How will the Bills use their picks in the 2019 NFL draft? We're breaking down every selection. The Buffalo Bills finished the 2018 season 6–10, taking a step back after making their first playoff appearance in 18 years in 2017. Nathan Peterman started the season in disastrous fashion, and while rookie first-rounder Josh Allen made plays with his legs, he had the second-lowest passing grade among rookie quarterbacks. The Bills turned to free agency to provide Allen with some help at wide receiver, and the team will likely use the draft as an opportunity to tie up some loose ends. In the 2018 draft, the Bills selected Allen with the seventh-overall pick. How will they use their picks in this year's NFL draft? We’re breaking down every selection below, including grades from The MMQB's Andy Benoit. (Check out draft needs for all 32 teams.) Here's the full list of picks the Bills hold in the 2019 draft, which will be updated as each selection is made. Round 1, Pick 9 (No. 9 overall): Ed Oliver, DT, Houston Andy Benoit's grade: C Most likely, the Bills saw this as a value pick. And after signing Star Lotulelei for big money in free agency last year, to pair with 2018 third-rounder Harrison Phillips and gifted (though mercurial) ex-Dolphin Jordan Phillips, they didn’t have a glaring need at defensive tackle. But outside, they badly need an edge rusher, as 2016 first-rounder Shaq Lawson is not that guy and Jerry Hughes could be in his last year with the club. That said, you can make room for a dynamic gap penetrator. Oliver relies on quickness and elusiveness within confined areas, which is a unique style of play. But considering his having had an up-and-down 2018 season and Buffalo not badly needing a defensive tackle, overall this is a high-risk, high-reward pick for a team looking to add talent in multiple places. Round 2, Pick 6 (No. 38 overall): Cody Ford, G, Oklahoma Andy Benoit's grade: B+ Longtime Redskin Ty Nsekhe was a nice free-agent signing, but few believed that the career-long swing tackle would assume a new starting job at age 33. Now, Nsekhe provides O-line depth. With Ford, a classic pile-driver whom some see as a guard but the Bills surely see as a right tackle, Buffalo’s offensive line—the AFC’s worst in 2018—has four new members joining incumbent left tackle Dion Dawkins: center Mitch Morse, guards Spencer Long and Quinton Spain and now the rookie from Oklahoma. Round 3, Pick 10 (No. 74 overall): Devin Singletary, RB, FAU Andy Benoit's grade: B+ Picking Singletary suggests the Bills will not retain LeSean McCoy when his deal expires after this season. Like McCoy, Singletary has a renowned jump cut, which can be a valuable trait in the NFL, where so much of the running game comes down to creating your own space within confined areas. Round 3, Pick 33 (No. 96 overall): Dawson Knox, TE, Ole Miss Andy Benoit's grade: A- The Bills are not deep at wide receiver and they need to simplify their system for young QB Josh Allen. A great solution is to go with multiple tight ends, which puts the defense in more predictable looks and gives you more dimension in the running game. Round 5, Pick 9 (No. 147 overall): Vosean Joseph, LB, Florida Round 6, Pick 8 (No. 181 overall): Jaquan Johnson, S, Miami Round 7, Pick 11 (No. 225 overall): Darryl Johnson Jr., OLB, North Carolina A&T Round 7, Pick 14 (No. 228 overall): Tommy Sweeney, TE, Boston College See every NFL team's 2019 picks by clicking the links below. Arizona Cardinals | Atlanta Falcons | Baltimore Ravens | Buffalo Bills | Carolina Panthers | Chicago Bears | Cincinnati Bengals | Cleveland Browns | Dallas Cowboys | Denver Broncos | Detroit Lions | Green Bay Packers | Houston Texans | Indianapolis Colts | Jacksonville Jaguars | Kansas City Chiefs | Los Angeles Chargers | Los Angeles Rams | Miami Dolphins | Minnesota Vikings | New England Patriots | New Orleans Saints | New York Giants | New York Jets | Oakland Raiders | Philadelphia Eagles | Pittsburgh Steelers | San Francisco 49ers | Seattle Seahawks | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Tennessee Titans | Washington Redskins<doc-sep>The Buffalo Bills came into the 2019 NFL Draft with ten total draft picks and following the fortuitous selection of defensive tackle Ed Oliver, the team held nine more coming into Friday night. But with with a run on offensive tackles early and a player they clearly valued still on the board, Brandon Beane chose to move up two spots to pick 38 and take offensive lineman Cody Ford from Oklahoma. The trade with the Oakland Raiders cost the Bills their latter fifth round pick (No. 158) but moving ahead, the team still has a pick in third round (No. 74) and two selections in the fourth round, as well as one in the fifth, one pick in the sixth round, and two picks in the seventh round. Below is the complete list of 2019 draft picks as it currently stand:<doc-sep>There is plenty of analysis of the 2019 NFL Draft, and today’s links has plenty of information on the Buffalo Bills. Check out the latest on what the experts had to say about the selections made by Buffalo in today’s Bills Links. NFL Draft analysts give high grades to the Bills – The Buffalo News Like with all mock drafts, immediate grades should be thought of mostly as a form of entertainment. Buffalo Bills draft grades 2019 from ESPN's