Buffalo Bills 2025 Draft Pick Tracker
Round 1 Pick 30: CB Max Hairston Kentucky
The Bills addressed one of their top needs with their first pick of the draft. Hairston’s zone coverage ability and speed are what separated him from the other prospects available at this point in the draft. Will Johnson, Trey Amos, and Shavon Revel Jr. were all available at this pick. Johnson’s medical concerns most likely removed him from the Bills’ board, but I felt heading into the draft that Amos would be the pick if Barron and Johnson were off the board. Hairston seems like a plug and play corner from what I have seen, and I like that he will be competing with veterans for the CB2 spot. His tackling and slight frame are areas of concern.
Round 2 Pick 41: DT T.J. Sanders South Carolina
The Bills made a big trade to flip their second-round picks into an early second and a third-round selection. Sanders fills the other top need of the Bills. He’s a powerful DT who has acknowledged he can play at a higher weight (291 lbs). Buffalo needed to address the position, and this led to a run of defensive tackles early in the second round. After seeing Kenneth Grant and Derrick Harmon go earlier than expected in round 1, the Bills avoided missing out on their guy in round 2. Only concern I have is that they added a player with a similar frame/skill set to their current DT, Ed Oliver. How Bobby Babich utilizes both players will be interesting to watch.
Round 3 Pick 72: DE Landon Jackson Arkansas
Jackson felt like a Bills pick throughout the pre-draft process and I was just wondering when they would be taking him. He’s an athletic freak, recording the highest vertical jump (40.5”), and second longest jump (10 feet and 9 inches) amongst edge rushers. This was a position that I felt was a priority for the team to address in the draft and adding an athlete that can be groomed behind Greg Rousseau and Joey Bosa will benefit all parties.
Round 4 Pick 109: DT Deone Walker Kentucky
The Bills execute a second trade with Chicago to move back into pick 109 and select a massive player at 6’7” and 330 lbs. Fans have been clamoring for a player of Walker’s stature for quite some time to line up in the middle and take on blocks to help the pass rush while also supporting the run defense. This pick is it if he can play at the NFL level. His conditioning will need to improve, but the way the Bills rotate their defensive line personnel should help Walker find a role early and allow him to make an impact.
Round 5 Pick 170: CB Jordan Hancock Ohio St.
I can’t say I knew a lot about Hancock or the remaining picks before hearing their names announced on Saturday. I dove into Hancocks' draft profile, and what stands out is the versatility. He has special teams experience and played at the nickel, outside, as well as safety in his time at Ohio St. His speed and versatility will make him a player that could potentially squeeze out an existing defensive back on the roster.
Round 5 Pick 173: TE Jackson Hawes Georgia Tech
Jackson Hawes replaces the role vacated by Quintin Morris. A blocking TE who is limited in the passing offense. Buffalo needs this type of player for their jumbo packages in the running game as well as their goal line offense. A good depth piece who will compete with Zach Davidson for TE3 in training camp.
Round 6 Pick 177: CB Dorian Strong Virginia Tech
Strong is a lengthy CB who excelled in zone coverage for the Hokies. The Bills were mentioned as one of the teams he would fit in well with due to their defensive scheme. I was surprised that Brandon Beane tripled up on the CB position, but he is bringing in players that fit the defense, which should assist their transitions to the NFL. Buffalo was caught with a depleted secondary last year in the playoffs and use the draft to overhaul the position. I won’t be surprised if all three corners make the 53 and push out some currently rostered players.
Round 6 Pick 206: OT Chase Lundt Connecticut
My guess is Lundt will be used as a swing tackle and potentially moved to a guard position in the NFL due to his shorter arms, < 33”. At 6’8” and 305 lbs he may need to add some weight. He started 36 games at UConn and didn’t give up a sack in the 2024 season.
Round 7 Pick 240: WR Kaden Prather Maryland
Prather is a big bodied outside receiver at 6’4” 205 lbs. His 4.5 speed isn’t what most fans were looking for in a receiver selection but he does have good separation ability and strong hands. He will be a long shot to make the roster but should be able to sign on the practice squad after roster cutdowns. I didn’t have wide receiver at the top of my priority list but I am surprised that the position wasn’t addressed until the 7th round.
