The 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay has concluded and the Buffalo Bills made nine picks in this year's draft. Scroll down to see every selection.
BILLS DRAFT PICKS ⬇️
ROUND 1, PICK 30 — Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
The Bills selected Kentucky CB Maxwell Hairston with the 30th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Hairston is a 6-foot, 183-pound corner from West Bloomfield, MI. Hairston had a standout performance at the NFL Combine, running a 4.28 40-yard dash (fastest among all defensive backs).
Notable accolades:
- Tied a Kentucky record with three career interceptions returned for touchdowns
- Made 20 starts and played 32 career games
- Posted six career interceptions and 89 tackles
- Led the SEC with five interceptions in 2023
Scouting report:
"A fluid mover with A-plus speed, Hairston moves fairly effortlessly in all areas of the field. He plays to his help in man-to-man coverage while also showing conviction and awareness in Cover 3. He is a natural making plays at the catch point, but he's also more scrappy than strong, which will show against physical NFL receivers and in run support." — The Athletic's Dane Brugler
"Hairston is a lean, athletic cornerback with ideal play speed and fluidity. In press coverage, he incorporates a one-hand jam before turning and carrying vertical routes. He has plenty of burst/speed. In off coverage, he likes to settle and catch receivers at the break point... Overall, Hairston offers an enticing blend of movement skills and production." — NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah
TRADE: ROUND 2, PICK 41 — T.J. SANDERS, DT, SOUTH CAROLINA
Trade details: Buffalo Bills acquire pick No. 41, 72 and 240 overall from Chicago Bears in exchange for pick No. 56, 62 and 109.
Buffalo moves up to draft 6-foot-4, 305-pound defensive tackle T.J. Sanders out of South Carolina. In 2024, Sanders totaled 4.0 sacks, 7.0 tackles for loss and 50 tackles. He was named second team All-SEC in 2024.
Scout's take:
"With his initial burst, Sanders can maneuver through gaps with abrupt hands/feet or change the line of scrimmage by quickly getting into a blocker's chest. He is surprisingly stout at the point of attack and flashes power and hand use to stack and shed against the run. Overall, Sanders is a long, twitchy big man and has the tools to make consistent plays in the backfield with continued technical and awareness improvements. His promising skill set will fit both even and odd fronts." — The Athletic's Dane Brugler
"Sanders is a powerful road block with heavy hands and a strong core. He rarely touches the ground. Despite a lack of knee bend, he usually gives better than he gets and blockers have a hard time keeping him sealed. He punches and locks out quickly with a twitchy shed to tackle a gap over. His rush features average first-step quickness, but sudden hand swipes and play-through power in his lower half open pathways to the pocket. Sanders' blend of power and pressure should put him on the board for both odd- and even-front defenses as a potential three-down solution." — NFL Network's Lance Zierlein
ROUND 3, PICK 72 — LANDON JACKSON, DE, ARKANSAS
The Bills used the third round pick they got in the Chicago trade to select the athletic edge rusher in Jackson. A four-year player in the SEC, Jackson boasts ideal size at 6-foot-6, 264 pounds. He is from Texarkana, Texas.
Notable accolades:
- Played in 42 career games totaling 116 tackles, 16.0 sacks and 28 tackles for loss
- Named second team All-SEC in 2024; Finished the season with 6.5 sacks and 9.5 tackles for loss
- Named first team All-SEC in 2023
Scout's take:
"Jackson has outstanding size (6-6, 264), length and explosion. As a pass rusher, he utilizes a long-arm move to notch wins in the backfield. He has a nice burst to close and finish. I love his effort. Against the run, he can stack and hold single blocks, but he struggles against down blocks. He has climbed up the rankings this offseason with an awesome performance in the Reese's Senior Bowl game and an impressive showing at the combine." — NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah
"With his athletic, broad-shouldered physique, Jackson has NFL size and attacks blocks with physical hands and active feet to shock and separate from contact. His tall pads and lower-body stiffness will create occasional issues setting the edge and diminish his ability to counter when his first move is ineffective, but he maintains his vision to the football to clean up plays and constantly be around the action. Overall, Jackson has a different type of pass-rushing skill set because he isn't a super-fluid athlete, but his raw power, strength in his hands and consistent effort make him effective. He should be expected to compete for starter-level snaps as a rookie." — The Athletic's Dane Brugler
TRADE: ROUND 4, PICK 109 — DEONE WALKER, DT, KENTUCKY
The Bills traded picks 132 overall and 169 overall to Chicago in exchange for pick 109. Buffalo selected DT Deone Walker out of Kentucky.
