Bills' NFL Draft: Edge Rushers & Trades Eyed

0:00It's March 29th, from breaking news to Sunday match-ups. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI. The Buffalo Bills are less than a month from their first pick at number 26 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Top pundits from spots like ESPN, NFL Network, and Bleacher Report dropped their latest mocks after free agency wrapped. The Big Vib, their eyeing edge rushes to boost that new 3-4 defense under coordinator Jim Leonhardt, but a trade-down feels likely too. Earlier this week, mocks started heating up with trades, especially the Arizona Cardinals jumping to 26 for Alabama QB tie Simpson. Bills GM Brandon Bean loves wheeling and dealing his first rounder, either up for a stud or back for more picks. After losing their second rounder to Chicago, in the DJ Moore deal, sliding to pick 34 makes total sense. Fans and analysts are buzzing about edge guys like Texas A&M's Cassius Howe, with his 11.5 sacks despite shorter arms or miseries.

1:01Zion Young, who balled out at the senior bowl, Auburn's Kendrick Falk brings Raw upside at 6-6, though some say he's too project-like for now. Bills Mafia knows Bean's old-school style could land one anyway. Meanwhile, other mocks mix it up. A nose tackle like Ohio State's Caden McDonald to clog the run, Georgia LBCJ Allen to fix the off-ball spot, Clemson's corner, Avion Terrell for depth, or even Texas A&M guard chased by Santos on offense. Whether at 26 or traded back, it's all about fitting Leonhardt's scheme quick. Pundits agree that Bills need pass Russian run stuff now. Not later, when Josh Allen's deeper in his prime, keep watching those mocks evolve as the draft nears. They're dropping hints on Bean's next power move.