ORCHARD PARK, NY — After a first round of the 2026 NFL Draft that saw the Buffalo Bills trade down three separate times and ultimately out of the round entirely, the Bills are now scheduled to be on the clock with the third pick of the second round on Friday, April 25, 2026.
According to multiple reports, the Bills' front office, led by general manager Brandon Beane, executed trades to accumulate additional picks later in the draft. The team's strategy appears focused on acquiring depth and value, targeting players who were projected as first-round talents but fell to Day 2.
Analysts suggest the Bills could target positions of need, including cornerback, wide receiver, or defensive line, with their early second-round selection. The team holds multiple picks in the second and third rounds, giving them flexibility to address roster gaps.
As of this writing, the Bills have not announced any specific player targets. The draft continues Friday with Rounds 2 and 3.
