DE Terrell Lewis, Alabama
Like playmakers and help in the trenches on offense, the Bills could use both on defense, too. Of note, Shaq Lawson is currently a free agent at defense end and Buffalo could stand to improve from his 6.5 sacks last season.
Alabama’s Terrell Lewis excelled as a pass defender in the Crimson Tide’s defense which is difficult in itself to crack. His QB pressure rate of 19.8 percent via PFF this past season was third-best in college football and he recorded six sacks and 13 run stops in 10 games in 2019.
However, his stock slipped him into Day 2 or Day 3 range at the upcoming draft because he’s had an injury bug. He missed the entire 2018 season due to a knee injury.
DE Kenny Willekes, Michigan State
Along with Lawson potentially leaving the Bills this offseason, overall, the Bills are aging at the defensive end position. Jerry Hughes only has one-year left on his deal at 31 and Trent Murphy is a potential cap causality this offseason.
Perhaps a mid-round pick, the Bills like a guy with drive and Willekes has it. He only had an offer from Wayne State out of high school in 2015, but bet on himself and walked-on at Michigan State.
NFL teams wants an all-around player at every position, of course. From the edge defender spots, they really want sacks, though. Willekes is viewed more as a promising run defense with pass rush potential.
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— 🅱️🅰️Ⓜ️ (@big__bam) November 27, 2018