TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.

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Kentucky defensive back Andru Phillips (23) exits the field after Iowa won the TransPerfect Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022. Musiccitybowl 123122 An 039

Height, weight: 5-11, 190

Draft projection: Third round

FYI: Reese's Senior Bowl, NFL Combine invitee 2023. Had 47 tackles, five pass breakups last season. Brother C.J. played football for Morehead State.

*Top 30 visit

Maason Smith, DT, LSU

Height, weight: 6-5, 306

Draft projection: Third round

FYI: Had 28 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks in 2023. Was rated nation's top defensive line prospect in 2021.

*Top 30 visit

Qwan'Tez Stiggers, DB, Toronto Argonauts (CFL)

Height, weight: 5-11, 203

Draft projection: Day 3

FYI: Did not play college ball. Was named CFL's Most Outstanding Rookie last season for Toronto Argonauts to become the first DB in 25 years to do so. Could become the third common NFL draft pick who didn't play in college.

*Top 30 visit

Tez Walker, WR, North Carolina

Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) is tackled by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Ahmari Harvey (18) in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 28, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) is tackled by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Ahmari Harvey (18) in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Height, weight: 6-1 1/2, 193

Draft projection: Third round

FYI: Third-Team All-ACC 2023. First-Team All-MAC 2022 at Kent State. Played only eight games after being ruled eligible by NCAA for transfer violations.

*Top 30 visit

Xavier Worthy, WR, Texas

Height, weight: 5-11, 165

Draft projection:

FYI: AP Third-Team All-American All-Purpose. First-Team All-Big 12 WR 2023. Second-Team All-Big 12 2022. First-Team All-Big 12, Big 12 Offensive Freshman of Year 2021. Broke NFL Combine 40-yard dash (4.21). 75 catches, 1,014 receiving yards 2023.

*Top 30 visit

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