The 2020 NFL Draft is just over one week away, which means the Buffalo Bills are hard at work getting ready for one of the most important parts of the team-building process. Brandon Beane has done a fantastic job of maximizing Josh Allen\u2019s rookie contract, but that window is about to close. Allen will sign a massive extension sooner or later, which means it\u2019s never been more important for the Bills to start hitting on as many cheap draft picks as possible. Without further ado, let\u2019s see take a look at this Buffalo Bills seven round mock draft and see what might happen when the team is on the clock.<\/p>\n
Travis Etienne NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n For the record, I do not feel like this would be a good pick for Buffalo. In fact, I wrote a whole article<\/a> on why none of the running backs, as good as they are, justify a first-round selection. With that said, I do not believe that Beane and the Buffalo front office share my belief on the valuation of the running back. At yesterday\u2019s press conference, Beane mentioned that running backs Zack Moss and Devin Singletary aren\u2019t \u201chome run hitters<\/a>\u201d, and that is not something you can say about Etienne. The Clemson product is a big play waiting to happen and has the speed and vision to make the most of any opportunity provided.<\/p>\n [pickup_prop id=”6045″]<\/p>\n Ronnie Perkins might not be the best athlete in this class, but he knows how to play the position. The Oklahoma product made an impact right out of the gate in college, recording five sacks as a true freshman. That production continued throughout his career, and he recorded 5.5 sacks in just six games last season. Perkins knows how to make the most of what athletic gifts he does have, is stout against the run, and can get to the quarterback. While he doesn\u2019t have an All-Pro ceiling, he should be able to contribute right out of the gate and could develop into an above-average starter.<\/p>\n Tre\u2019Davious White is one of the best cornerbacks in the league, but the depth behind him leaves a lot to be desired. Olaijah Griffin possesses fantastic ball skills and the physical prowess necessary to thrive in both man and zone coverage. While he lacks elite top speed and recognition, he has a great closing burst and the ball skills to break up any off-target pass. He probably won\u2019t start right out of the gate, but he should be the first cornerback off the bench.<\/p>\n Shi Smith NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Buffalo Bills do not need another wide receiver, but this part of the draft is all about finding the best player available and figuring out the fit later on. Cole Beasley is a crucial part of the offense, but he is getting up there in age and carries a massive cap hit in 2022. Smith has a similar profile, and the Bills could use the 2021 season to see if he the necessary skill to be the slot receiver of the future. He might do much in the short term, but adding Smith in the fifth is a good long-term pick.<\/p>\n Tommy Kraemer is not a starting-caliber offensive lineman (at least at this point in his career), but he\u2019s a fantastic emergency backup. The Notre Dame product started all four years at college, and has some history at both guard and tackle. That versatility is a must for a backup, and he\u2019s good enough to hold down either position for a few games, should injury strike.<\/p>\n Ernest Jones NFL Draft Profile<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Ernest Jones is a throwback to a different era of football. The linebacker excels at stopping the run and is one of the smarter players at his position. However, he\u2019s completely lost defending the pass, which is bad news in today\u2019s pass-happy era. He could see the field in an emergency situation, and he should absolutely thrive on special teams. When you\u2019re picking in the back of the sixth, that really is the best you can expect to get.<\/p>\n We wrap up this Buffalo Bills mock draft with North Carolina State\u2019s Cary Angeline. The tight end has some decent upside as a pass-catcher, as he runs right past linebackers and knows how to use his size to box out his opponents. However, his blocking is an absolute disaster, and it\u2019s hard to see that improving. Still, there\u2019s value to be had in a pass-catching tight end, and you could certainly do a lot worse with your final pick.<\/p>\n Main photo:Second Round (61st<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Ronnie Perkins, EDGE<\/h4>\n
Third Round (93rd<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Olaijah Griffin, CB<\/h4>\n
Fifth Round (164th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Shi Smith, WR<\/h4>\n
Fifth Round (174th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Tommy Kraemer, IOL<\/h4>\n
Sixth Round (213th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Ernest Jones, LB<\/h4>\n
Seventh Round (236th<\/sup> Overall) \u2013 Cary Angeline, TE<\/h4>\n
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