Report: 'Realistic buzz' Bills could trade up in first round at 2025 NFL draft

[ASFN Admin]

The 2025 NFL Draft is approaching. In fewer than 48 hours, teams will make several moves to alter their franchise's foundation.

For the Buffalo Bills, draft night has been one of anticipation and adventure during the Brandon Beane era. It wouldn't be shocking to see this trend continue on Thursday night.

Yahoo! Sports senior reporter Charles Robinson sees a scenario in which the Bills make a big move up the draft board in the first round. Robinson states that the Bills, are one of three teams that have "some realistic buzz around them when it comes to trading on the clock."

Robinson highlights that if Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron if still available when the draft slides past the 20th overall pick, the Bills might be interested in taking a big swing and moving up the draft board to select the Texas senior.

Robinson writes:

"I think three franchises have some realistic buzz around them when it comes to trading on the clock: The Denver Broncos possibly moving up from 20th overall for a wideout or running back, the Pittsburgh Steelers moving back from 21st to accrue more draft capital and possibly take a quarterback closer to the end of the first round, and the Buffalo Bills moving up from 30th overall if a cornerback they like starts to come down the board and get in their range. If Texas corner Jahdae Barron gets to the 21st pick in the draft, I could absolutely see the Bills calling and inquiring about moving to 21 from 30. It’s worth noting the Bills have two second-round picks to help them climb up the board if they see an opportunity present itself in the first round."

Buffalo has the draft capital to attempt to move up the board. Buffalo has 10 picks in this year's draft, including two second-round picks.

In addition, Beane has traded up to an earlier selection in the first round on five occasions during his tenure as the Bills general manager, including three times in the 2018 draft.

Barron, for his part, is widely regarded as one of the best cornerbacks in this year's draft. Colorado cornerback/wide receiver Travis Hunter is viewed as a consensus top-two pick. After Hunter, Barron, along with Michigan cornerback Will Johnson, slot in as the next tier of boundary defenders for this group of prospects.

Baaron earned a bevy of accolades from his standout 2024 campaign. He was a consensus All-America, first-team All-SEC selection, Jim Thorpe award winner and Peach Bowl defensive MVP. Barron started all 16 games that he played in last year, registering 67 tackles, 2.5 sacks, 16 passes defensed, and five interceptions.

Bills Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2025 offseason.

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Report: Realistic buzz Bills could trade up in 2025 NFL draft Round 1

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