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The Buffalo Bills head to their bye week at 4-1, riding high after navigating a tough part of their schedule. While the record is good, there are some issues the team is dealing with on both sides of the ball. The NFL trade deadline may help with that, but after that, they’ll be looking at the 2027 NFL Draft for reinforcements. So, we asked the PFF 2027 NFL Mock Draft simulator what the Bills would do in April, and here’s what it came back with.
Round 1, Pick 27: S Ty Benefield, LSU
It’s no secret that the Bills’ secondary is the weakness of the team right now. Cole Bishop and Christian Benford are finally starting to play better, and Davison Igbinosun is showing promise, but the rest of the group is a mess. Maxwell Hairston and Damar Hamlin are not starting-caliber players, and neither is Chauncey Gardner-Johnson (when he’s not spitting on people).
Lst year’s fourth-round safety, Jalon Kilgore, is still developing, but drafting an elite safety in Round 1 is not a bad idea for the Bills. The issue with the PFF 2027 NFL Mock Draft simulator pick is that it is unclear if LSU’s Tyler Benefield is an elite safety.
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Benefield was excellent in three seasons at Boise State, but his jump to the SEC hasn’t been quite as good. He has just 12 tackles in seven games, along with one sack, a tackle for a loss, and an interception. He’s also not a high-level cover safety or run-stuffer, so he may not be a perfect fit in Jim Leonhard’s defense.
This idea is a solid one, but the AI here just reached for the wrong player. KJ Bolden (Georgia) may be gone by the late 20s or 30s, but better options, such as Brauntae Johnson (Notre Dame) or Jelani McDnald (Texas) should be available.
Round 2, Pick 59: EDGE Yhonzae Pierre, Alabama
With Gregory Rousseau playing at a potential Defensive Player of the Year level, the Bills have finally found a primary pass rusher, but they need a long-term partner for Rousseau, as Bradley Chubb is a short-term fix.
Yhomzae Pierre is having a solid season for the Crimson Tide. His 4.5 TFLs and 3.5 sacks aren’t quite on pace for last year’s 14.5 and 8.5, but he also has an impressive interception this year, which shows how he can be used as a versatile standup outside linebacker in Leonhard’s 3-4.
The biggest problem here is that edge rushers are in short supply at the top of the 2027 NFL Draft, and if Pierre keeps playing well, there is little chance he is around at pick No. 59. If you saw these first two PFF 2027 NFL Mock Draft simulator picks, you may have a more realistic model.
Round 3, Pick 91: LB Sammy Brown, Clemson
With secondary and pass rush sorted in this Bills 2027 NFL Mock Draft, Brandon Beane can turn his attention to linebacker, which is ultimatley a more pressing need than EDGE. Getting Sammy Brown from Clemson on Day 2 would be an absolute steal here.
Brown is one of the best off-ball linebackers in this class, and at 6-foot-3, 235 pounds, he can do a little bit of everything. Leonhrad will love his versatility, and although he has to improve at reading play action, the Tigers’ LB should be a three-down starter at the pro level in his first year or two.
Round 4, Pick 125: CB Eli Bowen, Oklahoma
Defense is the key here, as the PFF 2027 NFL Mock Draft simulator goes with four straight picks on that side of the ball. While that is aggressive, it would not be a surprise if this is the route the Bills go in April.
Eli Bowen is 5-foot-9, 189 pounds, so as a small corner, he will likely move into the slot as a pro. And while he hasn’t picked off a ball yet this season, he has two INTs last year and one as a freshman. Bowen is a good man corner and also not afraid to stick his nose in and make a tackle, which would be a huge upgrade from Hairston.
Round 5, Pick 165: WR Nyck Harbor, South Carolina
The Bills finally turn to the offense in Round 5 of this 2027 NFL Mock Draft, and they pick an intriguing wide receiver here with the Gamecocks’ 6-foot-5, 235-pound Nyck Harbor. The South Carolina WR isn’t just a big body, either. He can fly for his size.
In 2025, Harbor led the SEC with 20.5 yards per reception, and while he’s catching more balls this year, he is working more underneath, which helps develop his skillset. Whether he is more of a specialist or a DK Metcalf-like physical specimen, the Bills could use a serious deep-threat like this to help take the top off the defense, because Josh Palmer is not getting that job done.
Round 6, Pick 190: WR London Humphreys, Georgia
When looking to fill a need, why not double up on Day 3? That’s exactly what the Bills do in this mock draft, taking a 6-foot-3, 200-pound speedster out of Georgia just a round after taking Harbor. Humphreys is a bit like the poor man’s Harbor. He doesn’t have quite the production (just 12 catches for 120, but three of those are touchdowns) as Harbor, but he absolutely has the speed. So, everything we said about the Bills needing a serious threat above applies here.
Round 6, Pick 205: QB Kevin Jennings, SMU
This is an interesting one. It seems like there is little chance the Bills waste a valuable draft pick on a quarterback in Josh Allen’s age-31 season, but developing young signal-callers is never a bad idea. Kevin Jennings isn’t your typical NFL QB, either. At just 6 feet and under 200 pounds, bringing in a player like this may be more to turn him into a slot WR/gadget guy for the team.
Round 7, Pick 227: CB A.J. Harris, Indiana
Round 7, Pick 240: S Jaylin McClain, Ohio State
In the late rounds of this Bills’ 2027 NFL Mock Draft, the PFF simulator has the team tripling and quadrupling down on defensive backs, which shows you where the Buffalo secondary is at right now.
A.J. Harris was a 5-star recruit with good size, speed, and all-around tools who hasn’t quite become a 5-star NFL draft prospect yet. Still, late in the draft, this is a great flyer to take on depth that could turn into a real player. As for Jaylin McClain, the Buckeye is similarly blessed with top-end speed, so while he may be more of a nickel corner in the NFL, this is a good lottery ticket in Beane’s beloved Round 7.
Round 7, Pick 243: OT Braden Miller, Duke
Last but not least, the Bills add some depth to the offensive line with their final selection. Braden Miller has good size at 6-foot-6, 315 pounds, but would most likely be a potential practice squad player for the Bills, as their O-line is pretty well set for the next several seasons.
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