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2017 NFL Mock Draft, Week 12: Watson, Kizer loom

By Brad Weiss

Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) runs after a catch in the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Winston-Salem, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) runs after a catch in the first quarter against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at BB&T Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish offensive lineman Mike McGlinchey (68) against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the 2016 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

. OT. Notre Dame. Mike McGlinchey. 16. player. 16

The Buffalo Bills are coached by a man who loves defense, and is usually drafting defensive players early to bolster that unit. However, the Bills have made a commitment to Tyrod Taylor as their quarterback going forward, and they need to use this draft to get him some protection. There are some phenomenal offensive tackles in this draft, and Notre Dame’s Mike McGlinchey is as good as any of them.

McGlinchey played right tackle last season, as NFL offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley manned the left side. While he is not the best offensive tackle that has come out in years, he is a franchise caliber kid, who has the size and strength to play the left side at the next level. At 6-foot-7, McGlinchey is a dominating force, and though he said he may go back to school and skip the 2017 NFL Draft, the odds are he is coming out.

Buffalo has some nice pieces in place on offense, but the lack of a stellar offensive line is hurting their development as a unit. LeSean McCoy has battled injuries all season long, and Taylor gets hit way too much for someone who is supposed to be there for the long haul. McGlinchey is a nice anchor to put up front on offense, and would fit in perfectly in the Bills organization.

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