Buffalo moved back up to No. 109 in the 2025 fourth round to…
Buffalo moved back up to No. 109 in the 2025 fourth round to select Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker, sending Chicago Nos. 132 and 169. The Bills had previously sent No. 109 to the Bears in their larger Day 2 trade, then decided Walker was worth reacquiring the pick. Buffalo's return is one high-upside defensive lineman whose career remains in its early stages.
Buffalo Bills Received
- pick 2025 4th round pick (109th overall, Deone Walker )
Chicago Bears Received
- pick 2025 4th round pick (132nd overall, Ruben Hyppolite )
- pick 2025 5th round pick (169th overall, Zah Frazier )
Trade Analysis
The Exchange
Buffalo sent selections No. 132 and No. 169 to Chicago for No. 109 during the 2025 draft. The Bills selected Deone Walker at No. 109. Chicago used the incoming choices on Ruben Hyppolite at No. 132 and Zah Frazier at No. 169. It was the second Buffalo-Chicago pick trade of the weekend and effectively brought No. 109 back to Buffalo.
Buffalo Bills Return
Buffalo moved back up to No. 109 in the 2025 fourth round to select Kentucky defensive tackle Deone Walker, sending Chicago Nos. 132 and 169. The Bills had previously sent No. 109 to the Bears in their larger Day 2 trade, then decided Walker was worth reacquiring the pick. Buffalo's return is one high-upside defensive lineman whose career remains in its early stages.
Chicago Bears Return
Chicago turned No. 109 into Nos. 132 and 169, using those selections on Ruben Hyppolite and Zah Frazier. The Bears traded down twenty-three spots and added a fifth-round opportunity rather than making one selection early in the fourth. That is a reasonable exchange of certainty for volume, and the player outcomes are still too young to separate the teams decisively.
Value in Hindsight
The deal remains young enough that confidence should stay moderate. Walker offers Buffalo the highest individual upside, while Chicago owns the diversification advantage. Neither side's players have accumulated enough long-term NFL evidence to make the draft-day structure irrelevant. Buffalo may eventually win clearly if Walker becomes a starter, but that conclusion would be premature today.
Final Verdict
Even Trade. Buffalo earns a B for identifying Walker and paying a reasonable price to secure him. Chicago also earns a B for turning No. 109 into two drafted players and expanding its chances. The exchange is well constructed for both clubs, with future player development likely to determine the eventual winner.