The Buffalo Bills selected Boston College offensive tackle Jude Bowry with the 102nd pick in the NFL Draft after trading down. Bowry expressed deep emotion upon receiving the call from Buffalo.
Key points
Buffalo Bills selected Jude Bowry with the 102nd pick
Bills traded pick No. 101 to Las Vegas Raiders
Bowry played primarily at left tackle in college
He has strong athletic traits and developmental upside
Bowry started primarily at left tackle in college and brings athletic traits that give him developmental upside. He has the movement skills to handle speed and work in space, though scouts note he will need to improve his hand usage and consistency.
Bowry said he is willing to play tackle or guard.
"Wherever the team needs me," he told reporters. "I'm going to work my tail off, try to be the best I can be."
The moment was emotional.
"I cried. Cried a lot," Bowry said of getting the call from Buffalo. "I worked toward this goal. I know it's just the beginning. I'm happy the Buffalo Bills took a chance on me."
Bowry is eager to learn from Buffalo's veterans and says he watches tape of Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins.
"I'm excited to get into the building and work with him and Spencer Brown," Bowry said.
Here is how draft experts graded the pick:
Jude Bowry (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Q&A
Who did the Buffalo Bills draft in the 2023 NFL Draft?
The Buffalo Bills drafted Boston College offensive tackle Jude Bowry with the 102nd pick.
What trade did the Buffalo Bills make before drafting Jude Bowry?
The Bills traded down one spot, sending pick No. 101 to the Las Vegas Raiders for pick No. 102 and a 2027 seventh-round pick.
What are Jude Bowry's strengths and weaknesses as a player?
Jude Bowry has strong athletic traits and movement skills but needs to improve his hand usage and consistency.
How did Jude Bowry react when the Buffalo Bills called him?
Jude Bowry was brought to tears when he received the call from the Buffalo Bills.
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Sep 13, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Boston College Eagles offensive lineman Jude Bowry (71) blocks against Stanford Cardinal linebacker Ernest Cooper (44) during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Boston College offensive lineman Jude Bowry (71) lifts wide receiver Johnathan Montague Jr. (8) after a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
Jude Bowry of the Boston College Eagles participates in the 40-yard dash during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Jude Bowry of the Boston College Eagles participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Boston College Eagles offensive lineman Jude Bowry (71) warms up before a game against the Fordham Rams at Alumni Stadium.
Boston College offensive lineman Jude Bowry (71) lifts Boston College running back Turbo Richard (2) celebrating a touchdown in the second quarter at Spartan Stadium.
Boston College offensive lineman Jude Bowry (OL06) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Jude Bowry (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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Jude Bowry (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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Sep 13, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Boston College Eagles offensive lineman Jude Bowry (71) blocks against Stanford Cardinal linebacker Ernest Cooper (44) during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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Boston College offensive lineman Jude Bowry (71) lifts wide receiver Johnathan Montague Jr. (8) after a touchdown against Michigan State during the second half at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing on Saturday, September 6, 2025.
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Jude Bowry of the Boston College Eagles participates in the 40-yard dash during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Meet Jude Bowry, Buffalo Bills fourth round pick
Jude Bowry of the Boston College Eagles participates in a drill during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 01, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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Meet Jude Bowry, Buffalo Bills fourth round pick
Boston College Eagles offensive lineman Jude Bowry (71) warms up before a game against the Fordham Rams at Alumni Stadium.
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Meet Jude Bowry, Buffalo Bills fourth round pick
Boston College offensive lineman Jude Bowry (71) lifts Boston College running back Turbo Richard (2) celebrating a touchdown in the second quarter at Spartan Stadium.
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Boston College offensive lineman Jude Bowry (OL06) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Bills entered the 2026 NFL Draft needing depth at the offensive tackle spot. Bowry is a high-ceiling athlete with two years of starting experience on the left side. He will need to iron out his inconsistencies at the NFL level, but he showed his upside by not allowing a single sack in his final season at Boston College.
Bowry is a big, powerful offensive lineman who brings versatility to Buffalo's offensive line after the team lost David Edwards in free agency. His better tape may have been in 2024. (Josh Edwards)
The Bills lost personnel on the offensive line this offseason, so it makes sense for them to make this pick. Jude Bowry can play both tackle and guard, and I thought he’d go in the Round 3-4 range.
