The Bills have plenty of potential starting pieces on their offensive line, and even some that will end up in depth slots. But Buffalo could still stand to add a youthful project piece at the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft.
With plenty of late-round picks in their pocket, LSU’s Damien Lewis could fit that mold and he’s reportedly on Buffalo’s radar. Per Draft Wire, the Bills were among teams to have a pre-draft meeting with Lewis:
#LSU OG Damien Lewis has held pre-draft FaceTime meetings with the #Colts, #Patriots, #Cardinals, #Bears, #Bills, #Jets, #Buccaneers & #Chiefs
recently. He has one coming up w/ the #Dolphins shortly.— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) March 27, 2020
Lewis could end up being as a high as a third-round pick, but some expect him to be a Day 3 selection. Draft analysts see a better run blocker in the 6-foot-2, 327-pound prospect than pass blocker, but in a situation with the Bills, he could be given time to develop that craft. Buffalo is returning their entire starting offensive line next season.
While perhaps a potential long-term option, there is some positive praise for Lewis’s outlook. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein predicts that Lewis “should outperform his draft slotting.”
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