As the NFL Scouting Combine approaches, the Bills face key roster decisions. Here are some prospects that fit Buffalo’s needs.
Draft season always has a way of sneaking up on you.
One minute, the Buffalo Bills are still playing meaningful football, and the next we’re staring at the scouting combine, talking about arm length, burst, and whether a 40 time really tells us anything at all. But for Buffalo, this combine matters more than most, because this roster isn’t screaming for stars. It’s asking for answers.
The Bills sit at a point where every addition has to serve a purpose. They don’t need noise. They need players who can help them close games in January, and that’s what makes this year’s combine worth watching.
A lot of fans will naturally gravitate toward the first-round pick, but that pick feels more like a chess piece than a destination. There’s a real chance Buffalo looks to move back, load up on Day 2 capital, and attack positions that quietly hurt them all season.
And that starts in the secondary.
Cornerback and safety have been problem areas far too often, especially when the Bills needed stops late in games. One name that stands out is Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun. He’s long, physical, and fast enough to erase mistakes with his reach alone. He isn’t the quickest player off the snap, but his competitiveness jumps off the screen. He plays like someone who believes he’s the best player on the field, and that mindset matters at this level.
Put a player like that opposite a healthy secondary, and suddenly Buffalo has flexibility it hasn’t had in years.
The defensive line is another spot where upside matters. The Bills have pressure pieces, but they don’t consistently overwhelm teams up front. That’s why Clemson defensive lineman Peter Woods is such an intriguing name. Pairing someone like Woods with Deone Walker could change the tone of the entire defense. Woods’ first-step burst and interior presence would allow the Bills to win without sending extra rushers, something that’s burned them in the past.
Linebacker also can’t be ignored. If CJ Allen slides, that’s the kind of player you don’t overthink. Buffalo needs reliability in the middle, and Allen brings exactly that. It might not be flashy, but it’s the kind of move that pays off when injuries pile up.
Then there’s wide receiver, the position everyone wants to talk about.
This class is interesting, but it’s also top-heavy. Speed merchants like KC Concepcion bring excitement, but the bigger question is fit. Are the Bills ready to lean into smaller receivers on the outside, or do they still need size? That’s where names like Indiana's Omar Cooper and Washington’s Denzel Boston come into play. Cooper brings polish and reliability, while Boston offers that classic jump-ball profile Buffalo hasn’t had in a while.
The combine won’t answer every question, but it will clarify one thing. The Bills aren’t drafting for fun anymore. They’re drafting to finish.
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