2026 NFL draft: All the Bills' picks in The Athletic's 7-round mock

The NFL Draft is just about a week away, and the Buffalo Bills are looking to add some substantial prospects to supplement their roster. It's a big draft for the Bills, as it is head coach Joe Brady's first crack at helping mold the roster with new blood from college. Buffalo has seven draft picks and some roster holes to fill, so it's important that the team is successful in drafting and developing these players.

With a new leadership structure in the coaching room, it's vital that General Manager Brandon Beane select players to help this staff hit the ground running. The Athletic's Dane Brugler provides a glimpse into what Buffalo's draft could look like next week. Buffalo has only two picks in the top 100, so they must efficiently address their needs.

Here is The Bills Wire's breakdown of Brugler's mock draft for Buffalo: Round 1, No. 26: Malachi Lawrence, Edge, UCF The BIlls switch to a 3-4 defense under new Defensive Coordinator Jim Leonhard means the Bills will look at a different type of player at the edge position this year. Lawrence, at 6-3, 254 pounds, provides a physical profile that fits what Leonard may ask of his outside linebackers this year.

Lawrence, a fifth-year senior, recorded 28 tackles, 11 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and two forced fumbles. The UCF product earned First-Team All-Big 12 honors. Lawrence would provide Buffalo with a great pass-rush option opposite Greg Rousseau.