The Buffalo Bills finished with a 12-5 record last season in the NFL. Buffalo was the sixth seed in the AFC, and the Denver Broncos beat them in the AFC Divisional Round. The Bills decided to fire Sean McDermott as head coach and promoted offensive coordinator Joe Brady to head coach.
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Nov 9, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) scrambles against Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb (2) during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images
Buffalo also kept Brandon Beane around in the front office. There have been a lot of questions about the way he has drafted over the last few years. The Bills will have the 26th overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Buffalo Bills Select Texas A&M Aggies Defensive End Cashius Howell in Daniel Jeremiyah’s Latest NFL Mock Draft
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Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas A&M defensive lineman Cashius Howell (DL41) runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Daniel Jeremiyah of NFL Network created his latest 2026 NFL Mock Draft on nfl.com. With the 26th overall selection, he has the Bills selecting Texas A&M Aggies defensive end Cashius Howell. Jeremiyah said, “The level of concern about Howell’s lack of length (30 1/4-inch arms) will vary from team to team, but his first-step quickness is unquestioned after he posted the fastest 10-yard split (1.58 seconds) of any player from the defensive line group at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine. New Bills DC Jim Leonhard comes from Denver, where the Broncos won off the edge withNik Bonitto andJonathon Cooper, who both ranked among the top five at their position last season in average get-off, per Next Gen Stats.”
It is no secret that Buffalo needs to improve the defense in the NFL Draft. The biggest question will be can Beane draft the right player for them? Howell is 6’2″ and weighs 248 lbs. During the 2025 season with the Aggies, he recorded 31 tackles, 11.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and six pass deflections. The Bills do need a true pass rusher, and Howell could be a true pass rusher for them.
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