Buffalo moved down only one spot from No. 101 to No. 102 in…

The Exchange

The Raiders acquired No. 101 from Buffalo for No. 102 and a 2027 seventh-round selection. Las Vegas used No. 101 on Jermod McCoy, and Buffalo selected Jude Bowry one pick later. The trade was one of the smallest possible moves on the draft board, with the future seventh serving as the premium for Las Vegas to choose first.

Buffalo Bills Return

Buffalo moved down only one spot from No. 101 to No. 102 in the 2026 fourth round and received an additional 2027 seventh-round pick. The Bills selected Boston College lineman Jude Bowry at No. 102. By accepting minimal movement on the board, Buffalo gained a future asset without materially changing its draft position, an efficient exchange whose player outcomes remain unknown.

Oakland Raiders Return

Las Vegas paid a 2027 seventh-round pick to move from No. 102 to No. 101 and selected cornerback Jermod McCoy. The Raiders evidently wanted to remove any chance another team would take McCoy first. The price was small, making the move understandable, but there is not yet regular-season evidence to show whether that one-slot jump produced more value than Buffalo's package.

Value in Hindsight

Without regular-season careers to compare, the correct emphasis is on cost. Buffalo gained a future asset for moving one place, while Las Vegas paid a small price for control of the order. Both clubs received exactly what their draft strategy called for. The value difference is too small and too dependent on future development to support a winner today.

Final Verdict

Even Trade. Buffalo gets a B for collecting a future seventh while still selecting Bowry at No. 102. Las Vegas also gets a B because the cost to secure McCoy was minor. McCoy, Bowry and the eventual 2027 selection will determine the long-term balance, but the current exchange is fair.