The dust has now settled on the 2026 NFL Draft, and, with that, the Buffalo Bills have now put the finishing touches on their most recent class of college prospects looking to make a name for themselves in the pros. In total, the Bills made 10 selections, adding talent in all three phases of the game.
Buffalo added six defensive players, three on offense, and also a specialist to compete for the team’s punting job in 2026 and beyond. Below, we’ll review each of the Bills’ latest draft picks.
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Buffalo Bills 2026 NFL Draft class
Round 2, Pick 35: T.J. Parker, EDGE (Clemson)
Round 2, Pick 62: Davison Igbinosun, CB (Ohio State)
Round 4, Pick 102: Jude Bowry, OL (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 Jr., P (Florida)
Round 7, Pick 241: Ar’maj Reed-Adams, OG (Texas A&M)
Round 2, Pick 35: T.J. Parker, EDGE (Clemson)
With their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, and at 35 overall as the third pick in Round 2, the Buffalo Bills selected edge rusher T.J. Parker out of Clemson. Parker’s fall could ultimately prove fruitful for Parker and the Bills.
Just 21 years old, Parker brings near-prototypical edge defender size at 6’3 5/8” tall and 263 pounds, with 33 1/8” arms and 9 1/2” hands. At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Parker ran a 4.63-second 40-yard dash, a 10-yard split time of 1.61 seconds, with a 34” vertical jump, and a 10’ broad jump.
In three seasons with Clemson, Parker played in 39 games, making 126 tackles (71 solo), 41.5 tackles for loss, 21.5 sacks, four pass defenses, six forced fumbles, and six fumble recoveries. It was that 2024 season where Parker opened eyes, totaling 57 tackles (35 solo), 19.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, one pass defense, six forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries. (All stats courtesy of Sports Reference.)
Parker was voted Freshman All-American in 2023, and named Second-Team All-ACC for his play in 2024.
Next read: Maxwell Owens’ instant analysis of T.J. Parker
Round 2, Pick 62: Davison Igbinosun, CB (Ohio State)
With the 62nd overall pick in this year’s draft, Buffalo selected cornerback Davison Igbinosun from Ohio State. A four-year college player who spent three seasons with Ohio State after his freshman campaign at Ole Miss, Igbinosun enters the NFL having played in 56 games, making 194 tackles (119 solo), four tackles for loss, four interceptions (for 47 yards), 27 pass defenses, and three fumble recoveries (for 17 yards). (All stats courtesy of Sports Reference.)
Igbinosun is viewed as a dependable and physical press corner with long arms, and someone who has a tendency to get handsy against the competition. That physicality can get him in trouble, evidenced by his 16 penalties during the 2024 college football season. In pre-draft analysis, some scouts noted Igbinosun’s ability to moonlight as a slot/nickel cornerback despite his true role as an outside corner.
Igbinosun will need to improve his fluidity when flipping to give chase out of a backpedal, where he’s shown to play with too much stiffness in the past. NFL quarterbacks will look to challenge Igbinosun early with deep routes, a facet of his game where his fundamentals tend to dip.
In its pre-draft coverage of Igbinosun, NFL.com gave him an overall prospect grade of “6.00” with “Traits or talent to be above-average backup.” At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Igbinosun measured in at 6’2 1/8” and 189 pounds, with 32 7/8” arms and 9 1/8” hands. Igbinosun clocked a 4.45-second 40-yard dash, a 1.58-second 10-yard split, adding a 34” vertical jump, and a 10’ broad jump.
Igbinosun was named First-Team All-Big Ten following his play during the 2025 college football season.
Next read: Max Owens’ instant analysis of CB Davison Igbinosun
Round 4, Pick 102: Jude Bowry, OL (Boston College)
Leveraging yet another trade back, the Buffalo Bills added offensive tackle Jude Bowry out of Boston College early in Round 4 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
A four-year player at offensive tackle who logged 31 games in 23 starts for the BC Eagles, Bowry lands with One Bills Drive as someone with real potential to develop into a pivotal swing tackle option in the long term. Prioritizing Bowry early in the fourth round may represent a meaningful move to replace losing swing tackle Ryan Van Demark in the offseason. There’s also potential for him to find his way to transitioning to guard at the pro level.
