Buffalo Bills expected to secure a game-changing defensive player in the NFL draft

In the latest developments for the Buffalo Bills’ upcoming draft, the team may be best served by focusing on defense, especially the secondary, with their Round 1 pick.

Although there are growing calls to enhance their wide receiver corps to provide more weapons for quarterback Josh Allen, the reality is that the Bills had an exceptional offensive season in 2024, scoring an impressive 30.9 points per game, ranking second in the NFL. However, when it came down to the crunch, it was the Bills’ defense that faltered in crucial moments.

For Buffalo to surpass the Kansas City Chiefs and finally make it to the Super Bowl, the defense must improve, particularly in high-stakes situations like the AFC Championship game, where they need to allow fewer than 32 points. This could mean prioritizing defense in the upcoming draft — a strategy that is also echoed by the college football writers at The Athletic in their recent mock draft.

The Athletic suggests that Buffalo should strengthen their secondary by selecting South Carolina safety Nick Emmanwori with the 30th overall pick. They highlighted Emmanwori’s high-energy play, noting that he would be a great complement to Damar Hamlin in the safety position. The mock draft described Emmanwori as having an outstanding year, with two pick-sixes and another called back due to a penalty. He led the Gamecocks with 88 tackles, finished with four interceptions, and didn’t allow a touchdown in coverage.

“With the Bills officially past the Micah Hyde/Jordan Poyer safety era, they could use a high-energy performer to pair with Damar Hamlin. Emmanwori was all of that and more at South Carolina.”

However, this recommendation hinges on Emmanwori being available when Buffalo picks at No. 30. With the NFL Combine currently underway, many expect the First Team All-American to climb up draft boards as teams get a closer look at his physical performance. If that happens, the Bills may need to trade up to secure him.

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South Carolina Gamecocks Eliminated from Jared Curtis Recruitment Race

In a major development for the 2026 recruiting class, Jared Curtis has officially narrowed down his college choices, and unfortunately, the South Carolina Gamecocks have been cut from the running.

On Saturday, the highly coveted five-star quarterback announced that his decision is now down to Georgia and Oregon. This leaves South Carolina on the outside looking in, as the Gamecocks no longer appear to be in contention for Curtis’s commitment.

However, it’s important to note that Curtis has made it clear he will only be taking official visits to Georgia and Oregon, despite previously planning to visit South Carolina in late June. While this doesn’t completely shut the door on the Gamecocks, it does place them at a significant disadvantage.

Curtis, who is regarded as the No. 1 quarterback and the second-best player overall in the 2026 class, is also considered the best player from Tennessee according to composite rankings. His status as a five-star recruit makes his decision a highly watched one.

Even though it’s still early in the recruiting cycle, and the Gamecocks have ample opportunities to secure a strong class this year, missing out on Curtis is undoubtedly a blow.

Currently, South Carolina has five commitments in the 2026 class, with J’Zavien Currence, a standout safety who has been committed since last October, leading the charge.