The Buffalo Bills are in a weird spot. They’re still one of the AFC’s legit contenders, but they’ve also been quietly blowing things up behind the scenes. Letting go of Matt Milano, A.J. Epenesa, David Edwards and others wasn’t just cap management. It was a strategic restock. So if you’re wondering how Josh Allen’s supporting cast might look a few years from now, the PFF mock draft simulator has some ideas. And honestly, some of them make a lot of sense.
For a team picking near the end of the first round again (probably), the Bills could grab a versatile offensive tackle like Indiana’s Carter Smith. He’s 6-foot-5, 313 pounds, and he toyed with leaving for the pros after the Hoosiers won a national championship. But he went back for one more season. Buffalo’s offensive line is getting older and thinner. Dion Dawkins will be 33 next offseason. O’Cyrus Torrence is hitting free agency. Smith could plug in at guard right away or slide over to tackle long-term. Either way, the Bills need to have a plan in place before Allen hits 30.
Round two brings a defensive piece that could genuinely change the ceiling of that unit. Minnesota’s Anthony Smith is a 285-pound edge rusher who led the Big Ten with 12.5 sacks in 2025. He’s built for Jim Leonard’s transition from a 4-3 to a 3-4 scheme. Smith can play as a 3-4 end or stand up as an outside linebacker. The Bills took T.J. Parker last year, but you can never have enough guys who can get after the quarterback. And right now, Buffalo’s pass rush has a lot of bodies but not a lot of difference-makers. Smith might be that guy.
The simulator doubles down on the offensive line in round three with another Minnesota prospect. Greg Johnson is a 325-pound guard who’s already a solid pass protector and has the frame to become a punishing run blocker. If the scouting reports are right, grabbing him in the third round would be a steal.
Later in the draft, the Bills grab a few intriguing project players. USC wideout Terrell Anderson moved from NC State to work under Lincoln Riley for the 2026 season. He’s 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, with the tools to be a high-end WR2 if he can clean up his drops. Tight end Brody Foley from Louisville is a 6-foot-6, 260-pound blocker who can also catch. Dalton Kincaid can’t stay healthy and Dawson Knox is over 30, so adding a reliable Y tight end makes sense.
The defensive depth picks include Florida State corner Ja’Bril Rawls, who’s raw but incredibly athletic at 6-foot-2. And Tennessee linebacker Amare Campbell, who fits Leonard’s downhill, physical style better than the undersized coverage guys Sean McDermott used to want. The final pick is Clemson’s Elliott Washington II, a track speedster who can play inside or outside corner.
Is this the exact draft the Bills will have in 2027? Probably not. But it’s a useful look at how the front office might think about restocking the roster while the championship window is still open. They need young guys who can develop behind veterans, especially on the lines. Every one of these picks addresses a clear need, even if the names change between now and draft night.
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