Bills Mock Draft 2026: Who Will Buffalo Draft?

The Buffalo Bills’ pursuit of a Super Bowl in 2027 started the day after they lost to the Denver Broncos in the 2026 AFC Divisional Round. The first order of business was to fire Sean McDermott and replace him with former offensive coordinator Joe Brady. 

Then came the hiring of defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, followed by the acquisition of wide receiver DJ Moore from the Chicago Bears and the signing of former Miami Dolphins outside linebacker Bradley Chubb in free agency. 

Now, it’s on to the 2026 NFL Draft, where the Bills have seven picks, including No. 26 in the first round. So, what assets do the Bills need, and who will they target in Pittsburgh from April 23 to 25? 

Buffalo Bills Mock Draft & Draft Picks

Despite being among the NFL odds favourites to win the Super Bowl, the Bills have several lineup issues to address. First and foremost, though, is their desperate need for another top-tier edge rusher. 

The football odds at the BetMGM online sportsbook back up that assertion, which indicates that the Bills will most likely draft a defensive lineman or edge rusher first. 

Here’s a look at my Bills’ mock draft. 

Round 1, No. 26 pick: Cashius Howell (OLB)

As Brady was an offensive coordinator, some analysts expect the Bills to draft a wide receiver with their first-round pick. 

That’s not their most desperate area of need, though. What happens if Chubb goes down with another injury? It’s one of the various reasons the Bills will opt to draft an edge rusher with their Round 1 pick. 

I expect Auburn’s Keldric Faulk to be their first choice. However, he’s more likely to be drafted before Buffalo is on the clock. 

Texas A&M’s Cashius Howell, meanwhile, will bring speed and explosiveness to a Bills team lacking in those areas. At 6-foot-2, 253 pounds, he’s not the biggest outside linebacker, but what he lacks in sheer size he makes up for in arm speed and agility. 

Round 3, No. 91 pick: Ja’Kobi Lane (WR)

With an edge rusher already selected, the Bills can concentrate on providing Josh Allen with more weapons. 

USC’s Ja’Kobi Lane fits the bill. While he isn’t touted as an elite prospect, Lane is sound in the red zone and has excellent length, which should cause issues for cornerbacks. 

Round 4, No. 126 pick: Dontay Corleone (NT)

If draft criteria were limited to a player’s name, Dontay Corleone would be a lock to join the Bills Mafia. Corleone, dubbed the Godfather for obvious reasons, played nose tackle for the Cincinnati Bearcats. 

Don’t let his massive 341-pound frame steer you astray. This behemoth can move,, with an athleticism score of 78 at NFL.com. His strength would be an asset, and he’d help address the lack of depth the Bills have at the position. 

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Round 5, No. 165 pick: Bryce Boettcher (LB)

The Oregon Ducks’ Bryce Boettcher’s lack of speed is the main deterrent for would-be suitors. However, Boettcher, who will be 24 on July 8, has the mental toughness the Bills will appreciate. 

He’s 10 pounds heavier than Bills starting linebacker Terrel Bernard, and his boundless tenacity could offset a lack of pace. He’s also a former MLB draft pick and walked on to the Ducks football team.

Round 5, No. 168 pick: Hezekiah Masses (CB)

The California Golden Bears’ Hezekiah Masses is a good man-coverage cornerback, and he had five interceptions in the 2025 season. 

His playmaking ability is what will appeal to the Bills, who are still in need of a solid third cornerback on the depth chart. Masses will need some time to develop, but he has the potential to fill that role eventually.  

Round 6, No. 182 pick: Jeremiah Wright (OG)

How about a powerful offensive guard in Round 6? Auburn’s Jeremiah Wright resembles an immovable object, with a long wingspan to boot. 

His hands are a work in progress, and his reaction time leaves a lot to be desired. But Wright has proven his versatility, having previously played on the defensive line. 

Round 7, No. 220 pick: Red Murdock (LB)

Considering he played for the Buffalo Bulls, Red Murdock won’t have to travel far. Murdock set the all-time NCAA FBS record with 17 career forced fumbles, leapfrogging previous record-holder Khalil Mack. 

We all know how well Mack blossomed in the NFL. Hopefully, the same fortune befalls Murdock and the Bills.