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Bills Trade Up, Draft Cornerback Davison Igbinosun at No. 62

5/1/2026

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Bills Draft Igbinosun

The Buffalo Bills traded up to the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft and selected cornerback Davison Igbinosun at No. 62.
GM Brandon Beane said the cornerback spot was the biggest roster hole, prompting the Bills to add safety Jalon Kilgore and corner Toriano Pride Jr. for depth.
The Bills expect Igbinosun to compete for a CB3 role and play special teams despite Sports Illustrated labeling him a likely bust.

Summary

Bills Draft Drop

The Buffalo Bills dropped from No. 26 to No. 35 overall, trading down three times and exiting the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
By draft’s end the Bills selected ten players—three more than they entered with—after trades with Houston Texans, New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans.
Andrew Brandt warned NIL deals have thinned the talent pool in rounds 4-7, and noted Skyler Bell, Kaleb Elarms-Orr and Jalon Kilgore valuable later-round picks.

History

Historical Context

In 2012 the Seattle Seahawks traded down and used the 75th overall pick to select quarterback Russell Wilson, a move that added multiple later-round selections; Seattle then posted an 11-5 record, its first winning season since 2007. That draft-day strategy showed how accumulating picks can reshape a roster, a principle the Buffalo Bills are applying in their 2026 draft maneuvering.

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Bills Draft Igbinosun

The Buffalo Bills traded up to the second round of the 2026 NFL Draft and selected cornerback Davison Igbinosun at No. 62.
GM Brandon Beane said the cornerback spot was the biggest roster hole, prompting the Bills to add safety Jalon Kilgore and corner Toriano Pride Jr. for depth.
The Bills expect Igbinosun to compete for a CB3 role and play special teams despite Sports Illustrated labeling him a likely bust.

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