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2017 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills 7-round mock

By John Buhler

December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Mike Williams (7) against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Jerod Evans (4) celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Virginia Tech defeated Arkansas 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Jerod Evans (4) celebrates after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium. Virginia Tech defeated Arkansas 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Fifth Round

156

Jerod Evans

Quarterback, Virginia Tech Hokies

People expect the Bills to go after a quarterback at some point in this draft. However, they don’t have the available picks to move up from No. 10 to draft Mitch Trubisky, DeShone Kizer or Deshaun Watson in the first round. Truthfully, are any of them worthy of being a top-10 pick?

Buffalo can tread water for another year with Taylor, Manuel, or Jones as the starter in 2017. Should they part ways with one of the three, Buffalo should grab a guy like Jerod Evans out of Virginia Tech in the fifth round. His on-field leadership and mobility could be appealing for the Bills.

171

Erik Magnuson

Offensive Tackle, Michigan Wolverines

While it is now best to build NFL offensive lines through free agency, it would behoove the Bills to take a flier on an offensive tackle with their second pick of the fifth round at No. 171. Given that it came from the team with the best offensive line in football (Dallas), Whaley should absolutely go offensive line at No. 171.

Taking Michigan Wolverines offensive tackle Erik Magnuson makes sense for a few reasons. He comes from a Big Ten program that has played in big games. Magnuson played in a pro-style offense for head coach Jim Harbaugh. The harsh winter weather of Western New York likely won’t phase Magnuson.

Sixth Round

195

Brendan Langley

Cornerback, Lamar Cardinals

While his college career with the Georgia Bulldogs didn’t end the way he wanted, perhaps Lamar Cardinals cornerback Brendan Langley is better off because of switching schools. He received an invite to the 2017 Reese’s Senior Bowl and more than held his own.

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Langley is an undervalued corner in this draft. He gives off the illusion of being a small school guy with SEC talent. Buffalo needs to be proactive in free agency and the draft to rebuild its porous secondary. Going with Langley at No. 195 in the sixth round could be more fruitful for Buffalo than initially expected.

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