Christian Benford

Christian Benford is an American football cornerback for the Buffalo Bills. As of September 14, 2026, he is listed on Buffalo’s active roster as No. 47 and remains with the team entering his fifth NFL season. Benford was born on September 21, 2000, in Randallstown, Maryland, and attended Villanova, where he developed into a draftable defensive back with experience as a four-year college starter.

The Bills selected Benford in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 185th overall pick. His game is built around size, length, route recognition, physical coverage and dependable run support. NFL draft analysis highlighted his football intelligence, instincts near the line of scrimmage and ability to contest difficult throws. In Buffalo, he has progressed from a developmental rookie into an established member of the team’s secondary, with his career including starting opportunities and notable takeaway plays. His current roster status confirms that the Bills continue to view Christian Benford as part of their defensive backfield.