The Buffalo Bills added to their defensive line on Day 3 of the 2026 NFL draft, selecting Penn State's Zane Durant 181st overall in the fifth round.

Durant is undersized for a defensive tackle at 6'1" and 290 pounds, but he ranked second in athleticism score at the combine among defensive tackles while showcasing a quick first-step, lateral agility, and a low pad level.

He has a versatile skillet along the defensive line and can be used at multiple spots.

Durant was projected as a fifth or sixth-round pick, so the Bills didn't reach here, and may even have gotten a steal if they can find a good scheme fit with him in Jim Leonhard's defense. Due to Durant's unique build for a DT, the coaching and scheme fit will be big factors on whether he can make an impact at the NFL level.

Another defender added for general manager Brandon Beane that fills a position of need for the Bills. The more the merrier when finding versatile guys for Leonhard to get creative and aggressive with on defense.

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: 2026 NFL Draft grades: Bills select DT Zane Durant