NFL Draft Analysts Split on Buffalo Bills' 2026 Performance

Draft analysts published varying grades on the Buffalo Bills' selections in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL.com awarded the Bills an overall grade of 'A,' citing their trades to gain mid-round selections and their acquisition of edge rusher T.J. Parker. They also praised the selection of cornerback Davison Igbinosun.

Conversely, ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. assigned the Bills a 'B-', the lowest grade in the AFC East. Kiper noted the team's multiple trade-downs from their initial first-round position. Despite acknowledging the potential of Parker and Igbinosun, Kiper indicated he had rated other players higher at those respective draft slots.

Other evaluations included a 'B+' from USA TODAY, an 'A' from Fox Sports, a 'B' from CBS Sports, and a 'C+' from Walter Football. Walter Football cited the trade downs, and the selection of Igbinosun as negatives, while praising the Day 3 selections of Jude Bowry, Skyler Bell, and Jalon Kilgore.

Key selections for the Bills in the draft included T.J. Parker (edge rusher), Davison Igbinosun (cornerback), Jude Bowry (offensive tackle), Skyler Bell (wide receiver), Jalon Kilgore (safety), and Kaleb Elarms-Orr (linebacker).