Bills’ MOCK DRAFT Roundup: What ACTUALLY Makes the Most Sense for Buffalo in 2026 NFL Draft?

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🗓️ 14 April 2026

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Buffalo Bills face a pivotal 2026 NFL Draft with their first-round strategy up for debate—will Brandon Beane target explosive edge rusher Malachi Lawrence, dynamic wideout KC Concepcion, or land on a surprise choice to reshape Josh Allen’s arsenal? Tough roster questions and unpredictable board movement set the stage for bold moves, including possible trades with AFC East rivals and tough calls on future stars. Joe Marino explores top mock draft scenarios, assessing fits like Jordyn Tyson and Omar Cooper at receiver, Jacob Rodriguez at linebacker, and choices for trench depth. Insights cover the urgency at edge, concerns about the offensive line behind O'Cyrus Torrence, and the potential for a surprise at cornerback or linebacker. Which draft direction would maximize the Bills’ window and elevate Josh Allen’s supporting cast? Get the latest analysis, surprises, and draft strategies shaping Buffalo’s 2026 outlook.

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0:00.0	With the 2026 NFL draft just over a week away,
0:05.0	we're going to explore what the latest mock drafts have the bills doing today on Locked on Bills.
0:16.7	You are Locked on Bills, your daily Buffalo Bills podcast.
0:21.9	Part of the Locked on podcast network, your team every day.
0:28.0	What's up, Bill's Mafia?
0:30.2	It's Joe Marino.
0:31.5	On today's episode, we're going to break down some of the latest mock drafts from across the internet and discuss what the bills did.
0:39.4	And I'll let you know how I would react to it if that's what the bills ultimately do next week.
0:47.0	I'm excited to break this down. This draft, this 2026 NFL draft is going to be tough to predict.
0:53.3	And I think that's just the nature of a draft where the top lacks star power.
1:00.2	We know Fernando Mendoza is going to be the number one pick.
1:04.0	And that's it.
1:05.8	The Jets are picking number two and you could talk me into so many different outcomes for what they will do
1:11.7	with that selection. And we're going to look at teams like the Cardinals and the commanders and
1:17.4	think, wow, they should really trade out. But can they find a partner? And if they can't,
1:22.6	who are they going to sit there and pick? It's going to be tough to predict. And I say that because
1:27.1	it's always difficult
1:28.9	to predict end of the first round selections where the bills are usually selecting. But with
1:34.4	the uncertainty at the top, I think it makes for an even more difficult scenario to predict for
1:41.0	the bills at number 26. And so what I want to do today is look at six
1:46.2	different mock drafts from across the internet and discuss what the bills did. And if I like it or not.
1:54.0	So let's dive into it. I want to start with this mock draft from CBS. And Mike Renner is the one who wrote this mock draft.
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