2020 NFL Draft: Clint Lamb’s first mock draft, picks 17-32

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22. Buffalo Bills – Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado

Laviska Shenault
Nov 23, 2019; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. (2) celebrates after making a reception for a touchdown against the Washington Huskies in the second quarter at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

The Bills were one of the surprise teams in the NFL this past season, but there is work that still needs to be done if they want to continue to push the Patriots for the AFC North.

One area that still needs to be upgraded is wide receiver where the Bills have John Brown (a vertical speed threat) and Cole Beasley (a slot option). They also have former Tide receiver Robert Foster, but he’s also more a vertical option in the passing game.

Shenault Jr. would give Buffalo a bigger (6-2, 220), more physical option for its passing attack led by Josh Allen. The Colorado product is a prototypical X-receiver, but he can also be utilized at the other receiver positions as well.