The addition of Bowry solidifies Buffalo’s depth at the edges of the offensive line in the long term.
Next read: Max Owens’ instant analysis of OL Jude Bowry
Round 4, Pick 125: Skyler Bell, WR (UConn)
Next, the Bills added a receiving weapon for quarterback Josh Allen, selecting wide receiver Skyler Bell with pick 125. Bell is a versatile wideout who analysts expect could be used both outside and within the slot.
Bell, listed at just under 6’ tall and 192 pounds, totaled 101 receptions for 1,278 yards and 13 touchdowns with UConn in 2025. At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Bell ran a 4.4-second 40-yard dash, and he recorded a 41” vertical jump in addition to an 11’1” broad jump.
The Bronx, NY native was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award this past season, and he also was invited to the Senior Bowl and the East-West Shrine Bowl. He was a Consensus All-American, as well.
Next read: Max Owens’ instant analysis of WR Skyler Bell
Round 4, Pick 126: Kaleb Elarms-Orr, LB (TCU)
Buffalo then finally addressed the team’s linebacker depth with their second of two picks in Round 4, selecting linebacker Kaleb Elarms-Orr out of TCU.
Elarms-Orr split his four-year collegiate career between the University of California and TCU, logging 21 games with the Bears and 26 games for the Frogs. In four campaigns combined, Elarms-Orr totaled 276 tackles (135 solo), 19 tackles for loss, seven sacks, one interception, seven pass defenses, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries, per Sports Reference. He was named First-Team All-Big 12 following a productive 2025 season of college football where he made 130 tackles (60 solo), 11 tackles for loss, four sacks, and two pass defenses.
At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Elarms-Orr measured in at 6’2” and 234 pounds, with 31 1/2” arms and 9” hands. His agility tests netted Elarms-Orr a time of 4.47 seconds in the 40-yard dash, 1.59-second 10-yard split, 4.41-second 20-yard shuttle, 40” vertical jump, and 10’4” broad jump. All of those numbers totaled saw Elarms-Orr finish with an Athleticism Score of 86 (good for third among linebackers at this year’s combine), and a Total Score of 74 (7th among this year’s combine LB participants).
As for Elarms-Orr’s fit with the Bills, he’ll immediately slot in as high-upside depth, with the need to focus on improving his fundamentals to better-extract his full potential down the road. Expect Elarms-Orr to be a significant contributor on special teams at the outset of his NFL career.
Next read: Max Owens’ instant analysis of LB Kaleb Elarms-Orr
Round 5, Pick 167: Jalon Kilgore, S (South Carolina)
With their first pick in Round 5, Buffalo selected safety Jalon Kilgore out of the University of South Carolina. One Bills Drive did plenty of work on scouting Kilgore ahead of the draft, conducting a private workout with him in addition to an earlier meeting at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
Kilgore was twice named Second-Team All-SEC (2024, 2025), and he was also named to the 2023 SEC All-Freshman Team. Kilgore carried a projected third-round grade throughout the pre-draft process, so Buffalo landing him in Round 5 should be seen as a solid, plus-move addition.
At the combine, Kilgore measured in at 6’ 1 3/8” and 210 pounds, with 32 7/8” arms and 9 3/8” hands. He finished with an Athletic Score of 79, ranking him fourth among safeties at this year’s combine, per NFL.com. Kilgore’s agility tests at the combine revealed his explosive potential, with a 4.4-second 40-yard dash, 1.56-second 10-yard split, 4.32-second 20-yard shuttle, 37” vertical jump, 10’10” broad jump, and 16 reps on the bench press.
Kilgore played 36 games in three seasons with the Gamecocks, making 178 tackles (109 solo), 4.5 tackles for loss, eight interceptions (for 69 yards), 21 pass defenses, two forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries, per Sports Reference. He also brings potential as a punt returner, having done so with South Carolina. If analysis of Kilgore’s game proves accurate, Buffalo could have another late-round defensive back gem.
