Five Bills Poised for First Pro Bowl Breakthrough in 2025

Buffalo, NY – July 1, 2025: The Buffalo Bills, riding a 13-3 season and a fifth straight AFC East title, are primed for a 2025 Super Bowl run, but their roster is brimming with untapped stars ready to shine. Five players, yet to earn Pro Bowl honors, are on the cusp of breakout campaigns, poised to join Josh Allen and Dion Dawkins in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games, sources told ESPN.

These rising talents, fueled by Buffalo’s high-octane offense and stout defense, could elevate the Bills’ championship chase. With training camp looming, their potential breakthroughs have Bills Mafia buzzing, per The Athletic.

Ed Oliver (Defensive Tackle) spoke boldly on The Pat McAfee Show. “I’m hunting that Pro Bowl nod,” he said. “With our new pieces, I’m ready to wreck QBs and get Buffalo that ring.” The 2019 first-round pick notched 5.5 sacks and 61 tackles in 2024, earning a PFF grade of 80.2 (top-15 DT). As a fifth alternate for the 2025 Pro Bowl, Oliver’s pairing with rookie T.J. Sanders could yield 7-8 sacks, per Buffalo Rumblings.

Dalton Kincaid (Tight End), a 2023 first-rounder, is set to capitalize on 241 vacant targets from Stefon Diggs’ departure. His 73 catches for 673 yards in 2024 (PFF grade 75.6) made him a fifth alternate. “Kincaid’s ready to explode,” coach Sean McDermott said, per SI.com. With Joe Brady’s RPO scheme and new WRs Joshua Palmer and Elijah Moore, Kincaid could hit 90 catches and 900 yards, per NFL.com.

Keon Coleman (Wide Receiver), the 2024 second-round pick, flashed potential with 36 catches for 496 yards despite a Week 9 wrist injury. “I’m taking over as the X receiver,” Coleman told ESPN. His 6-foot-3 frame and 4.45-second 40-yard dash make him a red-zone threat, per Sporting News. Analysts predict 60-70 catches and 800-900 yards, pushing him past AFC WRs like Zay Flowers, per Buffalo News.

Dorian Williams (Linebacker) stepped up in 2024 with 92 tackles and 2 sacks, filling in for Matt Milano. “He’s a dark horse for Pro Bowl,” NFL Network’s Bucky Brooks said. The 2023 third-rounder’s coverage skills and potential 100-120 tackles in 2025, bolstered by Ogbo Okoronkwo’s signing, could outshine AFC LBs like Patrick Queen, per Bleacher Report.

Damar Hamlin (Safety), a 2021 sixth-rounder, recorded 45 tackles and 2 interceptions in 2024, earning a third alternate nod. “I’m not just a story—I’m a playmaker,” Hamlin said, per Democrat and Chronicle. With Justin Simmons joining the secondary, Hamlin could snag 3-4 interceptions as a free safety, challenging Kyle Hamilton for a Pro Bowl spot, per ESPN.

With $5.3 million in cap space, GM Brandon Beane’s moves—signing Simmons, Ramsey, and extending Allen ($330 million)—set the stage, per Spotrac. As Buffalo eyes their September 4 opener against Miami, these five could propel Allen’s 4,306-yard MVP offense and a defense ranked 15th (218.6 pass yards/game) to Super Bowl LX. Stay tuned to ESPN for updates!