EDGE Joshua Uche, Michigan
The Bills could use help at defensive end as mentioned, but Lorenzo Alexander retired, too. The Bills won’t fill his leadership void via the draft, but his play they can. 2019 rookie Vosean Joseph is viewed as a guy who could do that for the Bills, but he was injured for most of last year and Buffalo will want compeition there.
Joshua Uche reads as an interesting prospect with Alexander in mind. He played both outside the tackle and off the ball for Michigan last season and excels as a pass rusher. Per PFF, he won 23.3 percent of his pass rushes, second-best in the FBS.
But Uche is a big question mark because the Bills asked Alexander to do some pass coverage and Uche is undersized for the NFL game at 6-foot-2. He could be a mid-round project.
LB Akeem Davis-Gaither, App State
Having played at App. State, Akeem Davis-Gaither will benefit from a good week against stronger competition at the Senior Bowl. And speaking of Alexander, he’s got more of that relatable experience as a strong pass rusher and player in coverage. PFF praised his one-on-one abilities against offensive lineman, as well as his 75.9 overall coverage grade.
Having said that, despite his school, he could be Day 2 pick. It depends on how high up the board do the Bills want to go to replace Alexander’s role.
Joshua Uche with his 2nd sack.
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