Walker boasts mammoth size on the defensive front at 6-foot-7, 331 pounds.
Notable accolades:
- Started 36 of 37 games for Kentucky
- Totaled 132 tackles, 22 tackles for loss and 10.0 sacks
- Two-time team captain
- Named second team All-SEC in 2024 with 37 tackles and 1.5 sacks
- Named first team All-SEC in 2023 with a team-high 12.5 tackles for loss and 7.5 sacks
Scout's take:
"Walker is a unique athlete with impressive balance and movement skills for a 330-plus-pounder, but his technique and pad level must catch up with his physical talent for the flashes to become consistent. If he adapts to pro coaching, he has the skill set to become an NFL starter," — The Athletic's Dane Brugler
Personal:
- Born in Detroit
- His nickname is "D-1"
- Three words to describe him are quiet, funny and athletic
ROUND 5, PICK 170 — JORDAN HANCOCK, DB, OHIO STATE
The Bills ended their streak of four straight SEC players drafted and took a versatile defensive back from the national champions. Hancock has positional flexibility in the secondary, having spent time playing at nickel and free safety during his time at Ohio State.
Hancock appeared in 41 games across four years with the Buckeyes, recording 98 tackles, 16 pass breakups, four forced fumbles and three interceptions. He is from Suwanee, Ga. and is the youngest of four in his family.
Scout's take:
"Hancock plays with the size, strength and attitude of an NFL nickel and turned himself from a so-so tackler to an above-average run defender. In coverage, he falls behind too often from press and sees the field better from depth. Overall, Hancock is a quick and physical defender with versatile experience, although his average speed and below-average balance when turning and phasing routes will be an issue against NFL slots. His best pro position might be as a safety who can provide depth at different spots in the secondary." — The Athletic's Dane Brugler
ROUND 5, PICK 173 — JACKSON HAWES, TE, GEORGIA TECH
The Bills secured an addition to their tight end room, grabbing the 6-foot-6, 250-pound target at the end of the fifth round.
Hawes played the first three years of his career at Yale, then transferred to Georgia Tech for his final season. During his four-year collegiate career, Hawes recorded 51 catches for 566 yards and six touchdowns. He is from Salt Lake City, UT.
Scout's take: "Where he shines is as a versatile, throwback blocker who can dig out defenders and stay between his target and the football." — The Athletic's Dane Brugler
ROUND 6, PICK 177 — DORIAN STRONG, CB, VIRGINIA TECH
The Bills continue to add to their defense with a 6-foot-1, 185-pound corner from Virginia Tech. Strong is a dependable player in zone coverage and made 44 starts in five years with the Hokies.
Notable accolades:
- 112 tackles
- 35 passes defended
- 7 INTs
- 2024 Honorable Mention All-ACC
Scout's take: "Despite having average length, Strong gets physical early and maintains positioning to make quarterbacks second-guess targeting constricted windows. He can function well in zone because of his pattern recognition and effectiveness in run support." — The Athletic's Dane Brugler
ROUND 6, PICK 206 — CHASE LUNDT, OT, UCONN
The Bills grab their first offensive lineman of the draft with a sixth-round selection of Lundt, a four-year starter for the Huskies. Lundt is listed at a massive 6-foot-8, 303 pounds and primarily played right tackle in a zone-blocking scheme.
Lundt is from Arlington, TX and attended James Martin High, the same high school that Browns All-Pro DE Myles Garrett attended.
He crossed over with current Bills offensive lineman Ryan Van Demark at UConn in 2021.
Scout's take:
"With his springy athleticism, Lundt shines as an on-the-move run blocker to easily execute short/long pulls and backside cutoffs, although he has trouble unlocking leverage at times because of his tall pads. He shows similar foot quickness in pass protection with a lot of jump sets and purposeful punch," — The Athletic's Dane Brugler
ROUND 7, PICK 240 — KADEN PRATHER, WR, MARYLAND
The Bills round out their 2025 draft class with a wide receiver. Prather is listed at 6-foot-4, 204 pounds and has recorded 500+ receiving yards in each of the last three seasons. He started his career at West Virginia (2021-22), then spent the final two years with the Terps (2023-24).
Prather recorded 1,966 receiving yards (12.14 ypc) and caught 12 touchdowns during his collegiate career.
Scout's take:
"A two-year starter at Maryland, Prather was an outside receiver in offensive coordinator Josh Gattis' pro-style spread scheme... Working outside the numbers, Prather is a tall target who adjusts well to the football and does a nice job working back to help his quarterback... Overall, Prather has a rangy frame with solid hands and speed, which certainly gives him a chance to stick in the NFL," — The Athletic's Dane Brugler
