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Bills assess five recent first-round draft picks ahead of new season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:55 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Bills assess five recent first-round draft picks ahead of new season

Summary

The Buffalo Bills are evaluating their last five first-round draft picks, highlighting their impact on the team's roster. President of Football Operations Brandon Beane, recently promoted amidst fan scrutiny, selected cornerback Maxwell Hairston in 2025 and tight end Dalton Kincaid in 2023, both receiving B+ grades for their potential. However, cornerback Kaiir Elam's pick in 2022 is criticized with a D+ after his trade to the Dallas Cowboys. Defensive end Gregory Rousseau is noted for solid performance since being picked in 2021, earning an A-. The Bills hope upcoming seasons will boost the evaluations of these players.

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By the Numbers

•Brandon Beane promoted to President of Football Operations this offseason.
•Maxwell Hairston and Dalton Kincaid received B+ grades for their performance.
•Kaiir Elam is criticized after being traded to the Cowboys.
•Gregory Rousseau has performed well since his 2021 selection.
•Upcoming season critical for evaluating recent draft picks.

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7:55 PMYahoo Sports — How Should We Grade the Bills’ Last Five First Round Picks?

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The past few drafts have been chaos for the Buffalo Bills. Between trades back into the second round, and even a few trades up, one thing has remained a constant for the team in their front office: newly promoted President of Football Operations, Brandon Beane. Beane’s promotion this offseason was met with some backlash. Fans […] The post How Should We Grade the Bills’ Last Five First Round Picks? appeared first on The Lead.
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