Mock draft season

[Ralonzo]

56 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

James Cook's value with all the things working against him (RB, last year of his deal, public angling for a top dollar contract for position, and being traded in a year of a good RB class) is probably topping out at a mid-4th (if we're lucky) - which is worth about 25 points.

 

https://www.drafttek.com/NFL-Trade-Value-Chart-Rich-Hill.asp

 

The pick Dallas holds that might be interesting to the Bills is #76. Your valuation on Cook probably has a floor of whatever his potential comp pick would be if the Bills do let him hit the market in '26, so yeah a 4th. If Dallas is desperate for a RB then 109 + Cook for 76 is probably closest to that ballpark. They downgrade a 3rd to an early 4th for a year of prime Cook and the prospect of extending him or recouping a 4th or 5th comp. Doesn't really help the Bills much in a window year unless they draft someone to take up that backfield slack, but #76 can definitely yield something good...

Edited yesterday at 02:07 AM by Ralonzo

[NeverOutNick]

14 minutes ago, Ralonzo said:

 

For the first time in a long time I'm against the Bills entertaining a WR on Days 1-2. Where would they play him? Shakir in the slot and Palmer at boundary are set. Then there's Samuel and Coleman as roster locks. This is the draft to get a traits guy later. Too many people are smart to Donte Thornton from Tennessee, I think someone takes a flyer on Day 2... my combine crush is Isaac Teslaa, he'd certainly be worth a flyer in the middle of Day 3. Kind of a faster Hollins - big frame, willing blocker, great hands, clocks in the low 4.4's. Been deployed mainly as a big slot and needs coached up to play outside, but toolsy.

So we don’t have Amari cooper any longer, Coleman regressed and still can’t separate, Hollins is gone, we nabbed the Chargers part time 3rd option (worst WR corps in the league) BUT ya let’s pass on anymore WR help early because we resigned our best WR, Shakir, who although a GREAT slot WR, is still just a slot WR. More of the same Josh being Superman with nothing around him so we can waste early draft capital on defense that never shows up come playoff time anyways 🥳

 

Or let’s finally invest in Josh. Maybe last year you move up for an actual difference maker like Brian Thomas Jr (only a couple picks before us) or this year maybe try and nab Golden or heck maybe draft multiple WRs and let’s have some real investment in Josh’s future weapons

[Ralonzo]

I want to invest in a WR5 who can play special teams and red zone packages this year and has upside to at least WR2. Teslaa is that guy for me. Check out the Senior Bowl, he was as much a red zone cheat code as a receiver as Josh Allen is as a QB. This is something the Bills could have used like oh I dunno, the last drive of the Rams game.

[Dr. Who]

36.

Kenneth GrantDT Michigan

56.

Trey AmosCB Ole Miss

62.

Princely UmanmielenEDGE Ole Miss

70.

Kyle WilliamsWR Washington State

109.

Billy BowmanS Oklahoma

169.

Marcus TateOG Clemson

170.

Mitchell EvansTE Notre Dame

173.

Nohl WilliamsCB California

177.

Raheim SandersRB South Carolina

206.

Tyrion Ingram-DawkinsDT Georgia

[SoonerBillsFan]

26 minutes ago, Dr. Who said:

36.

Kenneth GrantDT Michigan

56.

Trey AmosCB Ole Miss

62.

Princely UmanmielenEDGE Ole Miss

70.

Kyle WilliamsWR Washington State

109.

Billy BowmanS Oklahoma

169.

Marcus TateOG Clemson

170.

Mitchell EvansTE Notre Dame

173.

Nohl WilliamsCB California

177.

Raheim SandersRB South Carolina

206.

Tyrion Ingram-DawkinsDT Georgia

I like it.

[Ralonzo]

[mannc]

12 minutes ago, Ralonzo said:

I actually like that draft…especially Kyle Williams at 109…

[LyndonvilleBill]

No trades.

