The Buffalo Bills struck gold after the 2025 NFL Draft, signing Arizona wide receiver Xavier Weaver as an undrafted free agent. With electrifying athleticism, Weaver adds a dynamic spark to Josh Allen’s offense, addressing the void left by Stefon Diggs’ 2024 departure without costing a single draft pick.
Weaver, 24, dazzled at Arizona’s Pro Day, scorching a 4.35-second 40-yard dash, soaring 40 inches vertically, and powering 20 bench press reps. No receiver at the 2025 NFL Combine matched this explosive trifecta, marking him as a physical marvel with sky-high potential.
“Weaver’s a speed demon,” Joe Brady told The Buffalo News’ Ryan O’Halloran. “He’s wired to blow past defenses for Allen’s big arm.”
In 2024, Weaver hauled in 43 receptions for 732 yards and 6 touchdowns at Arizona, averaging 17.0 yards per catch. Despite sharing targets in a pass-heavy Wildcats offense, his blazing speed and contested-catch prowess drew comparisons to Gabe Davis, igniting Bills Mafia’s excitement.
“This is a heist,” said NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks. “The Bills snagged a burner who could redefine Allen’s aerial attack.”
Weaver, hailing from Orlando, Florida, starred at South Lake High before shining at South Florida (2019-2022) and Arizona (2023-2024). His 2023 season (908 yards, 6 TDs) showcased his big-play flair, but a quieter 2024 left him undrafted, a boon for Brandon Beane.
The Bills, with Khalil Shakir and Keon Coleman as starters, crave a deep threat. Weaver joins Round 7 pick Kaden Prather, vying for WR3 snaps against Curtis Samuel. James Cook’s 1,086 rushing yards in 2024 will mesh with Weaver’s vertical routes to diversify Brady’s scheme.
Mirroring Atlanta’s Nate Carter coup, Weaver’s signing positions the Bills to dominate in 2025. If he turns his traits into production, Weaver could be an undrafted gem.
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