Plus, where do the Bills rank among the teams most likely to trade up or down in the first round?
For teams with Super Bowl aspirations like the Buffalo Bills that are up against the NFL’s salary cap, finding cheap, young talent that can both contribute right away and in the future are among some of the keys to having a successful NFL Draft.
With five selections among the first 132 picks in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft and 10 picks overall, the Bills can use the draft to address their roster needs, and in today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks, we lead off with thoughts on what the Bills need to do to ace the draft.
Keys to a successful draft for the Buffalo Bills
The Bills have needs at boundary cornerback, defensive tackle, and wide receiver. While general manager Brandon Beane has shown a willingness to move up or down the draft board based on who interests him, the first key to a successful draft class is to not overthink it at pick No. 30 and select either the best cornerback or defensive tackle prospect.
What are some of the other keys to success? Not waiting on adding a cornerback (since Buffalo really doesn’t have a valid CB2 on its roster); finding a way to land a big-bodied, one-technique defensive tackle like Michigan’s Kenneth Grant or Oregon’s Derrick Harmon; wheeling and dealing with later picks to reacquire a third-round selection; and drafting a speedy young wide receiver for quarterback Josh Allen.
Plus, previewing the Bills’ draft needs; explaining why Brandon Beane has a unique opportunity with three picks in the first two rounds; and hear why the Bills are one of the teams that “must ace” their draft.
- Six keys to the Bills acing the NFL draft, starting with a clear focus in the first round - Democrat & Chronicle
- 2025 NFL draft: How all 32 teams can crush their picks, needs - ESPN
- Buffalo Bills NFL Draft 2025 guide: Picks, predictions and key needs - The Athletic (subscription required)
- The Buffalo Bills have 3 draft picks in the first 2 rounds. It’s a rare opportunity to hit it big - Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills one of 5 AFC teams that ‘must ace 2025 NFL draft’ - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Five AFC teams that must ace the draft: Bengals, Bills have opportunity to take down Chiefs - CBS Sports
Latest on Buffalo’s Top-30 visits
A run through the list of which college football prospects have made their official Top-30 visit with the Bills in Orchard Park, NY, including at least seven wide receiver prospects, five defensive tackles, and four cornerbacks.
- Buffalo Bills 2025 NFL Draft top-30 visit tracker - Buffalo Rumblings
- Bills bring another CB prospect, who aced NFL Draft testing, to Orchard Park - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills host speedy RB on pre-draft visit amidst James Cook drama - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- NFL Combine’s fastest player confirms official Buffalo Bills visit on social media - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- 2025 NFL Draft visits tracker, updates: Full list of every prospect all 32 teams have brought in for meetings - CBS Sports
Even more Bills news
We see where Brandon Beane and the Bills find themselves among one survey of the teams most likely to trade up or down in Round 1 of the NFL Draft; get to know talented Boston College edge rusher Donovan Ezeiruaku and South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori; making the case for signing former Minnesota Vikings cornerback Shaquill Griffin to start opposite Christian Benford; and more!
- 2025 NFL draft: Teams that could trade up, down in Round 1 - ESPN
- Donovan Ezeiruaku’s speed would add to Bills’ pass-rush arsenal - Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills could add ‘defensive game changer’ with team’s first pick in NFL Draft - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Buffalo Bills predicted to replace Rasul Douglas with former $40 million Pro Bowler - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills new $2 billion stadium will include NFL rarity - Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Bills are getting a head start on new stadium’s grass playing field - Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Critical time ahead for reaching Bills stadium post-construction goals - Buffalo News (subscription required)