With their first two picks in the 2026 NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills added two defensive players. At No. 35 overall, they went with Clemson EDGE T.J. Parker , giving new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard a defensive end to develop .

This selection came after they moved down three times, exiting Round 1 and eventually making their choice at the top of Round 2. They then traded back into the second round, moving up four spots this time to select Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun at No. 62.

Kicking off the draft with multiple defenders is a familiar strategy for general manager Brandon Beane, who went with five consecutive defensive players during the 2025 NFL draft.…