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The Buffalo Bills celebrated a massive victory on Sunday night, marking one of the most significant wins in the team’s history. However, it’s never too soon to begin thinking about what next season might bring.
Buffalo still has a lot to work on this year, but it’s always exciting to think about what the team’s roster might look like in the future.
On Tuesday, CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards released a 2026 mock draft,predicting that the Bills will select Penn State’s pass rusher Dani Dennis-Sutton.
“Joey Bosa and A.J. Epenesa are scheduled to become free agents at season’s end,” Edwards wrote. “Buffalo has favored the big bodies to play on the edge, and Dani Dennis-Sutton is the latest Penn State pass rusher to make the leap to the NFL.”
Dennis-Sutton Has a Lot of Physical Tools
Dennis-Sutton spent last year waiting behind former Penn State pass rusher Abdul Carter, who the New York Giants selected third overall in the recent NFL draft. Now, it’s Dennis-Sutton’s turn to step into the spotlight and become the next standout pass rusher for Penn State.
The Bleacher Report scouting departmentthinks Dennis-Sutton is physical against the run.
“Dani Dennis-Sutton certainly looks the part of an NFL defensive end with his impressive size and length,” the Bleacher Report staff wrote. “He even has a little room for growth if a team wants to add some size to him to get up to the 275-to-280-pound range. Against the run, the Penn State product is quick to get his hands up and take on blocks. Combined with his length and solid physicality at the point of attack, he can get extension and reset the line of scrimmage against tight ends. He isn’t as consistent against offensive tackles, but he has enough strength to hold his own and win against solid competition.”
Dennis-Sutton had a significant impact on Penn State’s unexpected run to the College Football Playoffs semifinals last year, making 13 tackles for loss and achieving 8.5 sacks over 16 games. This season, he’s off to a strong start, currently leading college football with five tackles for loss and two sacks.
Penn State will face Oregon at the end of September and Ohio State in early November. Dennis-Sutton’s performance could influence his chances of being taken in the upcoming draft.
Joey Bosa Could Leave the Bills Next Season
When the Bills signed pass rusher Joey Bosa to a one-year contract worth $12 million this offseason, the idea was probably that he wouldn’t come back next year. If Bosa performs well, he could attract a better offer from another team. On the other hand, if he doesn’t play well, the Bills likely won’t sign him back.
Bosa didn’t have a strong performance in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. He received a low grade for his efforts,ranking 125th out of 134 among all pass rushers according to Pro Football Focus.
If the Bills don’t plan to bring back Bosa next season, drafting a player like Dennis-Sutton in the first round becomes a necessity.