Bills Snag Versatile Safety Kilgore in Round 5

0:00On April 25, Buffalo Bills just snagged safety J-Long Kilgore from the University of South Carolina with their first pick in Round 5 of the 20. 26 NFL Draft. They put in real work scouting him, including a private workout and a sit-down at the Scouting Combine. Kilgore earned second team all SEC honors in 2024 and 2025, plus SEC all-freshman team nods back in 2023. He's got the size at 6 feet 1 in 3-8 inches, 210 pounds, and his athletic score hit 79 at the Combine, ranking. Fourth among safeties. Draft experts pegged him as a third round talent, so grabbing him this late feels like a steal for Buffalo's secondary. His speed popped with a 4.4 second 40 yard dash, a 1.5 6 10 yard split, and a 4.3 220 yard shuttle. Analysts see him as a big, versatile defender, who can lock down tight ends, support the run, and maybe play split field safety. With his length,

1:02quickness, and strength, he could start early if he cleans up those mistackles. Bills fans should be hyped. This pick bolsters the back end without burning high capital, setting up a strong rotation moving forward. That's your NFL News Today update, AI-powered and always on.