Buffalo Bills fans may not be very familiar with their new inside linebacker, Kaleb Elarms-Orr, just yet. However, don't be surprised if his arrival comes at Dorian Williams' expense.
Elarms-Orr was taken by the Bills in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft at No. 126 overall. The TCU standout is an intriguing addition for them for several reasons. His presence puts Williams, who's entering the fourth and final year of his rookie contract, on notice — at the very least.
There have been valid questions surrounding Williams' future in Buffalo, especially following the club's hiring of Jim Leonhard as its defensive coordinator. The selection of Elarms-Orr only raises more questions.
Bills put LB Dorian Williams on notice by picking Kaleb Elarms-Orr in 2026 NFL Draft
Williams saw a notable dip in playing time and production in 2025 after appearing to turn a corner the season prior. Suddenly, the Bills bring in someone to compete with him. That chain of events doesn't exactly exude confidence.
Do the Bills try to recoup any value they can and trade Williams before he becomes a free agent next offseason? Would there even be a market for his services if Buffalo shopped him? Elarms-Orr may put these questions to the test in due course.
Actions speak louder than words, and the Bills are telling us that Williams will need to earn his keep. He struggles against the pass and doesn't make meaningful enough contributions elsewhere. The 2023 third-round pick has proven to be a liability against the pass and posted a brutal 18.2 missed tackle rate last season.
At 6-foot-2, 234 pounds, Elarms-Orr gives the Bills a much-needed injection of size. He has an elite blend of speed and explosiveness that fits the mold of freakishly athletic players the team typically covets at his position. His skill set translates well to Leonhard's 3-4 scheme, giving him the potential to be an immediate starter.
Across 13 contests as a redshirt senior at TCU, Elarms-Orr amassed 130 tackles (11 for loss), four sacks and two pass deflections. His physical tools allow him to impact multiple phases of the game. He earned a strong 87.8 Pro Football Focus run-defense grade, plus above-average marks as a pass rusher (67.0) and in coverage (72.7).
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