Oct 26, 2024; Waco, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears wide receiver Hal Presley (16) celebrates after making a catch against the Oklahoma State Cowboys during the first half at McLane Stadium Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Bills release rookie WR less than two weeks after minicamp, sign replacement

Originally posted on Buffalo Bills on SI
By Ralph Ventre | Last updated May 21, 2025 7:17 PM ET

Hal Presley III, we hardly knew ya.

The Buffalo Bills released the undrafted rookie wide receiver on Tuesday, fewer than two weeks after officially announcing his signing on May 9.

Presley, a Baylor product, wore jersey No. 82 while participating in the team's two-day rookie minicamp, but apparently didn't impress Bills' brass enough to stick around.

Instead, Buffalo opted to use the roster spot on veteran free agent Kristian Wilkerson, who was cut by the Las Vegas Raiders earlier this month. The 28-year-old Wilkerson, who has played nine career games, is one of nine wide receivers, including former second-round draft picks Elijah Moore and KJ Hamler, who will compete for a 53-man roster spot.

As for Presley, he was one of three undrafted rookie wide receivers signed by the Bills prior to minicamp along with Mississippi State's Kelly Akharaiyi and Virginia Tech's Stephen Gosnell.

Signed WR Kristian Wilkerson to a one-year contract & released WR Hal Presley III.

More info on Wilkerson ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/a7iL2GnqMu
— Buffalo Bills PR (@BuffaloBillsPR) May 20, 2025

Presley, who reportedly made an official pre-draft "30" visit with the Denver Broncos, was a four-year contributor for Baylor and averaged 12.9 yards per catch for his career. In 12 appearances (10 starts) last year, he made 31 catches for 429 yards and three touchdowns.

Bills' WR5 Candidates

KJ Hamler

Tyrell Shavers

Jalen Virgil

Elijah Moore

Laviska Shenault

Kristian Wilkerson

Kaden Prather (rookie)

Kelly Akharaiyi (rookie UDFA)

Stephen Gosnell (rookie UDFA)