Keon Coleman downplays off-field buzz, focused on Bills season - ESPN

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — In the two weeks since he was drafted, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Keon Coleman has generated plenty of buzz off the field.

His introductory news conference — which began with a discussion about the proper time to buy a coat and finished with him eating a cookie — was splashed across social media. His first day exploring the Bills' facility, where he caught imaginary touchdowns in Highmark Stadium, stood out among the 2024 NFL draft picks.

Putting on his uniform and helmet ahead of the team's rookie minicamp, which began Friday, led to a reality check for Coleman.

«A bunch of jitters,» Coleman said. «I called my brother. You know, it's exciting. The moment gets downplayed because the process is so long, but I think once I grabbed the helmet and put it on, it kind of shook me back to real life, like this is reality now.»

The No. 33 overall pick from Florida State has been thrust into the spotlight thanks to his personality and the turnover of the Bills' roster over the offseason, including major departures from the wide receiver room, with Gabe Davis signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Stefon Diggs being traded to the Houston Texans.

Coleman, who turns 21 on May 17, said that with practices beginning, his focus is on the field.

«I'm aware of it. But like I said earlier, I'm happy to keep the main thing the main thing and get back to playing ball,» Coleman said. «So, the hype can be there all it wants but I still have to make plays on the field. And I want to help contribute to win, so we got to win to make our fans happy. A jacket ain't going to get that done.»

There has been quite an early fan response to Coleman, with the receiver noting that the most surprising reaction to him was receiving