2021 NFL Draft: Buffalo Bills 7-round mock

The Bills need to execute a perfect 2021 NFL Draft if they want to close the gap on the Chiefs. Here’s how Buffalo can do that with every selection. 

Josh Allen deserves credit for leading the Bills to a memorable 2020 campaign which saw them topple the Patriots for AFC East supremacy. Unfortunately for Buffalo, they ran into a buzzsaw in the form of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the playoffs. The loss to Kansas City showed Buffalo just how far they have to go if they want to reach the Super Bowl next year.

Given the reality that the Bills currently project to be approximately $7 million over next year’s projected salary cap it’s clear that Buffalo must do the majority of their offseason work in the draft. They’ll find a way to clear enough cap space to land a meaningful free agent or two, but several rookies will need to play big roles if this team wants to take a step forward in 2021.

The good news for Brandon Beane and his front office is that the roster already has the bones of a championship contender. Landing a few impact players in the draft could push the group over the top in the AFC. Bills fans should keep a close eye on the following prospects to head to Buffalo during April’s draft.

Scouts are split over whether Jenkins is going to end up at tackle or guard in the NFL. The Bills don’t need to be overly concerned with that distinction. They need help at both spots and nabbing a powerful blocker like Jenkins could help take pressure off Josh Allen for years to come.

Jenkins doesn’t have great range for the tackle position, but the fact that he held up as a right tackle in Oklahoma State’s aerial attack bodes well for his ability to pass block at the next level. At worst, he can kick inside and become an above-average starter in his first or second season. At best, Jenkins can come in and turn into a low-cost starter at tackle for the next decade.