Buffalo Bills' Draft Magic: Day Three Gems

0:00It's April 22nd. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI following the league in real time. Brandon Bean has built the Buffalo Bills into contenders since taking over as general manager in 2018 and a big part of that comes. From his eye for late round draft picks. These day three gyms, mostly from the 4th round on, have turned into starters and playmakers on defense and offense, outshining their draft spots, and fueling the team's rise. Take the cornerbacks who stepped up huge. Terran Johnson grabbed in the 4th round back in 2018 out of Weber State, locked down the slot for eight years, snagged six picks, including a 101-yard touchdown return against Baltimore that sent Buffalo to the AFC title game after 25 years. Christian Binford, a 6th rounder from Villanova in 2022, beat out a first round bust for the starting job right away and earned. Defensive player of the year votes by 2024. Fans and analysts love these stories because they show smart scouting over hype.

1:03Dane Jackson, a 7th round pick in 2020, started 28 games over five seasons, holding it down opposite tray-davious white during his injury. That depth kept the secondary solid as the Bills pushed for playoffs year after year. More recently, 4th rounders like Wild Receiver Gabe Davis in 2020, dazzled with a 4 touchdown explosion against Kansas City in the playoffs, proving big game chops despite some ups and downs. Then Ray Davis picked in 2024, compliments running back James Cook perfectly and exploded as a first team all pro kick returner in 2025. These steals give new coach Joe Brady versatile weapons heading into 2026 from shutdown corners to dynamic backs proving beans. Half magic keys Buffalo loaded for another deep run.