DRAFT SHAKEUP: Bills Trade Out of Round 1 — But End Up With a Sneaky-Good Haul

Throughout the NFL draft process, fans become enamored with the elite prospects predicted to go in Round 1. When teams decide to trade out of the first round, that often leads to frustration among the fan base, which is what happens in this Buffalo Bills 4-round mock draft.

Buffalo trades their first selection, pick No. 30, to the Cleveland Browns for a Round 2 (No. 33 overall) and Round 3 (No. 94) pick. The Browns, who need a new quarterback, are desperate to get their guy, prompting the move.

It won't be easy to watch as Buffalo waits until Day 2 to add anyone but they take advantage of Cleveland's need for a quarterback and pick up an extra pick in Round 3.

Round 2, Pick 33 (via Cleveland): Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina

East Carolina defensive back Shavon Revel during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. / Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images

Shavon Revel is a first-round talent who slides into the second round thanks to teams, such as the Browns, reaching due to need. That allows the Bills to land a premium talent despite moving back.

Revel saw his final season come to an end prematurely when he tore his ACL, but he's expected to be ready for training camp. Once there, Revel should be able to help them replace Rasul Douglas as the starter opposite Christian Benford.

Round 2, Pick 41 (via Chicago Bears): Landon Jackson, EDGE, Arkansas

Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Landon Jackson reacts after a made field goal during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The predicted trade with Cleveland gave the Bills three picks in Round 2 (they also have one from the Stefon Diggs trade in 2024). Instead of staying put, they get aggressive and send picks 56 and 62 to the Chicago Bears to land pick No. 41 and a future fourth. They use that selection to bring in one of their big draft crushes, Landon Jackson.

Jackson was a breakout star at the NFL Combine and has the measurable Buffalo wants at defensive end. He will start as a rotational edge rusher behind Joey Bosa with the potential to start down the road.

Round 3, Pick 94: Billy Bowman, S, Oklahoma

Oklahoma defensive back Billy Bowman during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. / Tanner Pearson-Imagn Images

Buffalo has shown interest in Oklahoma's Billy Bowman, an undersized safety who excels in coverage. Their secondary already got a boost with Revel and adding Bowman gives them even more confidence in their pass coverage.

Round 4, Pick 109: Savion Williams, WR, TCU

TCU Horned Frogs wide receiver Savion Williams is tackled by Oklahoma State Cowboys safety Dylan Smith / Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

Buffalo doesn't have a legit No. 1 wide receiver but they have a strong committee, which gets another weapon here in Savion Williams. He's not a refined wideout but he can help in multiple ways, including lining up in the backfield.

Round 4, Pick 132: Jamaree Caldwell, DT, Oregon

National team defensive lineman Jamaree Caldwell of Oregon works through drills during Senior Bowl practice. / Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

With their last pick in Round 4, the Bills bring in Oregon's Jamaree Caldwell. A 6-foot-2, 332-pounder, Caldwell is a massive run-stuffer who could be the eventual replacement for DaQuan Jones.