Jacksonville sent the 25th pick in the 2023 draft to Buffalo…
Jacksonville sent the 25th pick in the 2023 draft to Buffalo for Nos. 27 and 130. Buffalo used No. 25 on tight end Dalton Kincaid, while Jacksonville selected tackle Anton Harrison at No. 27 and defensive lineman Tyler Lacy at No. 130. Kincaid and Harrison both became meaningful young starters, leaving a balanced value exchange with additional depth value flowing to Jacksonville.
Buffalo Bills Received
- pick 2023 1st round pick (25th overall, Dalton Kincaid )
Jacksonville Jaguars Received
- pick 2023 1st round pick (27th overall, Anton Harrison )
- pick 2023 4th round pick (130th overall, Tyler Lacy )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
During the first round of the 2023 draft, Buffalo moved from No. 27 to No. 25 by sending Jacksonville an additional fourth-round choice, No. 130. The Bills selected tight end Dalton Kincaid. Jacksonville took offensive tackle Anton Harrison at No. 27 and defensive lineman Tyler Lacy at No. 130.
Jacksonville Jaguars Return
Harrison gave Jacksonville a premium-position starter from the very beginning of his career. The Jaguars had moved down twice before making the selection, yet still landed the tackle they were comfortable taking in the first round. Lacy added another developmental defensive piece with the extra fourth-rounder, giving Jacksonville both a starting-caliber asset and a second roster opportunity.
Buffalo Bills Return
The Bills targeted Kincaid and paid a reasonable price to secure him. He quickly became a significant part of Buffalo's passing game and offered the receiving skill set the club wanted alongside its established offensive core. Moving two places rather than making a major jump limited the cost, and Buffalo got the specific player it was pursuing.
Value in Hindsight
This trade illustrates how both sides can accomplish different goals without creating a loser. Buffalo sacrificed an extra fourth-rounder for certainty and secured a productive receiving tight end. Jacksonville accepted a small move down, still found a starting tackle, and added another defensive prospect. The fourth-round value helps the Jaguars, while Kincaid's receiving impact keeps Buffalo fully competitive in the comparison.
Final Verdict
Both teams earn a B and the verdict is Even Trade. Buffalo got its targeted playmaker without paying an excessive premium, and Jacksonville converted the move down into Anton Harrison plus Tyler Lacy. The careers are still developing, but the realized value has been strong on both sides.