The Bills have added a lot to their defense this offseason and when the 2020 NFL Draft rolls around, Draft Wire sees that trend more than continuing.
With their first-round pick now turned into wide receiver Stefon Diggs via trade, the Bills decide stick on defense with their next three picks in DW’s mock, selecting an edge defender, defensive back and defensive lineman.
Here’s a rundown of the Bills’ three selections in Draft Wire’s latest mock draft:
54. Buffalo Bills | Julian Okwara | EDGE | Notre Dame
While the Bills added Mario Addison to their defensive end spot this offseason, he’s 32 while Jerry Hughes is 31. While still plenty left in the tank for those two, Buffalo lacks a long-term prospect at the position.
At 6-foot-4, 252 pounds, Okwara has the makings of an NFL defensive end. Okwara sat out the recent combine due to injury, but he’s flashed as a strong pass rusher at Notre Dame who plays with a high motor, something the Bills will covet. Run defense is where Okwara will likely need to prove his worth at the pro level.
Highest pressure rate since 2018 (@PFF)
1. Julian Okwara, Notre Dame – 19.1%
2. Curtis Weaver, Boise St – 18.2%
3. Chase Young, Ohio St – 17.6%Some team is going to steal Okwara in the 2020 draft. pic.twitter.com/ItXiowkDGu
— Anthony Treash (@PFF_Anthony) January 30, 2020