The Bills met with a 2020 NFL Draft prospect who was previously compared to one of their own players in Louisiana-Lafayette offensive lineman Robert Hunt.
According to The Draft Wire, the Bills had a formal meeting with Hunt at the recent scouting combine. While meeting him there, Hunt reportedly had not yet scheduled a pre-draft workout with the Bills.
OT Robert Hunt had formal interviews at the combine w/ the #Seahawks, #Bengals, #Browns, #Jets, #Giants, #Bills & #Buccaneers.
The COVID-19 has impacted his private visits/workout sked, but he was set to visit/workout for #Jets, #Cardinals, #Dolphins, #Titans, #Colts & #Texans.
— Justin M (@JustinM_NFL) March 13, 2020
The 6-foot-5, 323-pound offensive lineman was a tackle in college, but lined up in both positions during his career. In the NFL, multiple draft analysts project him as a guard instead of a tackle.
Because of this, NFL.com’s Lance Zierliein compared Hunt to Buffalo’s Cody Ford. Here’s his comparison:
Like Cody Ford in last year’s draft, Hunt is a plus athlete with a big man’s frame who could be considered at guard or tackle. Inconsistent footwork and pad level are the primary culprits when he fails to win the rep, but there aren’t any physical limitations that should prevent him from improving in both areas. Pass protection traits are present but getting the skill level up to par is going to take time. He’s a little raw but has the necessary talent to become a solid future starter at right tackle.
While the Bills are returning all five of their starters on their offensive line, including Ford, bringing in youthful depth to try and develop is never a bad thing. Along with his versatility, the Bills will likely covet that fact he’s a senior as well. Since Sean McDermott’s arrival, the Bills have preferred many of their draft picks to be upperclassmen.
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