Bills news: Dissecting latest mock drafts after first week of free agency

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 29: Denzel Boston #12 of the Washington Huskies makes a catch for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Husky Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Blake Dahlin/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos vi

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The Buffalo Bills shored up some of their roster needs during the first week of free agency, bringing in edge rusher Bradley Chubb, cornerback Dee Alford, and safeties C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Geno Stone. Those moves, along with the addition of veteran wide receiver DJ Moore and the re-signing of center Connor McGovern, will impact how president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane chooses to attack the upcoming NFL Draft.

To address their remaining needs, Buffalo will have seven selections

in the 2026 draft, beginning with pick No. 26 in the first round, and today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by studying the latest batch of NFL mock drafts to see which positions the Bills could target.

From wide receivers to defensive linemen, options for Buffalo at pick 26

With the acquisition of DJ Moore, the Bills could still opt to address their wide receiver room in the first round, and among the wideouts linked to Buffalo in mock drafts are Washington’s Denzel Boston (pictured above) and Louisville’s Chris Bell (pictured below). Among the other names to watch at the end of the first round: Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker, Georgia linebacker CJ Allen, Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, and Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods.

Linked below: A run through the latest mock draft offerings; hear from some of college football’s best defensive prospects on why it “would be a blessing” to be drafted by Buffalo; and why some of the top wide receivers would “love” to catch passes from Josh Allen.

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