The Buffalo Bills are now turning their attention to the NFL Draft, seeking quality players to bolster their secondary. General manager/President of football operations Brandon Beane is looking for a different type of cornerback than he's had to look for in the past.
Under new head coach Joe Brady and defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard, they are looking for a cornerback who's tough, fast, and performs well under pressure. One prospect who grades out well is Toledo's Andre Fuller.
Could Andre Fuller fit the Bills' defense?
The Bills had a meeting with Toledo's Andre Fuller, per Ryan Fowler. Fuller first came onto the scene in 2021 while playing for an FCS School called the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions.
He recorded 14 pass breakups and three picks despite the team going just 2-9 in 2021. He then decided to enter the transfer portal, where he ultimately committed to the Toledo Rockets.
The reason Fuller entered the portal was his desire to play at a higher level of competition and to attract more NFL scouts. The school had just produced Quinyon Mitchell, who became the starting corner after Mitchell declared for the NFL draft, where he was selected in the first round.
He is also having private workouts with other teams that will be transitioning to the 3-4 defense. Given his experience and the Bills' willingness to work out a sleeper from a smaller college, it could be a signal that they see something in the skilled athlete.
Fuller is a tough guy at 6-foot-1, 201 pounds, as he is vicious at the point of attack and isn't afraid to lay the big hit. He's also a speedster, running a 4.49 forty at the combine, which is causing his stock to climb as he moves up on draft boards.
At Toledo
In his 2025 season at Toledo, PFF gave Fuller a career-best grade of 81.7, ranking him 58th out of 897 FBS cornerbacks (subscription may be required). He also earned a higher mark in run defense with an 88.9, ranked 20th in the country for cornerbacks.
In a sports world where data and analytics rule the planet, Fuller may be a late-round prospect but could go higher, as certain teams that run the 3-4 defense will need a tough, fast corner like Fuller.
The Bills under their previous coach were able to find hidden gems in the NFL Draft, but now, with a new head coach emphasizing that dawg mentality, selecting Fuller on Day 3 could strengthen a sense of trust with their fans while building the team's future.
There's a caveat to all of this, however, as the Bills will compete with other 3-4 defensive teams, especially the Dallas Cowboys, Denver Broncos, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Carolina Panthers.
Fuller's NFL comparison is to Tennessee Titans cornerback, Alontae Taylor, who is also tough and fast, played in a 3-4 scheme under former head coach Brian Callahan.