The NFL Draft is quickly approaching in less than two weeks and we could’t be more excited. This year’s draft event is a big one for the Buffalo Bills, as they will be looking to continue growing the roster around the MVP in Josh Allen. General manager Brandon Beane has ten draft picks to use and we will be keeping an eye on the direction that he takes during the event.
The Bills still have some needs to address, specifically at cornerback and defensive tackle. Even though Beane signed Michael Hoecht and Larry Ogunjobi as extra depth, they are facing a six-game suspension each for violating the league’s PED policy. That puts them in a position to draft defensive line help sooner than later.
In addition, they need a CB2 to play opposite of Christian Benford and it should not be Dane Jackson. So while Beane has delivered an overall solid free agency class, there is still work to be done in the draft.
We did a mock draft last month once free agency opened up. Since then, things have changed and we now take a look at our second mock draft here at BuffaLowDown. There are no trades in this mock draft.
BuffaLowDown 7-round mock draft 2.0
Round 1, No. 30: CB Shavon Revel Jr., East Carolina
Had it not been for a torn ACL early on last season, Shavon Revel Jr. out of East Carolina would be a higher first-round prospect. He is a lengthy press corner who can stay with receivers and make life tougher for quarterbacks. Not to mention, he is great at run support which is something that Sean McDermott values in his defensive backs.
Revel Jr. should be all cleared to go after the draft for full offseason programs which includes strength and conditioning activities according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero per Revel’s surgeon, Dr. Daniel Cooper.
Round 2, No. 56: DT Darius Alexander, Toledo
With the Bills getting Revel for the secondary, they can now focus in on getting defensive line help and they get it by drafting Toledo defensive tackle Darius Alexander. He is more of a project player, but he has a big upside to his game. Throughout his career at Toledo, Alexander improved his production each season.
Ed Oliver and DaQuan Jones are going to start for the Bills in 2025. Alexander would have the opportunity to learn from them but also compete with DeWayne Carter, who was drafted in the third round last year.
Round 2, No. 62: WR Jalen Royals, Utah State
Last season proved that the Bills don’t need a true number one receiver because of how talented Josh Allen is. With that being said, that doesn’t mean the Bills shouldn’t grab another weapon for him. Utah State’s Jalen Royals has a lot of potential to be a weapon who can take the top off the defense and open up the field.
Buffalo needs speed and Royals has it. Getting him in here in the second round is a perfect acquisition for the Bills. The Bills are also set to meet with Royals this coming week.
Round 4, No. 109: EDGE Kyle Kennard, South Carolina
The Bills go back to the defensive line, but this time more on the edge by drafting South Carolina edge rusher Kyle Kennard. Kennard transferred to South Carolina from Georgia Tech and had a major breakout year with 11.5 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.
He was awarded the the Bronko Nagurski award as the nation’s best top defender in all of college football, and also earned First-Team All-SEC honors. Kennard would be a perfect rookie to have in Buffalo to learn from someone like Joey Bosa.
Round 4, No. 132: RB LeQuint Allen, Syracuse
With all of the drama that is going on with James Cook, the Bills should be preparing for his departure after the 2025 season if not sooner. If that’s the case, then getting a running back in this draft is important. Even with the emergence of Ray Davis from last season, the Bills will always operate out of a committee in the backfield.
In the 4th round, the Bills draft LeQuint Allen out of Syracuse who has rushed for back-to-back 1,000+ yards the last two years with the Orange. He also had 20 total touchdowns last year. This is great value for the Bills on the third day of the draft here with Allen.
Round 5, No. 169: LB Jack Kiser, Notre Dame
One thing that the Bills are all about is finding players who are about the team first, as well as building community for the city of Buffalo. Notre Dame linebacker Jack Kiser is not only productive on the field, but he was also named as a finalist for the William V. Campbell and Wuerffell trophies for the dedication he had for his academics and in the community.
Kiser had 90 total tackles with the Fighting Irish in 2024 and has an act to force a turnover as well. Him being part of Buffalo’s defense behind Terrel Bernard, Matt Milano, and Dorian Williams is solid depth for the Bills.
Round 5, No. 170: CB Zah Frazier, UTSA
The Bills get their second cornerback in this draft with Zah Frazier out of UTSA. Much like Revel, Frazier is a big corner and can stick well with receivers on routes. He had six interceptions last season along with nine batted-down passes.
Buffalo could use more depth at cornerback and getting Frazier late in the fifth round, who is a ballhawk, is a fantastic get for the Bills.
Round 5, No. 173: S Kitan Crawford, Nevada
A former Texas Longhorn who transferred to Nevada, Kitan Crawford is someone who is not afraid to hit an opponent. That alone should make the Bills interested in bringing him to see what he can do during training camp.
He had a career-high 76 total tackles and 2 interceptions with the Wolf Pack in 2024. Despite the Bills having a crowded safety room, bringing in Crawford would also give the Bills another potential player for special teams.
Round 6, No. 177: OL Jonah Monheim, USC
Jonah Monheim is a versatile offensive lineman who has played everywhere on the line throughout his career at USC. Monheim can also pass protect very well, but he most likely will be a practice squad player to start out his career in the NFL.
It doesn’t hurt to add depth upfront for Josh Allen. Bills fans shouldn’t be surprised to see Buffalo taking an offensive lineman in the later rounds. They did so last year with Tylan Grable and Travis Clayton.
Round 6, No. 206: S Shilo Sanders, Colorado
The Bills finish off their draft class with Colorado safety Shilo Sanders, who is the son of Deion Sanders and brother of top-prospect Shedeur Sanders. For the last two seasons, Sanders has recorded 67 total tackles in each season and he has shown the ability to be near the ball when it’s up in the air and come down with it. Getting Sanders late in the 6th round is a low-risk/high-reward setup for the Bills.