Mel Kiper and NFL experts - Democrat & Chronicle A roundup of the Buffalo Bills' NFL Draft grades by analysts. [BN] Blitz newsletter: Cody Ford being a ‘steal’ gives Bills good grades for draft class – The Buffalo News "Pro Football Focus ranked Oklahoma offensive tackle Cody Ford as the 22nd best player in the draft. ESPNs Mel Kiper said he thought it was possible for Ford to be selected in the top 20." Mel Kiper grades 2019 NFL Draft - How did Buffalo Bills fare? - newyorkupstate.com Kiper thought the Bills did well in the 2019 NFL Draft. Buffalo Bills a 2019 NFL Draft winner, says SI.com’s Conor Orr - newyorkupstate.com Conor Orr had the Bills listed among his winners following the 2019 NFL Draft. Sources: Bengals attempted to trade up for Buffalo Bills OT Cody Ford - newyorkupstate.com The Bengals missed out on the offensive tackle. Cody Ford: "I'm Here to Win Football Games" - BuffaloBills.com Bills 2nd round pick Cody Ford talks about why he wanted to come to Buffalo, where he'll fit on the offensive line, and being ready to compete. Dane Brugler’s NFL Draft Class Power Rankings – The Athletic Ranking all 32 teams from my favorite to least favorite classes. (Subscription required.) Bills close Draft with pair of unheralded 7th round choices | Cover 1 The Buffalo Bills closed out the 2019 NFL Draft with two seventh-round selections: Darryl Johnson, a defensive end from North Carolina A&T, and Tommy Sweeney, a tight end from Boston College. Featured on Buffalo Rumblings Breaking Buffalo Rumblings: Recapping Day 3 of Bills’ 2019 NFL Draft - Buffalo Rumblings The 2019 NFL Draft is in the books. Post-NFL Draft Buffalo Bills depth chart, 2019 - Buffalo Rumblings The Bills added a lot of players in free agency and the draft. 2019 NFL Draft Press Conference Transcript: Buffalo Bills discuss all their picks - Buffalo Rumblings Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane met with the media late Saturday. Buffalo Bills Links, 4/28: Wrapping up the 2019 NFL Draft - Buffalo Rumblings Check out all of the coverage from the Buffalo Bills’ draft class.<doc-sep>The Buffalo Bills checked off their biggest need on Thursday night by adding 3-technique defensive tackle Ed Oliver. With the second and third rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft tonight, plenty of talented names remain on the board. The Bills, at pick 40, will have their choice of prospects from any one of their positions of need. Below, we have a list of 25 players who could help this team on day two of the draft. Who is your favorite? CB: Byron Murphy, Washington The first two players on this list should expect to hear their names called very soon tonight. Murphy doesn’t have the speed to fit every scheme, but every other aspect of his game is top notch. A great all-around corner. Greedy Williams, LSU Williams has outstanding potential as a lock-down coverage corner. He comes from a defensive-back factory in Louisiana. He has size and athleticism. The only issue is that he took plays off and let his emotions affect his on-field performance during games—and that will bother teams. Julian Love, Notre Dame Love reminds me so much of Tre’Davious White. 5’11” and 195 lbs, a good athlete, he has excellent technique and great read-and-react against his opponents. With 4.55 speed, he doesn’t fit every scheme, but I think he’s perfect for Buffalo’s. Sean Bunting, Central Michigan Bunting, who left the Chippewas after two seasons of starts because his head coach was fired, is an extremely fluid mover. He visited the Bills pre-draft, and they may be interested in how he can add his ball skills (nine career INTs) to their defense. Amani Oruwariye, Penn State Another pre-draft visitor, Oruwariye has excellent length for a cornerback at 6’2” and 205 lbs. He was also a dynamic athlete at the Combine. He only started one season in college, but that play was impressive enough to have teams take notice. Rock Ya-Sin, Temple A two-time state champion wrestler, Ya-Sin spent most of his career at FCS Presbyterian College before transferring to Temple as a graduate student. Excellent length on a 6’0” 192-lb frame with 32” arms. Coaches absolutely love him, and he plays hard on every rep, but there’s a belief that he needs to develop his coverage technique before he’s ready to start. OT: Jawaan Taylor, Florida A knee injury or condition reportedly caused Taylor to slip out of the first round of the draft. However, Ian Rapoport reports he’s planning to stay in Nashville and expects to be drafted tonight, so it can’t be too bad. If healthy, Taylor is a dominant run blocker with great balance. Cody Ford, Oklahoma Ford may have slipped in the draft due to concerns about his ability to play at tackle. A similar draft day fall hit Cordy Glenn in 2012. Whether he’s at guard or tackle, teams will receive a powerful run blocker who moves better than you think he can. Dalton Risner, Kansas State I’m a little surprised the versatile Risner wasn’t a tail-of-the-first-round selection. That’s usually what the NFL goes for. He can play all five positions on the offensive line, has great technique, and is an extremely hard worker who wants to drive players into the dirt on every play. OC/OG: Erik McCoy, Texas A&M The Bills have loaded up with guards and tackles, but the only centers on the roster