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2026 NFL Draft: Grading Bills' pick of Toriano Pride Jr. at No. 220
TL;DR
The Buffalo Bills selected cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. from Missouri with the 220th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. This marks the third defensive back chosen by the Bills in this draft.
Key points
- Buffalo Bills selected Toriano Pride Jr. at No. 220
- Pride Jr. ran a 4.32 40-yard dash
- He recorded two interceptions in his last two seasons
- He is the third defensive back picked by the Bills in 2026
- Pride Jr. is known for his recovery speed and run support
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The Buffalo Bills added to their secondary by selecting Missouri cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. with the 220th overall pick in the seventh round.
It was the third defensive back taken by the Bills in the 2026 draft (CB Davison Igbinosun at pick No. 62, S Jalon Kilgore at pick No. 167).
Pride Jr. is a lightning-fast corner who ran a 4.32 40-yard dash at the combine and held his own in the SEC despite being a bit undersized for the position (5-10, 185). The senior recorded two interceptions with one being returned for a touchdown in each of his last two seasons.
He has great recovery speed and plays the deep ball well. He is also willing to come downhill in run support.
Bottom line
The Bills and general manager Brandon Beane are continuing to revamp and retool the secondary for first-year defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard. Pride Jr. has a clear path to a roster spot right now as a cornerback after the departures of Tre'Davious White, Taron Johnson and Dane Jackson, and also the ongoing medical concerns of Dorian Strong.
Projected as a seventh-round pick, Pride Jr. has the athletic upside to be a diamond in the rough and is more than worth the seventh-round dart-throw.
Grade: B
This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: 2026 NFL Draft: Grading Bills' pick of Toriano Pride Jr. at No. 220
Q&A
What are Toriano Pride Jr.'s key stats from the 2026 NFL Draft?
Toriano Pride Jr. was selected 220th overall and ran a 4.32 40-yard dash at the combine, recording two interceptions in his last two seasons.
How does Toriano Pride Jr. fit into the Buffalo Bills' defense?
Pride Jr. adds depth to the Bills' secondary as their third defensive back pick, known for his recovery speed and ability to support against the run.
Who were the other defensive backs drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2026?
In addition to Toriano Pride Jr., the Bills selected cornerback Davison Igbinosun at pick No. 62 and safety Jalon Kilgore at pick No. 167.
