The Bills made their seven picks they entered the 2020 NFL Draft with at last month’s event. Despite a respectable haul, things could become even more impressive if the team hits on some of their undrafted rookie free agents.
And just because a guy wasn’t drafted, doesn’t mean they don’t have talent. Just ask Cole Beasley or Mario Addison. Diamonds can be found in the rough in the late rounds of the draft. They can also be found in the thick weeds of undrafted free agency.
The Bills announced the signing of eight such players following the draft. Could some of these guys actually find a way to their final roster?
Here are three of those UDFAs with the best chance to crack the Bills’ final 53-man roster:
RB Antonio Williams
Vitals: 5-foot-11, 215 pounds
Yes, the Bills did draft Zack Moss in the third-round of the draft to pair him with Devin Singletary in their backfield. But teams do keep several running backs on their roster, and Antonio Williams could find a way there. Moss is viewed as the bigger rushing option… Williams has even more size than him. Both Moss and Williams conducted “virtual” 40-yard dash workouts prior to the draft and even though he’s larger, Williams put up the same time as Moss, 4.52 seconds.
While undrafted, Williams was once a highly-touted Ohio State prospect. He transferred closer to home and played in a loaded backfield so his numbers were never eye-popping enough to get him drafted. In 2018, he managed to average 5.5 yards per carry, while averaging 6.7 in 2019, but on a smaller workload. Williams was also a respected teammate who could mesh well in a depth role with the Bills. The current favorite for the Bills’ No. 3 running back spot is TJ Yeldon, but he could easily be a cap casualty if Williams preforms well this summer.