LSU is known as “DB U.” Just ask former LSU cornerback Tre’Davious White. The school has a rich history of producing top-notch defensive backs for the NFL.
Draft Wire recently released an early 2020 NFL mock draft and in it, the Bills address two of their biggest needs via the LSU program. But neither is a defensive back, as the Bills take a pass rusher and wide receiver from the school with two of their first three picks.
Here’s how Draft Wire’s three-round projection pans out for the Bills:
25. Buffalo Bills
K’Lavon Chaisson | EDGE | LSU
A defensive coach like Sean McDermott loves getting raw talent he can mold into a star, and that’s exactly what Chaisson brings to the table. A long, athletic pass rusher with a wide range of moves already, Chaisson could quickly develop into an impact player.58. Buffalo Bills | Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU
89. Buffalo Bills | Jeff Gladney | CB | TCU
With Chaisson, the Bills would find themselves a potential replacement for Trent Murphy or Shaq Lawson. As of late, the Bills have found an ability to get to opposing quarterbacks, but over the course of the last two seasons overall, Buffalo has struggled in that department. Pass rusher should be a high-need to add for the Bills. Lawson is currently slated to be a free agent while Murphy could be a cut candidate.
In Jefferson, the Bills would land a potential project for their No. 1 wideout spot in the future. After getting rid of Zay Jones, the Bills have a need for youth there as John Brown and Cole Beasley are playing well, but are vets. The 6-foot-2 Jefferson would give the Bills a bigger body the offense and Josh Allen needs on the outside, too.
Gladney isn’t a player the Bills would immediately need, but it’s hard to argue with. Levi Wallace and Kevin Johnson have split time across from White this season but the six-foot DB in Gladney could be groomed into a full-time starter. Sean McDermott has undoubtedly had success selecting defensive backs during his time as Buffalo’s coach, too. So if McDermott likes him, it might not be a bad thing.