Buffalo Bills' Draft Target: Jimmy Rolder

0:00It's April 3rd, I'm Corey with the story. This is NFL News Today, driven by AI and built for football fans. Buffalo Bills fans keep an eye on Michigan linebacker Jimmy Roder, heading into the 2026 NFL draft. The bills sit at the 26 overall pick right now, with seven selections total, though they traded away their second rounder for DJ Moore. Rolder, a 22-year-old red shirt junior, standing six foot two-and-a-half inches tall at 238 pounds, just wrapped up a pre-draft visit with the team. That visit puts him squarely on their radar, as they build out the roster under General Manager Brandon Bean. Buffalo picks twice in the fifth round, if things stay steady, giving them flexibility to snag value later. Scouts love his textbook tackling. He wraps up ball carriers and finishes strong, plus he fires downhill fast to stop runs and uses his strength to shed blocks. His instincts help him find the ball through traffic, too. What he's only got 11 college starts, lacks top-end speed and length, and struggles some

1:02in coverage. Diving into the numbers from last season's 12 games, Rolder posted 73 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two sex, one pick, two passes, defended, and a fumble recovery. His career totals over 43 games are 118 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and similar production. Proful ball focus gave him a 74.8 grade in 2025, pegging him as a day 3 prospect. With that kind of upside against the run, Rolder could slide right into Buffalo's line back a room and contribute early if they pull the trigger.