Bills news: How Buffalo’s rookies could contribute this year

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The Buffalo Bills added 10 college football prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, but only two of those picks—Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker (pictured below) and Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun—came in the first three rounds.

In a draft widely thought to be devoid of instant impact players, president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane opted to stockpile picks and play a volume game, hoping that by taking swings on Parker and Igbinosun and bringing in eight players on Day 3 of the

draft, he could “add more depth and competition” instead of trying to use the team’s first-round pick to land that Day 1 starter many Bills fans were clamoring for before the draft began.

Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by discussing the impact this year’s rookie class could have and which players are most likely to make an immediate contribution and help the Bills finally get over the postseason roadblock and win that elusive Super Bowl.

Be sure to let us know what your expectations are for this year’s rookie class in the comments section.

What impact will Buffalo’s rookie class have?

During a session with the media, Brandon Beane revealed he felt “the biggest hole on our roster was corner” entering the draft, and he addressed that position by trading up to nab Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun at the end of the second round.

Igbinosun, Parker, and fourth-round selections Skyler Bell, Jude Bowry and Kaleb Elarms-Orr lead the way in terms of rookies expected to make an immediate impact for the Bills this year.

We take a look at each of Buffalo’s rookies to see where they fit on the roster and what contributions they could make in 2026. We also identify which selections were good value picks on Day 3; discuss why it’s way too early to assign grades for Buffalo’s draft class; and learn how Beane used the draft to bring in versatile players to bolster Buffalo’s roster depth.

Even more Bills news

Running through the five best value contracts on Buffalo’s roster, a list that includes starting safety Cole Bishop (pictured below). Plus, Sal Capaccio continues his State of the Bills series by previewing the running backs and fullbacks; the one undrafted free agent who could make an impact in Buffalo; which positions could still use an influx of talent this offseason; and more!