Bills Finally Make Their First Pick of the 2026 NFL Draft
Summary
The Buffalo Bills made their first pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by selecting T.J. Parker, an edge rusher from Clemson, with the 35th overall pick. The Bills traded down twice to get this selection and focused on strengthening their pass rush rather than wide receiver.Key Facts
- The Bills originally had the No. 28 pick in the first round.
- They traded the No. 28 pick to the New England Patriots for picks No. 31 and No. 125.
- Then they traded picks No. 31, 69, and 165 to the Tennessee Titans for picks No. 35, 66, and 101.
- The Bills chose T.J. Parker with the No. 35 pick.
- Parker played as an edge rusher at Clemson and had 11 sacks and 6 forced fumbles in his best college season (2024).
- Buffalo had recently focused on improving their pass rush by signing players like Von Miller, Joey Bosa (now a free agent), and Bradley Chubb.
- The Bills previously traded a second-round pick for veteran wide receiver DJ Moore in March 2026.
- This pick reflects Buffalo’s effort to improve defense rather than offense.
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