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2018 NFL Mock Draft: Jets fly high with Baker Mayfield

By Brad Weiss

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Josh Rosen No. 3 of the UCLA Bruins throws a pass during the NCAA college football game against the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 18: Josh Rosen No. 3 of the UCLA Bruins throws a pass during the NCAA college football game against the USC Trojans at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 18, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da’Ron Payne (94) looks to tackle Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on January 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – JANUARY 08: Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Da’Ron Payne (94) looks to tackle Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) during the College Football Playoff National Championship Game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Georgia Bulldogs on January 8, 2018 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

. Defensive Tackle. Alabama. Da'Ron Payne. 21. player. 16

The Buffalo Bills made the playoffs for the first time since 1999 last season, though they were quickly bounced in the Wild Card Round. Still, it appears they made the right decision by bringing in Sean McDermott to be their head coach, even though he made a questionable quarterback decision during the year. Rookie cornerback Tre’Davious White played very well in year one, and the Bills defense was much better than advertised.

With their first of two first round picks, the Bills should focus on the defense line. The team shipped Marcel Dareus to the Jacksonville Jaguars during last season, and his production in the interior needs to be addressed. One player who could address the position is Da’Ron Payne, who has played a key role in the Alabama Crimson Tide’s last two national titles.

Payne is the kind of player who can really clog up the middle of the defense, and he has incredible feet for someone his size. He also is a very smart player, and has really grown during his time on campus. The Bills need to make sure they keep adding talent to their defense, so picking Payne at No. 21 is a very smart move at this point.

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