The Buffalo Bills’ 2026 draft class has been finalized. Some fans might be divided over the selections, especially with defense being such a big point of emphasis early on. Now that the smoke has settled and the dust has cleared, let’s take a look at the class in its entirety.
The 2026 NFL Draft is over and done with. General manager Brandon Beane stockpiled draft picks with multiple trades throughout the weekend. At the end of the day, Buffalo got better on both offense and defense.
Still, plenty of fans were divided that Buffalo spent so much valuable draft capital on the defensive side of the football with its first few selections. Nevertheless, let’s dive in and take a look at the entire 2026 NFL Draft class from Buffalo.
The Buffalo Bills got better at stopping the run with the addition of Parker. He has more tackles for loss than games played for Clemson and is an absolute dog. Jim Leonhard has to be more than thrilled with the team’s first selection in the 2026 NFL Draft. Parker is going to come in and help the team in one of their biggest areas of concern from last season: stopping the run. He seems more than ready for the challenge ahead.
You can never have too many cornerbacks, as was apparent when Dane Jackson had to come in relief during the divisional round loss against the Denver Broncos. Igbinosun is a physical run defender who struggles at times with coverage and was the most penalized player in college football, but improved in 2025. A rather head-scratching decision by general manager Brandon Beane when there were other players of need still on the board. Trust the process here, Igbinosun is a freak athlete who can add aggressiveness to the defense.
The Buffalo Bills made another trade, this time to get a seventh-round pick from the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2027 NFL Draft simply by moving down one spot. With the official selection, Buffalo took Boston College offensive tackle Jude Bowry. He’s a swing tackle that could immediately come in and make a difference. For now, he’ll simply be a depth signing, but scouts have raved about his on and off the field abilities. Bowry has allowed two sacks in 321 drop-backs during the 2025 season, an absolute dog on the o-line.
Another weapon for quarterback Josh Allen would count as a big win in our book. He had a breakout season in 2025 with 101 catches for 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns. He has elite after-catch ability and sharp route running, which should fire up the fan base. Anytime you pair an MVP quarterback with a dynamic playmaker, it’s a good day. He fell to Buffalo at the perfect time, and Beane wasted no time swooping him up and making him a Bill.
Addressing team needs is important, and that’s exactly what Buffalo did with the No. 126 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Beane and company knew they needed a linebacker and let the board fall to them with the selection of Kaleb Elarms-Orr. He had 130 tackles, which led the Big 12, 11 tackles for loss, and four sacks in 2025. A breakout performance from the budding star, and something the fan base hopes continues when he gets to the NFL.
The Buffalo Bills may have found one of the possible replacements for Taron Johnson with the Swiss-Army Knife that is Jalon Kilgore. He plays the hybrid position well, and if he can use his athletic abilities and have it translate to success on the football field at the highest level, Buffalo may have walked out with another steal of the draft. He was a second-team All-SEC selection and really shone in the nickel position. A to Z Sports claims that he’s a good backup with starter potential, and only time will tell how he pans out.
Another draft selection, another position of need addressed by general manager Brandon Beane. Durant is actually the first defensive tackle added to the squad this entire offseason, despite it being such a massive team need. If Durant can be more consistent with his flashes, he could be a monster in Jim Leonhard’s new defensive scheme. A slam dunk pick by the organization, which absolutely crushed their day three selections across the board. He has first-step explosiveness, and A to Z Sports highlights that Durant could be an eventual good starter in the NFL.
At one point, Pride. Jr had the fastest 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine. He’s a speedy cornerback from Missouri, and the Buffalo Bills selected him with the No. 220 selection of the 2026 NFL Draft. You can never have too much depth at the position, and that’s exactly what Pride Jr. is. With the question marks surrounding Dorian Strong, Tre’Davious White no longer with the organization, and a lack of depth behind starters Maxwell Hairston and Christian Benford, this one felt like a no-brainer.
There’s not much to say about Doman; he’s a punter. It’s going to be a battle to watch when training camp begins between him and Mitch Wishnowsky, who the Buffalo Bills signed to a one-year deal during the beginning stages of the offseason.
Reed-Adams was the final selection by Buffalo in the 2026 NFL Draft, and is a developmental player or could come in on a rotational basis. That’s perfect and exactly what Buffalo needs at this stage of the draft. Protecting Josh Allen is important, and you can never have too many versatile offensive linemen. Beane started the draft in the trenches and ended the draft in the trenches. Another big pickup from the Bills.
Round 2, Pick: 35:T.J. Parker, EDGE, Clemson
Round 2, Pick 62:Davison Igbinosun, CB, Ohio State
Round 4, Pick 102:Jude Bowry, OT, Boston College
Round 4, Pick 125:Skyler Bell, WR, UConn
Round 4, Pick 126:Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB, TCU
Round 5, Pick 167:Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina
Round 5, Pick 181:Zane Durant, DT, Penn State
Round 7, Pick 220:Toriano Pride Jr., CB, Missouri
Round 7: Pick 239:Tommy Doman, P, Florida
Round 7, Pick 241:Ar’maj Reed-Adams, G, Texas A&M
The Buffalo Bills took care of business, and on paper, Brandon Beane looks to have hit more than a handful of home runs throughout the entirety of the draft. A strong final day really sets the stage for the 2026 season. All that’s left to do is wait and see how the players pan out in the new system. It’s a good day to be a fan of the Buffalo Bills.
