‘Bowry (6-5, 314) played tackle in college, with 21 starts at left tackle and two at right tackle. But draft analysts believe he could play guard in the NFL, as well.’
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UConn wide receiver Skyler Bell chosen by Bills in fourth round
‘A 5-foot-11, 192-pounder, Bell was a consensus All-American for the Huskies following a 2025 season in which he finished second in the nation with 1,278 receiving yards, tied for third with 13 touchdown receptions and fourth with 101 catches. He set single-season program records for catches and touchdown receptions, became the first player in UConn history to earn consensus All-America honors, and was a finalist for the Biletnikoff Award, which is given annually to the nation’s top receiver.’
Bills add to linebacker room with Kaleb Elarms-Orr of TCU
‘”You’re gonna get someone that’s a hard worker, is always trying to be around the ball, a leader and someone that you guys can count on for years and years to come,” Elarms-Orr said Saturday over Zoom. “I’m a player that I’m very passionate about the game. Football is all I do and I’m just ready to go out there and compete at the highest level.”‘
Bills add versatile defender in South Carolina defensive back Jalon Kilgore
‘Kilgore offers position versatility, having played nickel as well in college. But he said over Zoom to Buffalo media that when he met with the Bills, they worked him out at safety. He had a positive experience with safeties coach Joe Danna during a private workout.’
Bills select Penn State defensive tackle Zane Durant in draft’s fifth round
‘Penn State’s Zane Durant, a four-year starter with the Nittany Lions, got selected by the Bills with the last pick of the fifth round in the NFL draft. Durant, 22, appeared in 54 games across four seasons, and he totaled 89 tackles, including 22 for a loss and 10 sacks.’
Bills add another cornerback, selecting speedy Toriano Pride Jr.
‘Pride (5-10, 185) led all cornerbacks in the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL combine with a time of 4.32 seconds. That was good for sixth fastest overall, and second fastest of any defender.’
Bills add Florida punter Tommy Doman Jr. in seventh round of NFL draft
‘”That added value,” Bills general manager Brandon Beane said of Doman’s ability to also kick off. “Versatility, the more you can do. You saw last year, Mitch had to kickoff for us when we were dealing with an injury.”‘
Bills take Texas A&M guard Ar’maj Reed-Adams with final draft pick
‘Reed-Adams, 24, appeared in 57 games and started 41 games during a college career that began in 2020 at Kansas.’
Defense was the focus of the Bills’ offseason. Will the changes be enough?
‘”No longer are you able to just know where guys are going to be when they’re going to be there,” said Brady, communicating his vision for the Bills’ defense under his leadership.’
Bills add athletic tackle Jude Bowry in fourth round
‘The 6-foot-5, 315-pounder was a two-year starter with 23 career starts dating back to 2022 so he brings experience to the table, but the Bills might have taken him to try him at guard.’
Bills add speedy wide receiver Skyler Bell in Round 4
‘The 5-foot-11, 192-pounder ran a 4.4 in the 40 at the scouting combine, and he met with the Bills in Indianapolis, and that interest came to fruition.’
Bills draft Kaleb Elarms‑Orr, linebacker who may be force on special teams
‘With both Bernard and Williams somewhat undersized in the middle of the new 3-4 defense, it seemed like the Bills needed a bigger player to inject into the mix, but Elarms-Orr is pretty much the same size as those two at 6-foot-2 and 234 pounds.’
Bills land playmaking safety Jalon Kilgore in Round 5
‘Kilgore is a 6-foot-1, 218-pounder who was a three-year starter at South Carolina, two of those as a teammate of Buffalo’s second-round pick in 2025, defensive lineman TJ Sanders. He played 36 games and intercepted eight passes, and he showed great versatility as he played safety and some nickel corner.’
Bills continue focus on defense, draft DT Zane Durant in fifth round
‘He was mainly a three-technique which would have made a seemingly better fit in Buffalo’s old defense, so we’ll have to see how Jim Leonhard wants to use him. Right now, he has several players he can use at five-tech/4i such as Ed Oliver, TJ Sanders, Deone Walker and Landon Jackson, so will Durant join that mix, or can the Bills use him in the A-gap as a nose tackle type, which is the position they need to figure out?’
Bills draft speedy cornerback in seventh round as they beef up secondary
‘The 5-foot-10, 185-pounder began his career with two seasons at Clemson but could never break into the starting lineup full time despite playing 26 games. He played his last two years at Missouri and finally became a full-time starter midway through 2024, then started 12 games in 2025 and he made 24 tackles, broke up six passes and intercepted two.’