5 players the Buffalo Bills should draft in the first round

5 players Bills should draft in the first round

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - DECEMBER 12: Christian Barmore #58 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after sacking KJ Jefferson #1 of the Arkansas Razorbacks at Razorback Stadium on December 12, 2020 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Crimson Tide defeated the Razorbacks 52-3. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – JANUARY 11: Christian Barmore #58 of the Alabama Crimson Tide sits in his stance during the College Football Playoff National Championship football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Hard Rock Stadium on January 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 52-24. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /

1. Christian Barmore

The Bills also desperately need to upgrade their defensive line if they want to become Super Bowl contenders in 2021. Vernon Butler is overpaid and may be cut as a result. Landing Barmore at No. 30 would give Buffalo a valuable upgrade at that defensive tackle spot.

Barmore’s collegiate career started slowly, but he played his best football when it really mattered at Alabama. His play during the 2020 College Playoff was nothing short of spectacular. He absolutely dominated the competition up front in both the semifinal and final matchups.

He deserves to go in Round 1 because of his potential to blossom into an above-average run defender and an outstanding pass-rusher. Finding two-way defensive tackles of his caliber is difficult in any draft. Landing this type of prospect so late in Round 1 would be a steal for Buffalo.

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This isn’t a great defensive tackle class, but teams are sleeping on Barmore at the moment. The Bills need to hope those naps continue until they go on the clock in Round 1. Barmore represents the best outcome possible for Buffalo in the 2021 NFL Draft.

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