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ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: What the Bills land in final 2026 NFL draft mock
TL;DR
Mel Kiper Jr. released his final 2026 NFL draft mock, predicting the Bills will select Auburn edge defender Keldric Faulk at No. 26 overall. The Bills have only one pick in the first two rounds, with no trades anticipated.
Key points
- Mel Kiper Jr. released his final 2026 NFL draft mock.
- The Bills have only one selection at No. 26 overall in Round 1.
- Keldric Faulk is predicted to be the Bills' pick.
- Faulk had two sacks and five tackles for loss last season.
- The Bills have made changes to their defensive lineup.
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ESPN NFL draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. released his final mock for the 2026 NFL draft. As is an annual tradition for Kiper, this one extends to the second round.
In the first two rounds of the upcoming draft, the Bills are not slated to make much noise. In that area of the draft, Buffalo enters with just one selection at No. 26 overall in Round 1 and that's the only pick Kiper makes for the Bills. No trades.
With that selection, Auburn edge defender Keldric Faulk heads to Buffalo.
In 12 games played last season, Faulk had two sacks and five tackles for loss. Despite adding Bradley Chubb this offseason, the departures of AJ Epenesa and Joey Bosa, plus a change to a different defensive scheme new coordinator Jim Leonhard, could make Faulk a smart choice.
Kiper's breakdown on Faulk to the Bills can be found below:
Would the Bills consider another first-round cornerback after going with Maxwell Hairston in 2025? Would they continue to hammer the receiver position? Would they even consider a trade back if another team started seeing Ty Simpson fall?
All valid options for a perennial contender. But I have Buffalo taking a chance on a prospect with a ton of impressive physical traits and upside. Faulk is scheme-versatile, and he can make an impact in the pass rush and against the run. His production didn't take the expected jump last season (he went from seven sacks in 2024 to only two in 2025), but getting him in the building with Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb could unlock his potential.
This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: What the Jets land in final 2026 NFL draft mock
Q&A
Who does Mel Kiper Jr. predict the Bills will draft in 2026?
Mel Kiper Jr. predicts the Bills will draft Auburn edge defender Keldric Faulk with their No. 26 overall pick.
What is Keldric Faulk's performance history before the draft?
Keldric Faulk recorded two sacks and five tackles for loss in 12 games last season at Auburn.
Why might the Bills choose Keldric Faulk in the draft?
The Bills may choose Keldric Faulk due to the departures of AJ Epenesa and Joey Bosa, along with a shift in their defensive scheme under new coordinator Jim Leonhard.