 

[RyanC883]

From NFL Draft Buzz with Random set to 1.  I like the DT pairing here.  Love getting Watts in the 2nd and Strong in the 4th.  Good LB depth.  Tuten can likely become a 3 down back if desired.  And some developmental WRs, TE, and OT/OG later on.  Thoughts?  

 

PICK: 30 RND: 1 (BUF)

Walter Nolen

DT Ole Miss

 

PICK: 56 RND: 2 (BUF)

Alfred Collins

DT Texas

 

PICK: 62 RND: 2 (BUF)

Xavier Watts

S Notre Dame

 

PICK: 109 RND: 4 (BUF)

Dorian Strong

CB Virginia Tech

 

PICK: 132 RND: 4 (BUF)

Jeffrey Bassa

LB Oregon

 

PICK: 169 RND: 5 (BUF)

Bhayshul Tuten

RB Virginia Tech

 

PICK: 170 RND: 5 (BUF)

Kyle Williams

WR Washington State

 

PICK: 173 RND: 5 (BUF)

Oronde Gadsden II

TE Syracuse

 

PICK: 177 RND: 6 (BUF)

Dont'e Thornton Jr.

WR Tennessee

 

PICK: 206 RND: 6 (BUF)

Caleb Rogers

OT Texas Tech

[Bruffalo]

15 hours ago, Ralonzo said:

 

For the first time in a long time I'm against the Bills entertaining a WR on Days 1-2. Where would they play him? Shakir in the slot and Palmer at boundary are set. Then there's Samuel and Coleman as roster locks. This is the draft to get a traits guy later. Too many people are smart to Donte Thornton from Tennessee, I think someone takes a flyer on Day 2... my combine crush is Isaac Teslaa, he'd certainly be worth a flyer in the middle of Day 3. Kind of a faster Hollins - big frame, willing blocker, great hands, clocks in the low 4.4's. Been deployed mainly as a big slot and needs coached up to play outside, but toolsy.

Going with a WR is a hedge against Coleman not taking a step or Samuel not returning to form, and it's a smart one. I'm not saying I expect Coleman to not work out, but I'd certainly want a good contingency plan. 

 

Outside of Shakir and Palmer who do you have that you're sure is reliable? Samuel had a pretty awful season last year. Coleman started out great, and then burned out before the end of the season. 

[Ralonzo]

But for as much as the WR room sucked and they all underperformed... the Bills sure scored a bunch of points didn't they? If Beane is going WR before Day 3 this year he'd better have a damn good idea that the guy has #1 upside and is decently likely to achieve it. Coleman was the swing taken early and whether you think that's the guy that the swing should have been taken on, that book isn't written yet. Using the top pick on the same position again? Not a fan.

[Bongo]

Ok, I’m thinking highly unlikely but that would be a boost to the d-line draft, lol.

 

[Desert Bills Fan]

Latest mock:

I like first 3 a lot. Two new 3T DLs and a great CB.

i could see Sanker pushing for a game day spot. White the same as our speed deep threat. Hancock upgrading the backups at CB. Kiser just looks too good to pass up, and insurance against LB injury.  Lachey is versatile and along with Smith (returner) and Sauls infuse STs with more talent - have a chance to make the squad.

Edited yesterday at 09:11 PM by Desert Bills Fan

[Desert Bills Fan]

2 hours ago, Bongo said:

Ok, I’m thinking highly unlikely but that would be a boost to the d-line draft, lol.

 

I like it, but would rather not choose 2 edge rushers…at 132 maybe a speed WR?

13 hours ago, Dr. Who said:

36.

Kenneth GrantDT Michigan

56.

Trey AmosCB Ole Miss

62.

Princely UmanmielenEDGE Ole Miss

70.

Kyle WilliamsWR Washington State

109.

Billy BowmanS Oklahoma

169.

Marcus TateOG Clemson

170.

Mitchell EvansTE Notre Dame

173.

Nohl WilliamsCB California

177.

