Lions' Low-Risk Mock Draft: Healthy Picks for Needs

0:00On March 30th, the 2026 NFL Draft is just weeks away, and the Buffalo Bills still need to beef up their wide receivers and ed rushers. Even after signing Bradley Chubb and trading for DJ Moore, Debt is thin at those spots. ESPN's Matt Miller dropped a 7-round mock where Buffalo grabs Indiana Whiteout, Omar Cooper Jr. at Pick 26 in the first round then, Michigan's Derek Moore at Pick 91 in the third. Miller sees Cooper as the future number one receiver for Josh Allen. The dude balled out last season with 69 catches for 937 yards and 13 touchdowns, helping Indiana to a national. Title run. He smooth on routes, reliable hands with just three drops, and tough enough to fight through contact. Fans are buzzing because pairing Cooper with Moore and Khalil Shakir could give Allen his best receiver group yet. Fans on the back 9 at 29, so this adds youth and firepower right away, fixing a long term need without breaking the bank.

1:01Shifting to the edge, Derek Moore brings serious juice at 6'4", 255 pounds. He notched 10 sacks last year as a pass rusher. Perfect to rotate behind Chubb and Greg Russo for that relentless pressure. Miller doesn't stop there, snagging Arkansas linebacker Xavier and Sori Jr. in round 5 to shore up the middle. With the draft so close, these picks could lock in Buffalo's contention window smart moves to keep the bills charging. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.