A.J. Epenesa

Buffalo Bills 54th pick

DE ·

Iowa · 2020–2025

Games

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

A.J. Epenesa is a defensive end out of Iowa, selected by the Buffalo Bills with the 54th overall pick (round 2) in the 2020 NFL Draft. He has played 93 regular-season games since 2020, with the Buffalo Bills and Philadelphia Eagles.

Draft Details

Year

2020

Round

Round 2

Pick

54th overall

Team

Buffalo Bills

Position

College

Iowa

A.J. Epenesa Career Stats

Primary starter for 1 season.
Ranks 7th in the 2020 draft class in sacks (24).
Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2020	BUF	10	9	3	3	1	4	0	1	0
2021	BUF	14	8	6	2	1.5	9	0	1	0
2022	BUF	10	12	3	7	6.5	10	0	5	2
2023	BUF	14	9	11	7	6.5	10	2	8	1
2024	BUF	16	20	16	8	6	11	0	2	2
2025	BUF	15	17	15	2	2.5	9	2	4	0
2026	PHI	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		80	76	55	29	24	53	4	21	5

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-5

Weight

275 lbs

40-Yard Dash

5.04s

Bench Press

17 reps

Vertical Jump

32.5"

Broad Jump

117"

3-Cone Drill

7.34s

Shuttle

4.46s

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