The 2024 NFL Draft was not over for the Buffalo Bills after they drafted their 10th rookie in the seventh round.
Bills GM Brandon Beane worked the phones, competing with other NFL decision-makers to secure top undrafted free agents who did not hear their names called over the weekend.
Previous UDFAs have made Buffalo’s roster, but it won’t be easy because of the amount of talent the Bills have amassed elsewhere.
Let’s take a look at the undrafted players who agreed to terms with the Bills.
Which UDFAs Did the Bills Sign? Contracts and Notable Names
- Frank Gore Jr., RB, Southern Mississippi
- Xavier Johnson Jr., WR, Ohio State
- Keaton Bills, OG, Utah
- Gunner Britton, OL, Auburn
- Jack Browning, P, San Diego State
- Lawrence Keys, WR, Tulane
- Keni-H Lovely, CB, Western Michigan
- Branson Deen, DL, Miami (FL)
The undrafted free agent signings for the Bills has started to rolled out.
One of the biggest undrafted free agents, Frank Gore Jr., decided to sign with the Bills. Gore Jr. is the son of legendary, longtime NFL running back Frank Gore, who played his 15th NFL season with the Bills in 2019.
Gore Jr. had a monster four seasons of college football with Southern Miss. He rushed for over 4,000 yards in college and scored 26 touchdowns. He’s also a viable receiver out of the backfield, catching 65 passes for 692 yards and an additional four touchdowns through the air.
The Bills drafted Kentucky RB Ray Davis in the fourth round to spell incumbent James Cook. However, behind Davis and Cook are Ty Johnson and Darrynton Evans. Gore Jr. has a real chance to make this roster.
Just got off the phone with Frank Gore Sr. who was very emotional and happy about his son joining the #Bills as a UDFA:
“We’re good. We’re going to Buffalo man to do our thing. Tell them they better be ready-trust me. I know what I’m raising. Folks slept on my son; they slept… pic.com/DcHZyhPo8k
— JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) April 28, 2024
Another interesting name is Ohio State receiver Xavier Johnson Jr. He spent five seasons with the Buckeyes but did not get much production behind stars like Marvin Harrison Jr., Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, and Garrett Wilson these last few years.
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Still, Johnson put up 353 career yards and a touchdown.
Utah guard Keaton Bills is much more interesting than his last name, which would undeniably sell a ton of jerseys in Buffalo. He played four seasons of college football for the Utes and earned honorable mention All-Pac-12 honors twice.
Who Will Be Attending the Bills’ Rookie Minicamp?
The Bills invited a handful of players to participate in their rookie minicamp.
- Sheridan Jones, CB, Clemson
- Nelson Paul, EDGE, SMU
- Gunnar Watson, QB, Troy
- Stephen Hillis, LB, South Dakota State
- Alfahiym Walcott, DB, Arkansas
- Kolbi Fuqua, LB, Jacksonville State
Buffalo will also host all ten of their draft picks, including wide receiver Keon Coleman, safety Cole Bishop, defensive tackle DeWayne Carter, running back Ray Davis, center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger, linebacker Edefaun Ulofoshio, defensive end Javon Solomon, offensive linemen Travis Clayton and Tylan Grabel, as well as cornerback Daequan Hardy.
Buffalo’s reported UDFAs will be in attendance, also.
When Is the Bills’ Rookie Minicamp?
The Bills will host their minicamp invites, undrafted free agents, and draft picks into their building for a rookie minicamp after the draft.
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This minicamp will take place either the weekend after the draft, May 3-6 or two weekends after the draft, May 10-13.
