Buffalo Bills post-combine 2020 7-round mock draft: Cody Ford’s position status answered early - syracuse.com

The end of the 2020 NFL Combine and the start of March means that we are one step closer to free agency and the NFL draft.

When it comes to the Buffalo Bills, the team’s needs will become much clearer following free agency. Buffalo isn’t expected to make any splashy moves as they are more likely to re-sign some of their free agents while looking to extend a few players currently under contract.

Wide receiver has been a popular Round 1 selection for the Bills in mock drafts, but our latest 7-round mock draft has Buffalo adding a talented player up front who can help protect Josh Allen.

Round 1 (Pick 22): Josh Jones, OT, Houston

Despite a strong 2019 campaign, the Bills appear set to let Quinton Spain test the free agent market. Spain may be in for a big payday after starting the entire season without giving up a sack. Letting Spain leave in free agency may be a sign that Buffalo is ready to move last year’s second round pick, Cody Ford, inside to guard.

His fate is sealed when the Bills select Josh Jones, an athletic offensive tackle out of Houston.

Jones is considered one of the top five offensive tackle prospects in this year’s draft class. The top-4 offensive tackles will likely be off by the board by pick 22, but Jones could realistically be on the board at pick 22.

Jones said at the combine that he is willing to play left or right tackle. Dion Dawkins has the left side locked down, but Jones could be exactly what the Bills are looking for at right tackle.

Round 2 (54): Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR, Michigan

Buffalo finds a playmaker for Josh Allen in Round 2 of the draft.

Jones is a wide receiver that will likely be a better pro than collegiate prospect. Much of that has to do with the QB play that Peoples-Jones played with at Michigan.

Peoples-Jones tested off the chart at the combine with a 4.48 40-yard dash and a vertical of 44.5″.

Peoples-Jones is an outstanding route runner and a good sized target for Allen at 6-feet-2-inches.

Following the combine, Peoples-Jones tied Henry Ruggs III for the highest SPARQ (Speed, Power, Agility, Reaction and Quickness) rating at wide receiver.

Round 3 (86): Bryce Hall, CB, Virginia

Buffalo could re-sign Kevin Johnson or even bring in Josh Norman to compete for the No. 2 cornerback job opposite of Tre’Davious White. Levi Wallace, an exclusive-rights free agent, is also expected to return to vie for the role. While any of those players could be the team’s No. 2 cornerback in 2020, Buffalo thinks long-term and finds a player who could be their No. 2 CB of the future in Bryce Hall.

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein compared Hall to James Bradberry, a cornerback that Sean McDermott played a role in drafting in Carolina.

“Angular outside corner who uses instinctive footwork and long arms to close out and challenge a healthy percentage of throws," Zierlein said. "His backpedal and transitions are more functional than fluid and could be exploited by NFL route-runners and speedsters. His reactive quickness and ball skills fit nicely into zone-based coverages, allowing greater freedom to spy quarterbacks and squeeze short and intermediate throws. He can handle man coverage, but he needs protection over the top. Hall is a future starting cornerback but might garner attention at free safety at some point in his career.”

Hall’s skill-set is perfect for Buffalo’s zone-based coverage.

**Round 4 (109) TRADE Bradlee Anae, EDGE, Utah**

Trade details: Bills send pick 137, 168, 181 to Atlanta Falcons for pick 109

The Bills have nine draft picks, but it is unlikely that the team will use all nine picks in the 2020 draft. Buffalo does not have enough roster spots for nine players. Using the Jimmy Johnson trade chart, Buffalo sends pick 137, 168 and 181 to Atlanta for pick 109.

With pick 109, Buffalo addresses the EDGE position by adding Utah’s Bradlee Anae.

Why wait until Round 4? In this scenario, the Bills re-sign Shaq Lawson. Lawson has improved every year under Sean McDermott and isn’t expected to break the bank in free agency.

Even if the Bills re-sign Lawson, the team needs to start thinking long-term about the position. Jerry Hughes will turn 32 in August and Trent Murphy’s contract is up at the end of the 2020 season.

Anae is a prospect that the Bills met with at the Senior Bowl. Anae, a 2019 consensus All-American, had an outstanding career at Utah. He finished his career with 29.5 career sacks with the Utes, tying him for most all-time in team history. He was also named the Pac-12′s 2019 Morris Trophy winner. This is given to the conference’s best offensive and defensive linemen and is voted upon by opposing linemen in the conference.

Round 4 (118) Logan Wilson, LB, Wyoming

Buffalo finds a potential SLB and special teams standout with their second fourth round pick in Logan Wilson.

The Wyoming prospect had an impressive combine and tested similar to 49ers linebacker Fred Warner.

In addition to his impressive performance at the combine, Wilson checks a lot of boxes for Buffalo. Wilson, a three-year captain at Wyoming, has underrated coverage skills and terrific instincts.

Round 5 (149) Joshua Kelley, RB, UCLA

There is no doubt that Devin Singletary can be “the man” at running back after his impressive rookie season. In the fifth round of the draft, Buffalo finds a complement for Singletary in UCLA’s Joshua Kelley.

In addition to his impressive combine, few backs had a better Senior Bowl than Kelley. Kelley is considered to be a tough, powerful runner.

The Draft Network’s Joe Marino told NYUP and Syracuse.com that Kelley’s ceiling is that of former Bills RB Chris Ivory. Ivory, in his prime, was a very productive back.

Round 6 (187) Khalil Davis, DT, Nebraska

Khalil Davis’ athleticism is going to get him selected in this year’s draft class.

The 6-foot-1-inch, 308 pound defensive tackle ran an eye-popping 4.75 40-yard dash at the combine.

Davis also put up 32-reps of 225 pounds at the combine.

Despite his impressive athleticism, Davis is still expected to be drafted in the later rounds of this year’s draft class.

Here is what Lance Zierlein said about the Nebraska product:

“The more polished and disruptive of the Davis twins from Nebraska, Khalil’s agility and lateral quickness improve his standing as a run defender and pass rusher," said Zierlein. He lacks the broad frame and length needed to hold his ground, so effort and quickness will need to be his calling card. He has speed, which shows up with short-area pursuit and closing burst, but his short-area athleticism is just average. He may be limited by scheme, but has enough three-down talent to warrant consideration as a Day 3 pick and potential backup.”

With their last pick of the draft, Buffalo finds a prospect that can eventually be part of their defensive tackle rotation.

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