Final mock draft: Bills stay at pick 30, double dip at WR

It’s officially draft day!

You’ve probably seen and done a million mock drafts by now, so why not one more. The Buffalo Bills could go in many directions in this year’s draft. They’ve been mocked to pick safeties, cornerbacks, defensive tackles, and wide receivers early in the draft over the past few months. With 10 picks in total, there has been speculation of them moving up in the first three rounds.

As general manager Brandon Beane and company put the final touches on their draft board, let’s take a look at what the Bills could do using Pro Football Focus’ mock draft simulator.

Pick No. 30: Trey Amos, Cornerback, Mississippi

This offseason, the Bills brought back two familiar faces at cornerback in Tre’Davious White and Dane Jackson, but it is still considered a need for the team. We don’t know which version of White we’ll get, and Jackson is a solid depth piece, so CB2 is still a question. Amos finished last season with three interceptions (two returned for a TD) and 10 pass breakups while having an 11.5% missed tackle rate. He has the size and athleticism to be a great across the field from Christian Benford.

Pros:

• Ideal size at 6’1″ and 195 lbs.
• Great agility and footwork.
• Physical in press coverage.

Cons:

• Has a tendency to arm tackle.
• Will need to play less handsy to avoid penalties.
• Needs to work on not becoming flat-footed.

Pick No. 44 (From Dallas): Tyleik Williams, Defensive Tackle, Ohio State

Tyleik Williams is one of my favorite prospects in this draft. He has ideal size and weight for an interior defender, and has the potential to play next to Ed Oliver for years to come. Williams finished his final season at Ohio State with three sacks and an 88.6 PFF run defense grade. The Bills may have to move up for him but I think it would be well worth what they’d have to give up.

Pros:

• Keeps his eyes in the backfield, allowing himself to locate the ballcarrier and make a play.
• Sneaky quickness and speed with great power.
• Has the potential to become an elite run stuffer.

Cons:

• Will need to focus on staying low and maintaining pad level.
• Shorter arms may make it tougher to fight double teams at the NFL level.
• Has to add more pass rush moves to his repertoire.

Pick No. 62: Elic Ayomanor, Wide Receiver, Stanford

The Bills brought in Joshua Palmer in free agency to be a weapon for quarterback Josh Allen but they still need more talent at the position. So, why not bring in another Canadian-born receiver? Ayomanor is a younger prospect at 21 years old, and is still developing his game. He finished this past season at Stanford with 63 receptions for 831 yards and six touchdowns. He has the size to be a solid X receiver for the Bills.

Pros:

• Terrific size and speed (4.44 second 40-yard).
• High football IQ.
• Great release and gets to top speed quickly.

Cons:

• Production dipped in 2024 from 2023.
• Drops are a slight concern.
• Change of direction is lackluster.

Pick No. 114 (From Carolina): Jaydon Blue, Running Back, Texas

Jaydon Blue was brought in by the Bills for a top-30 visit, so it wouldn’t be crazy if they traded up for him. They have 10 picks and could look to go get their guy. He finished his final season at Texas with 728 rushing yards on 5.4 yards per attempt and added 365 receiving yards on 41 receptions. Blue is a terrific athlete that could be a potential replacement for James Cook (if he doesn’t re-sign after this season).

Pros:

• Outstanding athleticism and speed.
• Ability to produce on the ground and through the air

Cons:

• Has a tendency to put the ball on the ground.
• Leaves a lot to be desired in pass protection.

Pick No. 149 (From Dallas): Tyler Baron, Edge, Miami (FL)

The Bills lost Von Miller in free agency and will be without Michael Hoecht for the first six games, so there’s a big possibility they go with an edge rusher even earlier than pick 149. Tyler Baron has terrific size and weight for the position while being a prospect with more experience than most. Baron had 10 sacks and 28 hurries in his final season of collegiate ball.

Pros:

• Great size (6’5″, 260 lbs.).
• Solid athlete with good bull rushes.

Cons:

• Needs to add more pass rush moves so he’s not as predictable.
• Loses containment too often.

Pick No. 170: Dont’e Thornton Jr., Wide Receiver, Tennessee

Just like last year, many have the Bills double dipping at wide receiver. If they get a player like Ayomanor early, we could see them target a receiver with speed later on. That’s where Thornton Jr. comes in. It’s rare to see this type of speed with a 6’5″ receiver. Thornton will be a deep threat in the NFL after coming off 662 yards in his final season at Tennessee on just 26 receptions.

Pros:

• Speed to take the top off a defense.
• Can track the ball well with solid contested catch ability.

Cons

• Lackluster route running and route tree.
• Below average after the catch ability.

Pick No. 177: Malachi Moore, Safety, Alabama

The NFL has seen an uptick in players that are able to move around the field and play in many different scenarios. Malachi Moore is a player that can do that. He has experience at safety and in the slot so he could be a developmental player for the Bills. Moore had a terrific 6.8% missed tackle rate while having seven pass breakups in his final season at Alabama. He was a team captain for two seasons at Alabama, which is an accomplishment Sean McDermott loves with prospects.

Pros:

• Versatile defender with high football IQ.
• Ability to play special teams.

Cons:

• A little undersized and lacks top tier athleticism.
• Needs to become more physical in the run game.

Pick No. 206: Zah Frazier, Cornerback, UTSA

Just like receiver, the Bills have been mocked to double dip at cornerback many times this offseason. It makes sense to try to add depth at the position and Frazier could be a perfect fit. A lengthy raw talent that only played one full season of Division I football as a starter, Frazier could be a great developmental piece for Sean McDermott. He finished his 2024 season at UTSA with six interceptions and five pass breakups.

Pros:

• Amazing size and speed (6’3″, 186 lbs., 4.36 second 40-yard)
• Showed solid ball skills after finishing with six interceptions.

Cons:

• Turns 25 in October and only had one full season as a starter of D1 football.
• Needs to get better at anticipating plays.

Pick No. 230 (From Carolina): Jamon Dumas-Johnson, Linebacker, Kentucky

The Bills linebacking corps lacks some depth, so with the last pick in the draft I went with a high potential prospect that can be used in a plethora of ways. Dumas-Johnson had a solid season at Kentucky after three seasons at Georgia. He finished his final collegiate season with 47 tackles, one interception, and a 14.5% missed tackle rate.

Pros:

• High potential athlete.
• Solid football IQ (made pre-snap adjustments at Kentucky).

Cons:

• Inconsistent tackler.
• Can get caught flat-footed too often.