Last season, the Buffalo Bills reached the AFC championship for the first time since 2020. The franchise set a record for points scored and quarterback Josh Allen won NFL MVP.
Buffalo made it to the conference title game in a year that many viewed as a reset after losing longtime starters Stefon Diggs, Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer and Gabe Davis. The offensive line was one of the healthiest in the NFL and Allen’s stellar play elevated the unit.
Buffalo’s defense battled through injuries even before the season got underway. Top linebacker Matt Milano missed much of the season with a biceps injury and a handful of starters missed weeks with various injuries in the secondary.
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Still, the Bills have a chance to take another step forward in 2025. Wide receivers Keon Coleman could improve in his second year and Khalil Shakir may take another step forward in the slot. On defense, signings in the secondary and on the defensive line could push the unit forward.
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Buffalo could continue to improve in the NFL draft thanks to three picks in the first two rounds. There are plenty of prospects who could be contributors as rookies for a contender like the Bills.
Here’s everything to know about the Bills’ draft outlook ahead of the 2025 NFL draft:
Bills 2025 NFL Draft picks
The Bills have 10 picks in the 2025 NFL draft. Here’s the complete list:
- Round 1, Pick 30
- Round 2, Pick 56 (from Vikings via Texans)
- Round 2, Pick 62
- Round 4, Pick 109 (from Bears)
- Round 4, Pick 132
- Round 5, Pick 169
- Round 5, Pick 170 (from Cowboys via Commanders)
- Round 5, Pick 173
- Round 6, Pick 177 (from Giants)
- Round 6, Pick 206
Bills 2025 NFL Draft needs
Edge rusher
The Bills signed Joey Bosa in free agency and extended Greg Rousseau this offseason. But in a competitive AFC with the best quarterbacks in the league, more edge rushers will always be welcome. The Bills may be out of position for some of the top prospects at the position in Round 1 unless they trade up. If they don’t, they can grab at least rotational pieces in the later rounds who can develop into contributors with time.
Cornerback
Buffalo extended Christian Benford after the former sixth-round pick had his best season as a starter. Still, the team suffered a slew of injuries on defense last season, testing the depth at key positions including cornerback. Investing in more talent even if injuries are less of a concern would be prudent in a competitive AFC.
Safety
Some of the Bills’ best defenses during Sean McDermott’s tenure featured standout play from both safety spots. The team has high hopes for second-year safety Cole Bishop but getting faster on the back end just in case could help after a lack of speed was exposed against Kansas City in the AFC championship game.
Bills 2025 NFL mock draft
Here’s what the Bills could do during this year’s draft:
- Round 1, Pick 30: S Nick Emmanwori, South Carolina
- With the top edge rushers off the board, the Bills opt to use their first-round pick on the freak athlete Emmanwori. He has safety speed with linebacker size, making him a movable piece with power for the Bills’ defense.
- Round 2, Pick 56: CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
- The Notre Dame product offers prototypical size for outside cornerback and fits well in zone. He’s fast enough to help the Bills in coverage against the top wideouts in the AFC.
- Round 2, Pick 62: Edge Jordan Burch, Oregon
- The former Duck has the size, length and productivity to line up inside or on the edge. He’d offer another versatile piece for the defensive line to rotate in.
- Round 4, Pick 109: WR Savion Williams, TCU
- Round 4, Pick 132: DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, Georgia
- Round 5, Pick 169: DL Tonka Hemingway, South Carolina
- Round 4, Pick 170: IOL Clay Webb, Jacksonville State
- Round 4, Pick 173: CB Jabbar Muhammad, Oregon
- Round 5, Pick 177: Edge Ethan Downs, Oklahoma
- Round 5, Pick 206: S Kitan Crawford, Nevada
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