The Buffalo Bills have doubled down on a position of priority as president of football operations/general manager Brandon Beane informed during his media session after Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Bills added cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. out of Missouri with pick 220, their first of three selections in Round 7.

Pride joins Davison Igbinosun as the newest pair of cornerbacks to enter Buffalo’s rebuilt defensive back unit via this year’s draft. Pride represents a priority by the Bills to continue adding explosive speed, with him clocking the fastest 40-yard dash time (4.32 seconds) at the 2026 NFL Combine.

Pride also posted a 1.51-second 10-yard split, a 7.2-second 3-cone drill, a 37.5” vertical jump, 10’8” broad jump, and put up 13 reps on the bench press. NFL.com gave Pride a Prospect Grade of 5.86 and a label of “Average Backup Or Special-Teamer.”

Here’s what NFL analyst Lance Zierlein had to say in scouting Pride:

“Pride did an admirable job of holding up outside against solid SEC competition but he’ll be under consideration as a slot corner in the pros. He plays with good zone awareness and average man-cover talent. He’s athletic with agile feet and is feisty at the catch-point, but he might not have the needed speed or length. Toughness is not an issue, but he will be dragged for additional yardage as a run-support tackler. Pride could go late on Day 3, but a lack of traits and explosiveness create an uphill fight for him.”

Pride split his four-year college career between Clemson and Missouri, playing in 26 games for each program. In 52 total games, Pride made 82 tackles (64 solo), 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, five interceptions (for 50 yards), two interception touchdowns, 16 pass defenses, one forced fumble, two fumble recoveries for 62 yards, and one safety (per Sports Reference).

Pride will further infuse Buffalo’s cornerback room with speed that often translates well to good opportunities off turnovers.