Bills news: Mock draft Monday
TL;DR
NFL draft week has begun, and mock drafts are predicting the Buffalo Bills will select a player with the 26th pick. Key positions of interest include wide receiver, linebacker, and edge rusher, with UCF's Malachi Lawrence being a notable candidate.
Key points
- NFL draft week has begun
- Buffalo Bills have the 26th pick
- Positions of interest include wide receiver, linebacker, and edge rusher
- Malachi Lawrence from UCF is a notable candidate
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ORLANDO, FL - AUGUST 29: UCF Knights defensive end Malachi Lawrence (51) rushes the passer during the game between the New Hampshire Wildcats and the UCF Knights on Thursday, August 29, 2024 at FBC Mortgage Stadium in Orlando, Fla. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
NFL draft week is finally upon us!
In honor of the beginning of draft week, today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by examining the latest batch of mock drafts to see who the pundits think the Bills will take with pick No. 26 at the end of the first round.
Among the positions that seem to be receiving the most votes among mock drafters are wide receiver, linebacker, and edge rusher, including Malachi Lawrence out of the University of Central Florida (pictured below).
Examining potential fits for the Bills at No. 26
In our last Mock Draft Monday exercise, we aren’t seeing a lot of uniformity among the mock drafters. Among the players being linked to Buffalo at pick 26 are: edge rushers like Lawrence, Texas A&M’s Cashius Howell, Clemson’s T.J. Parker, and a new name, Illinois’ Gabe Jacas.
There are a few mock drafters who think the Bills could shore up the interior of their offensive line, with names like Oregon’s Emmanuel Pregnon and Texas A&M’s Chase Bisontis being connected with Buffalo’s first-round pick.
Among the other names being tied to the Bills: Texas A&M wide receiver KC Concepcion, Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez (pictured below), Clemson cornerback Avieon Terrell, Georgia linebacker CJ Allen, Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, Auburn defensive end Keldric Faulk, and Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman.
- Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch 8.0 – WR, EDGE, LB in the First Round for Buffalo? – BuffaloBills.com
- What are the Buffalo Bills’ draft options for No. 26 pick? – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Lance Lysowski: Should the Bills trade out of Round 1? A mock draft to explain – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Full 2026 NFL mock draft: Dane Brugler predicts all 7 rounds and 257 picks – The Athletic (subscription required)
- How every NFL team can ace the draft: Solak plans perfect moves, picks for all 32 rosters – ESPN.com
- Kiper’s two-round NFL mock draft: Projecting 64 picks — and two possible trades – ESPN.com
- Chad Reuter: Bills Grab Playmaking WR, Stack Up On Defense In Five-Round Mock Draft – BuffaloBills.com
- Bleacher Report Mock Draft by Brent Sobleski – Bleacher Report
- Gennaro Filice 2026 NFL mock draft 2.0: Cowboys and Chiefs shake up top 10 with two trades – NFL.com
- 2026 NFL Mock Draft: Cowboys trade up for David Bailey, Chiefs nab Avieon Terrell – Pro Football Focus
- Renner’s three-round NFL mock draft: A wide-open top 10 becomes a case study in positional value – CBS Sports
- 2026 NFL mock draft: Could big name slide out of top 10 picks? – USA Today
- 2026 NFL Mock Draft: The Perfect Pick for Each Team – FOX Sports
- 2026 NFL mock draft: Cowboys trade up for star defender as one pick is made for each NFL team – CBS Sports
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- Proposed Bills-Eagles Trade Could Solve WR Depth With Omar Cooper Jr. – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Reacting to Bills Picks in Chad Reuter’s 7-Round NFL Mock Draft – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- NFL draft position preview: UB’s Red Murdock a possible gem in deep linebacker class – Buffalo News (subscription required)
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Q&A
Who are the top prospects for the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL Draft?
The top prospects for the Buffalo Bills include positions like wide receiver, linebacker, and edge rusher, with Malachi Lawrence from UCF being highlighted.
What pick do the Buffalo Bills have in the 2024 NFL Draft?
The Buffalo Bills hold the 26th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Which position is most likely for the Bills to draft at pick No. 26?
Mock drafts suggest that the Bills are most likely to draft a wide receiver, linebacker, or edge rusher at pick No. 26.
What is the significance of mock drafts for NFL teams like the Bills?
Mock drafts provide insights into potential player selections and strategies for NFL teams, helping fans gauge who their team might target.
