The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Buffalo Bills have added several new young talents as they work to take the leap from AFC contender to Super Bowl contender. 

The Bills left no doubt as to where their priorities lie to make that jump, as they addressed the defensive front with three of their first four picks and defense with their first five picks.  Here's how the class looks. 

Round 1, pick 30: Kentucky CB Maxwell Hairston

Hairston dealt with a shoulder injury that cost him 5 games in 2024, but the 2023 production was excellent. 68 tackles, 6 pass break ups, and an SEC-leading 5 interceptions.  

He also stood out in a major way at the NFL Combine. He posted a 4.28 40 time with a 1.5 second split. He added to that a 39.5" vertical jump and a 10'5" broad jump. 

And, for those who may not have noticed, he congratulated every other player with a big smile who was drafted ahead of him in the green room on Thursday night. 

It appears the Bills' newest corner checks all the boxes you want in a first round pick. 

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Round 2, pick 41: South Carolina DT T.J. Sanders

With the 6-game suspension of Larry Objunobi, the Bills still needed some help in their defensive line rotation, enough such that they felt the need to make the jump up for the SEC standout. Sanders, while not big at a touch under 300 pounds, is relentless and can help generate a pass rush while holding his own against the run on early downs.  

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Round 3, pick 72: Arkansas EDGE Landon Jackson

Buffalo made a big move this offseason when they added Joey Bosa on a one-year deal, but the oft injured veteran needs an insurance policy behind him. Jackson is a bull on the edge, one of the more powerful players at the position. He'll maintain the edge against the run and brings impressive athleticism (4.68 40, 40.5" vertical jump, 10'9" broad jump) with his big frame (6'6", 266 pounds). 

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Round 4, pick 109: Kentucky DT Deone Walker

The Bills double up here in two ways – at defensive tackle, and with another Kentucky Wildcat. Walker didn't show much at the NFL Combine, but he's got the frame with terrific size at 6'7", 331 pounds and an arm length over 34 inches. He also offers positional versatility, having played in at least 43 snaps in 6 different spots of the line last year. He should immediately step in situational/short yardage roles with a significantly higher ceiling than that. 

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Round 5, pick 170: Ohio State CB Jordan Hancock

The Bills added another Power Five starter and addressed the defense, this time with Hancock off the national champion Buckeyes.  Hancock played multiple positions last year for the Buckeyes, logging 419 snaps at nickel cornerback and 200 at free safety out of 771 defensive snaps. Variety is never a bad thing when trying to contribute and make the roster.

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Round 5, pick 173: Georgia Tech TE Jackson Hawes

Hawes isn't someone who is going to wow down the field in the passing game, but that's not where his strength lies. He's a physical and punishing blocker who has a place as the team's TE3 in particular packages. 

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Round 6, pick 177: Virginia Tech CB Dorian Strong

The Bills make it a third cornerback this draft with the addition of Strong.  The former Hokie had a particularly impressive season in 2023, when he allowed just 9 of 33 passes thrown his way to be caught, allowing an opposing passer rating of 11.8.  He has a career catch percentage allowed of just 45%.  Could be a sleeper to stick on the 53-man roster. 

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Round 6, pick 206: UConn OT Chase Lundt

The end of the draft is as much about potential as anything, and Lundt has lots of it. At 6'8", 305 pounds, he's got terrific length and room to fill out his frame.  He flashed good athleticism at right tackle for the Huskies, and if the Bills' coaching staff can continue to develop him, he could be looked back as a steal.

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Round 7, pick 240: Maryland WR Kaden Prather

Prather has terrific size at 6'4", 205 pounds and can get up and get the ball.  He has good get off with a 1.53 10 second split and 4.46 time at the Combine.  Size and speed are good things to bank on late in the draft, particularly at a position where the Bills could use someone to break through – wide receiver.

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Full 2025 Bills draft class

• Round 1, pick 30: Kentucky CB Maxwell Hairston
• Round 2, pick 41: South Carolina DT T.J. Sanders
• Round 3, pick 72: Arkansas EDGE Landon Jackson
• Round 4, pick 109: Kentucky DT Deone Walker
• Round 5, pick 170: Ohio State CB Jordan Hancock
• Round 5, pick 173: Georgia Tech TE Jackson Hawes
• Round 6, pick 177: Virginia Tech CB Dorian Strong
• Round 6, pick 206: UConn OT Chase Lundt
• Round 7, pick 240: Maryland WR Kaden Prather