Just in time for their offensive line that took a huge blow via injury, the Buffalo Bills evidently have an undrafted rooke free agent that could turn heads, according to Bleacher Report.
However, B/R’s selection is none to surprising to those who know his story. Offensive tackle Trey Adams was tabbed as this player, who could perhaps be a diamond in the rough.
First, we’ll let Bleacher Report explain their reason for the selection:
The Buffalo Bills have to do whatever it takes to protect quarterback Josh Allen over the long term after he took 38 sacks last season.
Trey Adams, an offensive lineman out of Washington, could be a big part of the plan.
He was a potential notable draft pick even with a so-so injury history before he flopped at the combine both physically and in the interview process. But if he’s anywhere close to his standout collegiate form, he’ll have no problems holding his own against pros.
The Bills needs additional depth in the wake of Jon Feliciano’s pectoral injury, so there might be extra snaps available for Adams to rehab his image and make the final 53.
As referenced, Adams has some unfortunate circumstances in his college career. Entering his junior year, many expected it to be his final year at Washington and the impressive prospect would enter the draft as an underclassman. He was anticipated to be, at minimal, as a second-to-third round pick. He has good size (6-foot-8) and talent. But Adams suffered an ACL injury in 2017 which set him way back. He proved last season he was healthy though, starting every game. In terms of what he can do on the field, Pro Football Focus ranked Adams as their 38th best available UDFA following the draft.
While Adams did “flop” at the combine, there’s even more reason aside from Feliciano’s injury as to why he could stick around. But Feliciano’s injury is a very valid point too, even with the signing of Brian Winters recently.
Also factoring into Adams’s chances is how the 2020 draft went for Buffalo. The team did not select a singe offensive lineman. Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane also interestingly acknowledged following the draft that he wanted to trade up for an unnamed O-line prospect, but failed to do so.
Plus, have you heard of AJ Epenesa? He also have a poor combine showing, and the Bills are believing in his skills, which points to Adams certainly getting a fair shake at making the team’s final roster himself.
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