Raheim SandersRB South Carolina

206.

Tyrion Ingram-DawkinsDT Georgia

I think Sanders injury slowed him too much. Even late in the draft….Unless the strategy is we IR him and have him push for a spot next year when Cook leaves..but to me that wastes a pick this year.

[Ralonzo]

8 hours ago, mannc said:

I actually like that draft…especially Kyle Williams at 109…

 

Some of these media drafts are so far out of touch that @Best Williams Available is actually a better strategy...

[Warriorspikes51]

DRAFT BUZZ:  4 Rounds

 

30 RND: 1 (BUF)

Kenneth GRANT

DT  Michigan

 

56 RND: 2 (BUF)

Nick EMMANWORI

S  South Carolina

 

62 RND: 2 (BUF)

Darien PORTER

CB  Iowa State

 

109 RND: 4 (BUF)

Jamaree CALDWELL

DL  Oregon

 

132 RND: 4 (BUF)

Dont'e THORNTON JR.

WR

 

that’s a big time W

[Turbo44]

Considering we all know Beane isn’t making 10 pick I made some realistic trades and came up with this:

30. Revel - a top 15 pick before his acl and the doctors gave it their okay in his visit to OP

40. Kenneth grant was sliding and I traded both of our 2nds to move up to 40

to grab our 2nd day 1 starter in grant 

109 Baron / edge - goo value here

137 traded up to get Ricky white - a speedster  and and a nice lottery ticket here

173 Jamaree Caldwell DT - nice value here and probably better than the Duke guy we drafted last year

206 raheim Sanders - top prospect before injury. Another nice lottery ticket 

 

in could see all 7 guys making the roster 

[QLBillsFan]

On 4/2/2025 at 7:10 PM, NeverOutNick said:

So we don’t have Amari cooper any longer, Coleman regressed and still can’t separate, Hollins is gone, we nabbed the Chargers part time 3rd option (worst WR corps in the league) BUT ya let’s pass on anymore WR help early because we resigned our best WR, Shakir, who although a GREAT slot WR, is still just a slot WR. More of the same Josh being Superman with nothing around him so we can waste early draft capital on defense that never shows up come playoff time anyways 🥳

 

Or let’s finally invest in Josh. Maybe last year you move up for an actual difference maker like Brian Thomas Jr (only a couple picks before us) or this year maybe try and nab Golden or heck maybe draft multiple WRs and let’s have some real investment in Josh’s future weapons

So you would overpay for a WR well over 30, give up on a 22 year old who was playing well before injury, and Palmer is part time and not good? ✅ Despite being a top 5 ranked separation WR in the NFL at 25. Our slot WR is just a slot. But we should have moved up just a couple spots for Thomas. Who BB said before and after the draft he tried to get via trade. Can you believe the gaul of the Jags? Having said that if a deep threat WR is available in the 2nd round, the Bills should consider drafting or trading up. 

5 hours ago, Warriorspikes51 said:

DRAFT BUZZ:  4 Rounds

 

30 RND: 1 (BUF)

Kenneth GRANT

DT  Michigan

 

56 RND: 2 (BUF)

Nick EMMANWORI

S  South Carolina

 

62 RND: 2 (BUF)

Darien PORTER

CB  Iowa State

 

109 RND: 4 (BUF)

Jamaree CALDWELL

DL  Oregon

 

132 RND: 4 (BUF)

Dont'e THORNTON JR.

WR

 

that’s a big time W

Grant is possible at 30. I would be shocked NE is around at 56. If it fell this way, the Bills would be much improved! 

[Special K]

[Special K]

Former Titans GM Ran Carthon did a 1st round Mock on CBS Sports network, and with the Bills selection he chose Walter Nolen over Kenneth Grant. One of his reasons was that the Bills already have DaQuan Jones!!🙄

 

Gee, Ran, I think I am getting a clearer picture of why you are the former GM of the Titans!🤣

Edited 17 hours ago by Special K