The Buffalo Bills already made massive swings ahead of free agency, releasing a slew of starters to get cap-compliant. With plenty of needs to hit and pressure to deliver meaningful results mounting on the staff, how do the Bills handle the 2024 NFL Draft?
Buffalo Bills 2024 Mock Draft Picks
- Round 1, Pick 28: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
- Round 2, Pick 60: Cole Bishop, S, Utah
- Round 4, Pick 127: Tyler Davis, DT, Clemson
- Round 5, Pick 133: Khristian Boyd, DT, Northern Iowa
- Round 5, Pick 143: Isaiah Davis, RB, South Dakota State
- Round 5, Pick 159: Brennan Jackson, EDGE, Washington State
- Round 5, Pick 162: Myles Harden, CB, South Dakota
- Round 6, Pick 188: Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M
- Round 6, Pick 199: Nick Samac, C, Michigan State
- Round 6, Pick 203: Keaton Bills, G, Utah
- Round 7, Pick 248: Daijahn Anthony, S, Ole Miss
Buffalo Bills 7-Round 2024 NFL Mock Draft
Round 1, Pick 28: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
The Bills have to retool their defense at every level, but adding more to their offense simply has to happen at this stage with the amount of pressure on the coaching staff.
Adonai Mitchell is a gifted height/weight/speed wide receiver prospect with all the tools to be a dominant weapon in the NFL. He would pair well with Stefon Diggs and give the Bills a more consistent presence on the perimeter and in the red zone.
Round 2, Pick 60: Cole Bishop, S, Utah
After the team released Jordan Poyer, with Micah Hyde set to hit free agency, their need at safety has skyrocketed. They re-signed Taylor Rapp to partly fill that, but they need a reliable coverage option out there, and Cole Bishop can be just that.
Round 4, Pick 127: Tyler Davis, DT, Clemson
The Bills have plenty of holes to fill on their defensive line — eight players are set to hit free agency at both defensive tackle and edge rusher. Tyler Davis can help plug in their run defense as part of their rotation up front.
Round 5, Pick 133: Khristian Boyd, DT, Northern Iowa
As stated above, Buffalo has to fill in their defensive line depth. Khristian Boyd is a disruptive three-technique lineman who can give Buffalo another pass rusher to rotate with Ed Oliver.
Round 5, Pick 143: Isaiah Davis, RB, South Dakota State
The Bills have their lead running back with James Cook, but every non-Cook back who rushed the ball last season is set to hit free agency. They could use a physical RB, such as Isaiah Davis, to pair with Cook as part of their committee.
Round 5, Pick 159: Brennan Jackson, EDGE, Washington State
Buffalo’s pass-rush room has zero depth left, with Leonard Floyd, A.J. Epenesa, and Shaq Lawson set to hit free agency and Von Miller’s contract getting reworked. Greg Rousseau is locked in as a starter, but they must fill out this room, and Brennan Jackson makes sense in Round 5.
Round 5, Pick 162: Myles Harden, CB, South Dakota
Rasul Douglas and Christian Benford are Buffalo’s likely starting two corners outside, but they would be wise to invest in depth outside after releasing Tre’Davious White and Dane Jackson set to hit free agency. Myles Harden is a good value at Pick 162.
Round 6, Pick 188: Ainias Smith, WR, Texas A&M
In a talented receiving class, the Bills should invest multiple picks to fill out their receiving corps around Josh Allen. Ainias Smith is flying under the radar in this draft class, but the smaller, shifty route runner is a good intermediate target with the juice to do damage after the catch and offers return ability as well.
Round 6, Pick 199: Nick Samac, C, Michigan State
Connor McGovern is moving over to center to replace Mitch Morse, but Buffalo could use more depth behind him and a long-term solution there to develop. Nick Samac has to adjust to NFL speed and power but has the athleticism and awareness to develop into a future starter.
Round 6, Pick 203: Keaton Bills, G, Utah
While the team has their starting guard spots locked up with David Edwards and O’Cyrus Torrence, the depth behind them is pretty thin. An old-school mauler, Keaton Bills fits Buffalo’s scheme and can shore up their depth up front.
Round 7, Pick 248: Daijahn Anthony, S, Ole Miss
Rounding out the safety room with their last pick, Daijahn Anthony is an interchangeable safety who can play split-field and drop into the slot if need be as a big nickel.
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His athleticism and willingness in the run game make him a valuable part of their depth and also add reinforcements to their special teams.
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