Next read: Max Owens’ instant analysis of S Jalon Kilgore
Round 5, Pick 181: Zane Durant, DT (Penn State)
The Bills used the last pick in Round 5 to select defensive tackle Zane Durant from Penn State. In drafting Durant, it represents Buffalo’s first addition to the defensive tackle room this offseason.
Most pre-draft analysis of the Bills’ defense saw a glaring need to add zero-tech nose tackle for new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard’s 3-4 base system. However, it’s uncertain whether Buffalo sees Durant as that answer at a perceived need.
Draft experts have tabbed Durant’s role as an athletic three technique in the NFL, and his size reminds of Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver. At the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Durant measured in at 6’ 1 1/8” tall and 290 pounds, with 31 7/8” arms and 10 5/8” hands. Durant brings tons of athletic potential, having finished the combine with a 4.75-second 40-yard dash, 1.66-second 10-yard split, 33.5” vertical jump, and 9’4” broad jump.
A four-year player with the Nittany Lions who logged 54 games, Durant finished his college career with 89 tackles (49 solo), 22 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, one interception (for 14 yards), three pass defenses, and one fumble recovery (for 14 yards), per Sports Reference.
Durant will join a defensive tackle room in Buffalo that’s looking to get nastier up front, and he should slot in as a solid developmental depth piece with plus-ability as a penetrating d-lineman built to chase the football.
Next read: Max Owens’ instant analysis of DT Zane Durant
Round 7, Pick 220: Toriano Pride Jr., CB (Missouri)
The Buffalo Bills doubled down at cornerback in this year’s draft, adding cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. out of Missouri with pick 220, their first of three selections in Round 7.
Pride represents a priority by the Bills to continue adding explosive speed, with him clocking the fastest 40-yard dash time (4.32 seconds) at the 2026 NFL Combine. Pride also posted a 1.51-second 10-yard split, a 7.2-second 3-cone drill, a 37.5” vertical jump, 10’8” broad jump, and put up 13 reps on the bench press.
Pride split his four-year college career between Clemson and Missouri, playing in 26 games for each program. In 52 total games, Pride made 82 tackles (64 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, five interceptions (for 50 yards), two interception touchdowns, 16 pass defenses, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries for 62 yards, and one safety (per Sports Reference).
Next read: Max Owens’ instant analysis of CB Toriano Pride Jr.
Round 7, Pick 239: Tommy Doman Jr., P (Florida)
The Bills then decided to turn in a draft card for punter Tommy Doman Jr. with the second of three seventh-round picks.
Doman led FBS in hang time during the 2025 season, with an average air time of 4.5 seconds. Additionally, 17 of his 50 punts landed inside opponents’ 20-yard line. Doman made Pro Football Focus’ All-SEC Team in 2025 in his first and only season with the Gators (he played for Michigan during the 2023 and 2024 seasons).
Dolman has experience as a holder, and he brings an added element as a kickoff specialist, a placekicker, beyond his main role as a punter. Doman will compete with incumbent punter Mitch Wishnowsky for a roster spot this summer.
Next read: Max Owens’ instant analysis of P Tommy Doman Jr.
Round 7, Pick 241: Ar’maj Reed-Adams, OG (Texas A&M)
The Bills closed out their draft class by adding offensive guard Ar’Maj Reed-Adams with pick 241 in Round 7. A massive lineman, Reed-Adams measured in at 6’5 3/4” and 314 pounds during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.
An older rookie at 24 years old, Reed-Adams spent six years at the college level between Kansas and later Texas A&M. Reed-Adams appeared in 56 games at guard in those six campaigns, per Sports Reference. He started 15 of 31 games played with Kansas.
Pre-draft analysis of Reed-Adams reveals a prospect who will likely compete to provide depth along the offensive line, with perhaps greater upside if he can utilize his size traits to gain more consistency rep to rep.
Next read: Max Owens’ instant analysis of IOL Ar’maj Reed-Adams
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