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Buffalo Bills 7-Round 2016 NFL Mock Draft

By Chase Ruttig

Dec 7, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of a Buffalo Bills helmet on the turf prior to the game against the Denver Broncos Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; A general view of a Buffalo Bills helmet on the turf prior to the game against the Denver Broncos Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jerell Adams (89) runs for yards after the catch chased by Citadel Bulldogs linebacker Dondray Copeland (22) during first half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Columbia, SC, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks tight end Jerell Adams (89) runs for yards after the catch chased by Citadel Bulldogs linebacker Dondray Copeland (22) during first half at Williams-Brice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 5: Jerrell Adams, South Carolina TE

After focusing on defense for much of the draft, the later rounds provide the Bills chance and a need to take some chances on skill position talent even if they are deeper in the offensive skill positions than most parts of their current roster. Tight end being a spot in which the Bills could use a prospect with some upside.

Jerrell Adams out of South Carolina appears to be a player with enough upside to warrant the Bills taking a chance on him to be a backup behind Charles Clay as the Gamecocks TE managed to make enough plays in his senior season despite mediocre QB play and plenty of distractions in the wake of Steve Spurrier’s sudden retirement from coaching.

Throughout the mess in South Carolina, Marks finished with 421 yards and three touchdowns on the year. Middling numbers, but impressive numbers considering just how bad the situation was at the program this season as the Gamecocks imploded even as Adams remained productive.

In the fifth round, you need to take chances on talent, and Adams looks to be a player with some level of upside as a 6’6″ tight end who could be a target in the end zone if used correctly. That alone is worth a shot on the final day of the draft.

Other Options: Gabe Marks, WR. David Morgan II, TE. 

Next: Round 6

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