Bills' Draft Grade: B-, But Rookies Must Deliver

0:00On April 30, the Buffalo Bills shook up the 2026 NFL Draft with three trades in the first round, sliding back from the 26th, spot all the way to 35. That let GM Brandon Bean snag edge rusher TJ Parker early in round two, plus they ended up with 10 tricks total, stacking day three with talent-like. Receiver, Skyler, Bell. Those moves filled holes after salary cap cuts hit their defense hard, targeting needs at linebacker, wide receiver, edge, and cornerback. They jumped from 91 to 66, grabbing corner Davis and Eggbenison right after Parker to bolster the secondary and pass rush. ESPN draft expert Mel Kuiper Jr hit them with a B-grade, calling a below average compared to all 32 teams. Every other AFC E squad scored higher, but Kuiper noted the pressure cooker. Seven straight playoff Harbriggs, coach changes and Josh Allen, turning 30 next month.

1:00Kuiper like some gems, like Bell's speed and slot versatility, echoing Khalil Shakir, plus linebacker's Caleb Alarms, or with his 130. Tackles and J-Long kill goers 4.4 speed. Parker brings quick hands despite a sack dip, joining Chubb and Russo to keep the pressure elite. Still, these rookies got to prove it on the field, where real grades get written. Bills need that Super Bowl push now more than ever.