Fitting the Bills: 2025 Bills Mock 1.0

The Final PFWR Bills mock is my one and only this year. The top pick fills a glaring need and adds much need speed to a secondary that far too often gets beat by elite WRs when it matters most. Kentucky's Maxwell Hairston adds electric speed and playmaking to a secondary that need both, especially when matching up against the Xavier Worthy and Tyrek Hills of the NFL. DT and Edge remain major needs, but given the depth in this years class, talent on day 2 may be close to any available at the bottom of round 1 but finding a plug and play corner of Hairston's ability would be challenging after the 1st round. On the other side of the ball, WR remains a need, especially one that can stretch the field, and the James Cook contract situation needs to be watched, and perhaps adding a playmaking, speedster at WR at some point makes sense too. Additionally, Safety, LB and TE depth should be added. While I do not see the Bills using all 10 picks, they do have a roster that has enough holes to need to hit on draft picks all 3 days to remain competitive for that elusive Super Bowl Championship.

1st Round Pick 30: Maxwell Hairston, Kentucky 

Overall Rank: 14 CB Rank: 3 PFWR Grade: Ceiling 90 Floor 70

40-Yard Dash 4.28 10-Yard Split 1.5 Vertical 39.5’’ Broad 10’ 9’’

💥Explosive Playmaker 🐇Quick Twitch 🐆Speed to Burn 🐶Has that Dog inside 🤏Undersized Frame 🐃Bills Fit

Hairston is a dynamic athlete with rare combination of speed, quickness and instinct for the position. His combine performance showcased his ability, and had him shooting up rankings. If available at 30, the Bills need to pounce. He may be a liability against the run, but he competes and his ability to close, and mirror elite speed recievers gives him a lockdown ability to match up with the Hills and Worthy's of the league that the Bills do not currently have. Pairing him opposite Benford will give the Bills a young tandem at the corners for the foreseeable future.

2nd Round Pick 56: Alfred Collins DT Texas 

Overall Rank: 38 DT Rank: 6 PFWR Grade: Ceiling 88 Floor 75

Height 6’ 6’’ Weight 332 lbs Arm 34 5/8’’ Hand 10’’

Junk Yard Dog Massive Man Mountain 🃏Versatile 📈Unlimited Upside 👿Athletic Freak 🔨Hits Like a Hammer ⛷Downhill Player 🐃Buffalo Bills Fit

Collins is a Junk Yard dog who battles vs double teams whistle to whistle. Displays surprising quickness and agility for a man his size, and displays quick hands and an impressive arsenal of rush moves, including the occasional spin move. Texas moved him along the line, showcasing his versatility, but would be a perfect fit as a 1 tech in rotation with Daquan Jones, next to Ed Oliver. Rare to see a big man chasing backs sideline to sideline or down field like Collins can be seen on film. With continued development and NFL level training could end up being a steal for the Bills int he 2nd, and it wouldn't upset me if he was the pick in the 1st round. Only reason he might still be around for Bills this late, is the depth at the position this draft.

2nd Round Pick 62: Bradyn Swinson Edge LSU 

Overall Rank: 58 Edge Rank: 9 PFWR Grade Ceiling 85 Floor 70

Height: 6040

Weight: 255

40: 4.65*

10:

Arm: 33 3/8

Hand: 9 7/8

🥇Elite Athlete 💥Explosive Playmaker 📈Unlimited Upside ⏳Needs Time to develop 🎭Better pass rusher than vs Run🔪Sharp Edge Rusher 🍃Thin frame but room to grow 🐃Developmental Situational Pass rusher.

Speedy edge rusher with a quick first step and high upside. Needs to add strength and counter moves. Bills 30

4th Round Pick 109: Isaac TeSlaa WR Arkansas 

Overall Rank: 101 WR Rank: 15 PFWR Grade Ceiling 85 Floor 70

Height 6’ 4’’ Weight 214 lbs Arm 31 1/8’’ Hand 10’’ RAS 9.96

40-Yard Dash 4.43 10 1.51 Vert 39.5’’ Broad 10’ 9’’ 3-Cone 6.85 20 4.05 Bench 17

Top 30 Visitor with Bills who's stock is rising after a solid Senior Bowl and Combine. Ideal fit as an outside deep threat that has the size, character and hands to be a fit for the Bills.

Round 4
4-132	Jaydon Blue RB Texas
An explosive back to add some insurance if contract negotiations with Cooks turn south. Blue has electric speed and would make an immediate impact as a 3rd down weapon and on special teams.
Round 5
5-169	Fadil Diggs Edge Syracuse
Diggs transfered from Texas A&M and made an immediate impact on the Orange Defense. His on the field leadership played a signifcat role in the culture change in Syracuse. Has the physical tools and demeanor to stick as a rotational pass rusher, and core special teams contributor.
5-170	Shaun Dolac LB Buffalo
Dolac deserved a combine invite as an athletic and highly productive LB for Buffalo. He fits the athletic profile Buffalo looks for in a LB, and would fit right into the culture day 1 and could develop into a plus special teams contributor, which would be critical as a reserve LB.
Round 6
6-173	Rylie Mills DT Notre Dame
Mills has a relentless motor and would provide valuable depth at 3 Tech behind Ed Oliver. Mills shoots the gap with purpose and can shed blockers and chase down QBs and backs like a junk yard dog.
6-177	Jaylin Lane WR Virginia Tech
An explosive receiver with 4.34 speed, good hands and excellent balance and run after the catch ability. Offers additional value as a punt returner.
66-206	Alijah Clark S Syracuse
An aggressive and athletic Safety with a nose for the ball. Clark led the Orange secondary, and had an impressive showing Shrine Bowl week. He posted a 4.5 40 at 6006 188 lbs.