Bills draft picks tracker: Every selection, live grades

Nick Brinkerhoff, USA TODAYThu, April 23, 2026 at 10:01 PM UTC

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Same story, different season.

No matter how hard they try, recent seasons have ended in disappointing fashion for the Buffalo Bills. Josh Allen's team is still trying to get over the hump and capture a Lombardi Trophy.

Whether it's their own fault or simply being in the wrong place at the wrong time is up for debate, but the Bills keep falling short when it matters most. The franchise decided to shake things up and push some new buttons this offseason, firing Sean McDermott and promoting Joe Brady, their offensive coordinator, to head coach.

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The hope is that a new-ish voice in the locker room can turn the tide. It remains to be seen if Brady is the answer after McDermott's shocking departure. The Bills are certainly ready to find out though – for better or worse.

In the meantime, the work continues as Buffalo tries to build a champion. Armed with seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, Buffalo will look for some improvement around the margins in the hopes it'll be enough to complete the quest for the first Super Bowl victory in team history.

Here's what to know about the Buffalo's picks, needs and a mock draft ahead of the big event.

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Arvell Reese, LB/DE, Ohio StateOn a defense already dotted with stars, Reese rose from an occasional contributor to a bona fide star in his first full season as a starter. The 6-4, 241-pound linebacker exhibited uncommon fluidity for a player of his size, finding equal comfort dropping back in coverage as bullying his way into the backfield. His pass-rush plan is still rather rudimentary at the moment, but he has the toolkit of a double-digit sack artist. In a league where defenses are constantly taxed against the pass and run, Reese displays a unique aptitude for detonating whatever play an offense might throw at him.

Bills 2026 NFL Draft picks

The Bills have seven picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's the complete list:

Round 1, Pick 26

Round 3, Pick 91

Round 4, Pick 126

Round 5, Pick 165 (from Bears)

Round 5, Pick 168

Round 6, Pick 182 (from Raiders)

Round 7, Pick 220 (from Jets)

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Bills 2026 NFL Draft needsEdge

Every Super Bowl champion has one thing in common – they get after the quarterback. The Bills added to the edge with Bradley Chubb in free agency and now they need more. The best defenses come at you in waves. Buffalo has work to do if they want to get Jim Leonhard's unit to that point.

Cornerback

If the first step is getting after the quarterback, the second step is to solidify the back end. Buffalo doesn't have a ton of depth in the cornerback room and they should look to build alongside Christian Benford and Maxwell Hairston.

Offensive line

It can be debated that receiver is a greater need, but the Bills have proven they can thrive with the current cast of skill position players. After adding DJ Moore to the group, it would make sense for Buffalo to instead focus on offensive line help to keep Allen upright long enough to make plays.

Bills 2026 NFL mock draft

Here's what the Bills could do come draft night, per Ayrton Ostly's seven-round mock draft:

Round 1, Pick 26: CB Chris Johnson, San Diego State

Buffalo upgraded the secondary in free agency but could use more cornerbacks if they hope to hang with the top offenses in the AFC in the playoffs. Johnson is a small-school standout who played extremely well for the Aztecs in 2025. He’s got a prototypical frame and ran well at the combine. He could start on the outside opposite Christian Benford and move 2025 first-round pick Maxwell Hairston to the nickel in time.

Round 3, Pick 91: OT Kage Casey, Boise State

Casey was a three-year starter at left tackle but will likely move to guard due to his sawed-off frame. The Bills lost David Edwards in free agency in 2026 and need another solid starter to keep the offense humming. Casey could work on the inside and provide tackle depth in a pinch.

Round 4, Pick 126: IOL Billy Schrauth, Notre Dame

Round 5, Pick 165: LB Bryce Boettcher, Oregon

Round 5, Pick 168: RB Adam Randall, Clemson

Round 6, Pick 182: DT Zane Durant, Penn State

Round 7, Pick 220: Edge Aidan Hubbard, Northwestern

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