Buffalo Bills full 2018 NFL mock draft

By John Buhler | Mar 7, 2018

LARAMIE, WY - DECEMBER 03: Josh Allen (17) of the Wyoming Cowboys reacts after forcing a fumble that resulted in a touchback on an interception by Damontae Kazee (23) of the San Diego State Aztecs during the first quarter of play on Saturday, December 3, 2016. The Wyoming Cowboys hosted the San Diego State Aztecs in the Mountain West championship game. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post via Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MARCH 01: Clemson offensive lineman Taylor Hearn speaks to the media during NFL Combine press conferences at the Indiana Convention Center on March 1, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

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Again, the best way for the Bills to establish themselves offensively is through winning consistently through the trenches. Yes, the offensive line has been a strong force for this team the last few years, but center Eric Wood had to retire for medical reasons and how many more years of prime ball can we expect out of guard Richie Incognito?

Buffalo has huge needs at wide receiver and quarterback, but none of that matters if the Bills lack the necessary protection up front. Expect defensive-minded head coach Sean McDermott to want to build his offense from the inside out at offensive line. It wouldn’t be shocking to see new offensive coordinator Brian Daboll, who is from the Bill Belichick/Nick Saban coaching tree, to feel the same way.

A player that could be available for them at No. 121 is Clemson Tigers guard Taylor Hearn. Hearn is 6-foot-4, 320 pounds. Ideally, he would have to play on the offensive interior at guard, possibly center. The redshirt junior was part of all three of Clemson’s playoff teams. His Tigers won the 2016 National Championship over the Alabama Crimson Tide during his redshirt sophomore year.

The level of competition while at Clemson could be advantageous for Hearn’s NFL development. Having to protect both Deshaun Watson and Kelly Bryant could help him in his chances to be an eventual NFL starter. Hearn might be more of a developmental project at this point, but playing in Dabo Swinney’s offense should adequately prepare for an NFL career.

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