2020 NFL Draft: 6 DEs for Bills to consider in second round

Here are six defensive end/edge rushers for Bills to consider in the second round of the NFL Draft.

Utah Utes defensive end Bradlee Anae. Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Bradlee Anae, Utah

Anae just gets after the quarterback. He’s a high-motor player who has no problem battling opposing tackles in the trenches. Anae registered 13 sacks last year, and 28 over his final three years at school. He still has to work a bit at playing against the run. However, the upside of his pass rush is intriguing.

During the Senior Bowl he sacked Jalen Hurts and Steven Montez. Anae also forced an interception from Hurts with pressure down the middle, forcing the ball to leave his hands early.

Sep 28, 2019; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Josh Uche (6) fights for position against Rutgers Scarlet Knights offensive lineman Kamaal Seymour (54) during the third quarter at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Josh Uche, Michigan

Uche had a solid senior season for the Wolverines, recording 8.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss. He is athletic and closes on ball carriers quickly. Uche also showed he could blitz the interior of opponents’ offensive lines. Once again, he is another player that teams will need to examine if he fits better as a defensive end in a 4-3 or a stand-up linebacker in a 3-4. Bills Wire previously reported that Uche spoke to the Bills at the Senior Bowl as well.Â