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Buffalo Bills full 2019 NFL mock draft

By Joe Romano

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 02: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills reacts against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 02: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills reacts against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 08: Boston College defensive end Wyatt Ray (11) sets up for a play during a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Holy Cross Crusaders on September 8, 2018, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The Eagles defeated the Crusaders 62-14. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHESTNUT HILL, MA – SEPTEMBER 08: Boston College defensive end Wyatt Ray (11) sets up for a play during a game between the Boston College Eagles and the Holy Cross Crusaders on September 8, 2018, at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. The Eagles defeated the Crusaders 62-14. (Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Round 3 – Pick 74

Wyatt Ray, EDGE, Boston College

The Bills defense, despite their poor record overall, was actually quite good. It is no surprise given their talented defensive backfield featuring lock down corner Tre White and underrated safety duo Micah Hyde and Jorday Poyer. Those three are the centerpiece of the defense along with Trumaine Edmunds.

Up front there needs to be an influx of youth. The team lost Kyle Williams to retirement this season. The hope is that Harrison Phillips takes over those snaps on the interior. On the edge Jerry Hughes is aging and a free agent in 2020. His running mates of Shaw Lawson and Trent Murphy are complimentary pieces at best. Adding an edge rusher who can help Hughes before eventually taking over will go a long way.

Wyatt Ray of Boston College is an edge player that fits in Buffalo. Even with a combine that highlighted he may not be the athlete some of us thought, Ray should be able to carve a role for a defense. He was overshadowed by the ultra-productive Zach Allen in college. Ray’s traits and film though speak to someone who’s best football may be ahead of him. At 6-foot-3 and 257 pounds there is room to grow onto his frame.

This would be an ideal situation for Ray. He can be a complimentary rusher as he adds some bulk to his frame and gets used to the NFL. His ability to turn the corner and attack the pocket will get him on the field in a hurry. Learning from Hughes and getting a bit bigger will go a long way in what could be a starter in his second year.

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