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Bills urged to trade up for defensive star in NFL Draft

The Buffalo Bills are encouraged to be a little aggressive as they go into the NFL Draft.

Jeremy Brener

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks practices before the SEC Championship game
Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Malaki Starks practices before the SEC Championship game / Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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The Buffalo Bills are holding the No. 30 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, but with a number of strong defensive prospects in the first round, they might be looking to make a move up.

NFL Media's Joel Reuter proposes the Bills make a move up in the first round with the Minnesota Vikings for the No. 24 overall selection.

"The Buffalo Bills are looking for a true difference-maker to get over the hump against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC," Reuter writes.

Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning talks to Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Derrick Harmon
Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning talks to Oregon Ducks defensive lineman Derrick Harmon / Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images

"Sending some Day 3 selections to the Minnesota Vikings, who currently have just four draft picks, to ascend from No. 30 to the 24th spot would give general manager Brandon Beane a chance to potentially select a safety like Nick Emmanwori or Malaki Starks, an explosive defensive tackle like Walter Nolen or Derrick Harmon, or edge rusher Mike Green, who could take over for the released Von Miller."

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The Bills and Vikings are no strangers to making a first-round trade, having done so five years ago in the swap that sent Stefon Diggs to western New York for the pick that turned into Justin Jefferson. This deal likely wouldn't be on the same level of magnitude, but it could get the Bills the piece that they are looking for to help improve the defense.

The Bills have a number of needs on the defensive end of the field, and if they like a certain player in particular, they should take advantage of the low amount of Vikings picks and move up in the draft to get their guy.

Mississippi Rebels defensive linemen Walter Nolen waits for the snap during the first half against the Furman Paladins
Mississippi Rebels defensive linemen Walter Nolen waits for the snap during the first half against the Furman Paladins. / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several On SI sites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid and resides in Central Florida. He graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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