In the draft, the Bills focused on defense, selecting CB Max Hairston (first round), DT TJ Sanders (second), Edge Landon Jackson (third), DT Deone Walker (fourth), CB Jordan Hancock (fifth), TE Jackson Hawes (fifth) and cornerback Dorian Strong (sixth ).

The wide receiver position continues to be a hot-button conversation among fans of the Buffalo Bills, especially after the team failed to make a significant investment in the position during the 2025 NFL Draft.

Bills general manager Brandon Beane has had enough of the criticism, speaking days after the draft concluded about issues others took with Buffalo neglecting to improve the wide receiver room.

Brandon Beane built his defense in the NFL Draft and went on a sports talk show and ripped the hosts for "b----ing" about his strategy.