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Ralph Ventre

Ralph Ventre

Joined: Apr 23, 2024

Ralph, a former college football conference administrator, brings 20+ years of media experience to Buffalo Bills ON SI. Prior to focusing on the Bills, he spent two years covering the New York Jets. Ventre initially joined the ON SI family in 2021, providing NCAA Football Championship Subdivision for NFL Draft Bible on FanNation. Ventre remains as an official voter for the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 and the annual legacy awards. The Fordham University graduate is a member of the Pro Football Writers of America.

Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Kentucky Wildcats cornerback Maxwell Hairston is selected by the Buffalo Bills as the number 30 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft
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Summarizing Buffalo Bills' activity at NFL Draft with details on all nine picks

The Buffalo Bills entered the 2025 NFL Draft with 10 selections, and came away with nine players. Buffalo added six defensive players to go along with a WR, TE and RT over three days in Green Bay

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Oct 19, 2024; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Kaden Prather (1) catches a pass as Southern California Trojans cornerback Jaylin Smith (2) defends during the first half at SECU Stadium.
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Bills finally draft WR at No. 240 overall: Intel on Maryland's Kaden Prather

The Buffalo Bills waited until their final selection at the 2025 NFL Draft to choose a wide receiver in Round 7

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Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; University of Connecticut offensive lineman Chase Lundt (OL24) answers questions at a press conference during the 2025 NFL Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
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Bills add to strong OL with No. 206 draft pick: Intel on UConn's Chase Lundt

The Buffalo Bills drafted a 6-foot-7 offensive tackle late in Round 6 on Saturday in Green Bay

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Oct 17, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Boston College Eagles wide receiver Jaedn Skeete (6) makes a catch against Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Dorian Strong (44) during the first quarter at Lane Stadium.
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Bills use Round 6 pick for third CB in two days: Intel on Va Tech's Dorian Strong

The Buffalo Bills made five-year starter Dorian Strong the No. 177 overall selection at the NFL Draft

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Nov 29, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daylen Everette (6) tackles Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets tight end Jackson Hawes (85) in the second quarter
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Bills finally go offense at No. 173 overall: Intel on Georgia Tech TE Jackson Hawes

The Buffalo Bills selected their first offensive of the weekend in Round 5 at the NFL Draft

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Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) tackles Texas Longhorns running back Quintrevion Wisner (26) during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game
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Bills draft second CB at No. 170 overall: Intel on Ohio State's Jordan Hancock

The Buffalo Bills went defense again with their first of two Round 5 picks on Saturday at the NFL Draft

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Sep 28, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Jaxson Dart (2) runs the ball as Kentucky Wildcats defensive linemen Deone Walker (0) pursues during the first half
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Which picks did Bills send Bears in NFL Draft trade-up that landed Deone Walker?

The Buffalo Bills struck a second deal with the Chicago Bears in less than two days, moving up the NFL Draft board to get a defensive tackle

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Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Deone Walker (0) sacks Clemson Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) during the second quarter of an NCAA football matchup in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Friday, Dec. 29, 2023
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Bills trade up again to draft DT at No. 109 overall: Intel on Kentucky's Deone Walker

The Bills made their second trade of the NFL Draft, and proceeded to select an SEC defensive lineman

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Apr 24, 2025; Green Bay, WI, USA; Buffalo Bills fans cheer before the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field.
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NFL Draft Update: How many picks do Bills have left? Which rounds are they in?

The Buffalo Bills have selections in every round on Saturday at the NFL Draft in Green Bay as they have yet to take an offensive player

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Feb 1, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; National team defensive lineman Landon Jackson of Arkansas (40) hits American team quarterback Jaxson Dart of Ole Miss (2) during the first half of the 2025 Senior Bowl football game at Hancock Whitney Stadium.
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Bills made shrewd NFL Draft move grabbing SEC edge rusher, earning favorable SI grade

The Buffalo Bills received a high grade for drafting a DE with high upside in Round 3 on Friday

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Oct 14, 2023; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks defensive end Jordan Strachan (7) and South Carolina Gamecocks defensive tackle T.J. Sanders (90) get up after sacking Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz (15)
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Lukewarm SI draft grade suggests Buffalo Bills reached for Round 2 pick

The Buffalo Bills secured SEC defensive tackle TJ Sanders at No. 41 overall, but the move earned a lukewarm grade

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Nov 23, 2024; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Landon Jackson (40) sacks Louisiana Tech Bulldogs quarterback Evan Bullock (7) during the fourth quarter
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Bills draft Arkansas DE at No. 72 overall: Intel on NFL Combine star Landon Jackson

The Buffalo Bills have made three picks thus far at the NFL Draft, and all three have been defensive players, including an All-SEC edge rusher

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