In the third round, the Bills also take another position that isn’t an immediate need in cornerback. Mississippi State’s Cameron Dantzler is the pick:
86. BUFFALO BILLS — CB CAMERON DANTZLER, MISSISSIPPI STATE
Dantzler is another prospect who won’t be a scheme fit for everyone with his 4.6-plus speed, but that describes Josh Norman and Levi Wallace, as well. He’s got terrific instincts and plays far bigger than his 188 pounds. Against LSU last year, he allowed only two catches on four targets for 13 yards.
While the Bills did add Norman and EJ Gaines this offseason, those two have some health and consistency concerns. In addition, if the Bills don’t view Wallace as their long-term answer, Dantzler could be that guy across from Tre’Davious White for years to come.
At 6-foot-2, Dantzler has the athleticism and length to match up with NFL receivers. He recorded 40 tackles and two interceptions last season.
Cameron Dantzler, CB, Miss State, blitzing Joe Borrow and gets the big sack. No wonder Steelers met with him, since he does the things we ask of our corners. #HereWeGo #SteelersDraft #SteelersNation pic.twitter.com/tGcAUjpTVd
— Steel Legends (@Steel_Legends) March 1, 2020
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