2026 NFL Draft: Grading the Bills' pick of TJ Parker in second round
The Buffalo Bills selected Clemson edge rusher TJ Parker with the 35th-overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Parker had an explosive sophomore season but saw a decline in production in his junior year, raising concerns about his consistency.
The Buffalo Bills continued to revamp their defense this offseason, selecting Clemson edge rusher TJ Parker with the 35th-overall pick in the NFL Draft. Parker had 57 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 11 sacks, and six forced fumbles in his sophomore season, earning second-team All-SEC honors. However, his production fell off in his junior year, with 39 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, and five sacks. Parker excels at getting in the backfield and setting the edge, but needs to develop a larger range of pass rush moves to be effective at the next level. The Bills' selection of Parker addresses a perceived need, but his path to earning snaps is uncertain due to the presence of Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb. Parker will need to show out in the offseason to make this pick worthwhile.
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