Bills news: Dissecting latest mock drafts after first week of free agency
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 29: Denzel Boston #12 of the Washington Huskies makes a catch for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Husky Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Blake Dahlin/ISI Photos/ISI Photos via Getty Images) | ISI Photos via Getty ImagesThe Buffalo Bills shored up some of their roster needs during the first week of free agency, bringing in edge rusher Bradley Chubb, cornerback Dee Alford, and safeties C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Geno Stone. Those moves, along with the addition of veteran wide receiver DJ Moore and the re-signing of center Connor McGovern, will impact how president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane chooses to attack the upcoming NFL Draft.
To address their remaining needs, Buffalo will have seven selections in the 2026 draft, beginning with pick No. 26 in the first round, and today's edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by studying the latest batch of NFL mock drafts to see which positions the Bills could target.
From wide receivers to defensive linemen, options for Buffalo at pick 26With the acquisition of DJ Moore, the Bills could still opt to address their wide receiver room in the first round, and among the wideouts linked to Buffalo in mock drafts are Washington's Denzel Boston (pictured above) and Louisville's Chris Bell (pictured below). Among the other names to watch at the end of the first round: Clemson edge rusher T.J. Parker, Georgia linebacker CJ Allen, Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman, and Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods.
Linked below: A run through the latest mock draft offerings; hear from some of college football's best defensive prospects on why it would be a blessing" to be drafted by Buffalo; and why some of the top wide receivers would love" to catch passes from Josh Allen.
- Buffalo Bills Mock Draft Watch 4.0 - BuffaloBills.com
- New Bills Mock Draft Lands High-Risk, High-Reward WR in Round 1 - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Updated 2026 NFL mock draft: What does Maxx Crosby fallout mean for picks 14-32? - The Athletic (subscription required)
- 2026 NFL mock draft 6.0: After Raiders get their QB, defenders dominate first round - Yahoo! Sports
- 2026 NFL three-round mock draft: How free agency reshaped the first 100 picks - CBS Sports
- 3-Round 2026 NFL Mock Draft: A Pair of Top-10 Trades Shake Up the Board - Pro Football Network
- NFL mock draft roundup: Experts predict first round mid-NFL free agency - USA TODAY
- 2026 NFL mock draft: How Round 1 transformed after first free agency wave; RB Jeremiyah Love enters top five - CBS Sports
- Buffalo Bills Predicted to Add Disruptive DT, Playmaking LB in New Mock Draft - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Would be a blessing' | Defensive prospects weigh in on the Buffalo Bills from the NFL Combine - BuffaloBills.com
- I'd love it' | Wide receiver draft prospects weigh in on the Buffalo Bills from NFL Combine - BuffaloBills.com
- A little bit of something for everybody' | NFL analysts weigh in on their top draft prospects for the Buffalo Bills - BuffaloBills.com
Exploring why, despite the frustrations of many Bills fans, the numbers say Keon Coleman hasn't entered bust territory quite yet. Plus, examining whether DJ Moore is a true number-one wideout; identifying a few internal free agents Buffalo should bring back; and more!
- Is Keon Coleman really a draft bust? The numbers say otherwise - Democrat & Chronicle
- Bills Mailbag: Is DJ Moore a true No. 1' wide receiver? - Buffalo News (subscription required)
- 4 Bills' Veterans Who Should Be Re-Signed After Initial Free Agency Wave - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Doug Flutie magic is real. The NFL just wasn't readyfor it - The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills legend Jerry Butler inducted into South Carolina Football Hall of Fame - BuffaloBills.com
- Bradley Chubb could bring some thunder to Bills' defense - Buffalo Rumblings
- Connor McGovern's contract details look even better on paper - Buffalo Rumblings
- Here are the contract details for Dawson Knox's reworked deal - Buffalo Rumblings
- State of the Bills roster: tight ends - Buffalo Rumblings
- Can you guess this Bills defensive end in today's in-5 trivia game - Buffalo Rumblings