Bills' Draft Focus: CJ Allen at 26

0:00On April 21st, Buffalo Bill's GM Brandon Bean is no stranger to picking late in the first round, and for the 2026 NFL Draft, their spot is 26th overall. That's their first election after not having a top 10 pick since Ed Oliver back in 2019. Most mock drafts point to them grabbing a wide receiver or defender, but insiders say the focus is sharpening on off-ball linebackers. Word from NFL Insider Tony Pauline is that the bills have poured an insane amount of work into those linebacker prospects. In his latest mock, he slots Georgia C.J. Allen to Buffalo at 26, and sources confirm they've been digging deep there. Fans and analysts are buzzing because the bills need linebacker help to bolster their defense. Allen stands out as the second best pure off-ball guy behind Ohio State's sunny styles, and he's got the speed to back it up after running a four. 0.47 in the 40 yard dash at the combine. The bills hold seven total picks, including 91st overall in the third round, giving them multiple shots to land contributors.

1:04Late rounds are a gamble, but Bean's track record shows they can find gyms anywhere. With draft season heating up, keep eyes on how Buffalo maneuvers that 26 spot could be the key to turning their D into a shutdown unit. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.