The Buffalo Bills were in need of a new primary receiving option for quarterback Josh Allen following the trade of Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans during the offseason. They believe they may have found that player in Keon Coleman, the 33rd overall pick from Florida State. Coleman, highly regarded among a talented group of wide receivers, spent one year at Florida State after two at Michigan State. He contributed significantly to the Seminoles’ perfect regular season and ACC Championship with impressive stats of 658 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Standing at 6-4 and weighing 220 pounds, Coleman, a former basketball player at Michigan State, excels at making catches in contested situations and utilizing his size to outmuscle defensive backs. Coupled with Josh Allen’s ability to throw deep, Coleman is expected to be a valuable asset to the team.

Josh Allen himself expressed his eagerness to play alongside Coleman even before the Bills drafted him, indicating the quarterback’s confidence in the newcomer’s potential impact. This sentiment was confirmed by statements on the official Buffalo Bills website.

“He texted me the day of and was like, ‘You’re the guy I want. I watched a lot of receivers and I want to play with you,’” Coleman said. “And I’ve been saying the same thing. I want to play with the guy that wears number 17. I think he’s a great quarterback, one of the best in the league right now and I would love to be catching passes from him. I’m ready for that.”

Absolutely, it does! Josh Allen’s proactive approach in expressing his desire to play alongside Keon Coleman even before the draft reflects a strong foundation for their relationship. This level of communication and mutual enthusiasm bodes well for their partnership on the field, suggesting a promising beginning for the connection between franchise quarterback and potential number-one wide receiver.