Buffalo Bills Expected to Surprise with 2025 Draft Pick

As the Buffalo Bills approach the 2025 NFL Draft with the 30th overall pick, most analysts expect them to target defensive positions such as cornerback, defensive tackle, or edge rusher to address their most pressing needs. However, two prominent NFL insiders, Adam Schefter and Tony Pauline, suggest the Bills could surprise by selecting UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger late in the first round, despite linebacker not being their most urgent need. Schwesinger's draft stock has risen rapidly after an impressive college season and NFL Combine, making him a viable option if the Bills' preferred defensive targets are unavailable. This would align with the team's history of unpredictable draft decisions, which in previous years have sometimes resulted in notable first-round busts when needs were overlooked or reaches were made. Nevertheless, the addition of a promising linebacker could provide long-term security with veteran Matt Milano approaching free agency and in his thirties. The Bills' draft strategy thus remains open, with both conventional and unexpected options on the table.