are Mitch Morse and Russell Bodine. McCoy started 36 games at center for the Aggies. He has great play strength and intelligence—good qualities to have. He could start at guard while waiting in the wings. Elgton Jenkins, Mississippi State Jenkins, who has played both center and guard, had a great week at the Senior Bowl. The 6’4” 315-lb lineman is another high-ceiling backup plan for Morse. WR: Hakeem Butler, Iowa State Butler wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, as most draft analysts had him pegged as a day-two prospect. But the 6’5” 227-lb wide receiver has experience in the slot or outside, and his potential outranks many of the names on this list. D.K. Metcalf, Mississippi Whether due to concerns about his neck injury, his change-of-direction ability, or his short resume, Metcalf fell out of the first round. He’s moved from “luxury pick” status to a position where you might be drafting a valuable prospect with upside. A.J. Brown, Mississippi Brown was one of the most productive receivers in the SEC for the last few years, and can play in the slot or outside. A great route runner, he can also earn yards after the catch thanks to his thick build. Deebo Samuel, South Carolina Samuel battled injuries during his career, but during his healthy season this year he was an all-around threat at the position. He has speed, route-running technique, physicality—you name it. He’s like a 5’11” version of Robert Woods. Parris Campbell, Ohio State Lightning bolt Marquise Brown was the first wideout drafted, and his speed will be welcomed by Lamar Jackson. Outside of Metcalf, the next speed threat is Campbell, who routinely broke open massive gains last year for the Buckeyes. He’s not a traditional deep threat, though—most of his work is done on crossing routes or screen passes. Think of him as a souped-up slot receiver in the mold of Isaiah McKenzie. Kelvin Harmon, N.C. State If Butler isn’t the selection, the next-best big bodied receiver might be Harmon. He dominates at the catch point and is a savvy route runner. That said, he isn’t as good an athlete as these other guys, so separation might be more of a challenge. Terry McLaurin, Ohio State The wildcard. 6’1” 205-lb McLaurin had 35 catches for 701 yards and 11 touchdowns this year for the Buckeyes. He was a secondary option in a high-octane offense. However, he has 4.3 speed, is a special-teams demon, has a fantastic personality, and his route-running technique is excellent. Teams will love him. TE: Irv Smith Jr, Alabama Brian Daboll will be intimately familiar with Smith’s potential, good or bad. The 6’3” 243-lb Smith has great play strength, and he’s a strong route runner who can get open around the field.<doc-sep>
The Buffalo Bills hold picks 40 and 75 of the 2019 NFL Draft and as we approach rounds two and three Friday night, we’ve got some rumors already flying. We’ll keep this updated as we can about what Buffalo might be planning on doing. D.K. Metcalf a name to watch for Bills Could be Buffalo https://t.co/KADkiuSFOA — Benjamin Allbright (@AllbrightNFL) April 26, 2019 Last year, Allbright had Buffalo aligned with Josh Allen. This year, he said Buffalo’s preference would be to stay put at nine and draft Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver. In both cases, that’s exactly what Buffalo did. Allbright seems to be connected enough on the Bills’ front to make this worth mentioning (even though he’s based in Denver and has largely worked on that beat). Knee issue pushing down Jawaan Taylor You probably saw the Florida tackle tumble down yesterday. It’s a reported knee injury that’s scaring away teams. He was linked to Buffalo at the ninth overall pick in some mocks, but he’s still available as the second round opens. Pick 33 is going to be CB Byron Murphy Washington CB Byron Murphy is the heavy favorite to go at the opening pick of the second round if Arizona holds on to the pick tonight. https://t.co/jCKROfW3Sf — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 26, 2019 There could be a bidding war at 34 There could be fireworks early tonight: If the #AZCardinals go CB at No. 33, the #Colts should be able to get a ton at No. 34 in a trade. Lot of top OLs on the board, including Jawaan Taylor, Cody Ford and Greg Little. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 26, 2019 Buffalo could definitely be in play for an offensive lineman but getting into a bidding war for one at 36 seems weird with the number of them available. Miami Dolphins on the verge of trading for Josh Rosen Multiple sources say the Dolphins are close to a deal for QB Josh Rosen, and that a deal may actually be tentatively done. Arizona would get pick No. 48 from Miami. — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) April 26, 2019 The Dolphins passed on a quarterback in the first round of the draft, while Arizona made Josh Rosen available after drafting Kyler Murray. The Cardinals weren’t able to secure a first-round pick, but it looks like Miami’s second might seal the deal. Broncos CB Chris Harris could be dealt Denver did receive enough interest to deal Harris. Sounds like a trade would likely come with a new deal. A solid commodity for the Broncos https://t.co/DxHDF6ocAI — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 26, 2019 Jets looking to make a big trade up