The Buffalo Bills traded back three times, including out of the first round, to select Clemson EDGE defender T.J. Parker 35th overall in the 2026 NFL draft.

Parker accumulated 21.5 sacks, 41.5 tackles for loss, and six forced fumbles over his three years as a contributor for the Tigers in the ACC.

He'll join a defense under new direction in 2026 with first-year defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard. Guys like Greg Rousseau and Bradley Chubb should be a big help to his development.

How would you feel if the Bears selected TJ Parker? pic.twitter.com/hR6YYKkjzf

— Caleb Williams Fan Club (@CalebFC18) April 23, 2026

Clemson EDGE TJ Parker had 11 sacks and 6 forced fumbles two seasons ago, and had top 10 buzz last summer. Down year in 2025. EDGE rusher was the biggest NEED in my opinion. Was he BPA? I don’t know. #BillsMafia pic.twitter.com/YnYGmQmaJZ

You see why Clemson EDGE TJ Parker had top 10 buzz in the summer. First pass rush rep in team work ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/3Isk1kI3Ik

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Highlights of Bills' second-round pick T.J. Parker