Tag: Lavert Hill

Report: Lavert Hill picked up as undrafted free agent

The Wolverines three-year starting cornerback wasn’t picked in the 2020 NFL Draft, but apparently signed with the reigning Super Bowl winner

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It’s somewhat shocking, that Lavert Hill went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft.

The lockdown corner who is used to playing on an island was seen as a day two pick if he had left early in 2019, however, he stayed locked into the Wolverines, and it cost him.

Despite having no fall off in play, the Detroit-native who showed not only a penchant for big play ability but also that teams pay if they throw the ball at him, Hill didn’t just fell to day three in the draft, no team with one of 255 picks selected him.

But he’s getting some redemption, with Yahoo’s Terez Paylor reporting that the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are signing the standout corner as an undrafted free agent.

There, he’ll rejoin teammate Mike Danna, the Chiefs’ fifth-round selection, as well as former Wolverine Frank Clark.

Though Michigan fans saw a corner who let next to nothing up in his three years as a starter, NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein saw both positives and negatives:

Overview

Undersized press corner with good instincts, ball skills and coverage strength, but a concerning lack of long speed. Hill’s body control and short area quickness put him in position to make plays on the football, but when forced to cover downfield, he begins to grab and pull to prevent big plays against him. He’s too small to stay outside but his strength could help balance out average suddenness against shifty slots. The discipline and awareness are present to play short zone, but run support might be an issue if teams come at him from 11 personnel. Projecting a successful move inside is challenging so he gets a backup “prove it” grade until the challenge is met.

Strengths

  • In-your-face press technique
  • Consistent ball production as a starter
  • Eyes wide open to route combos developing around him
  • Patient and poised in press and catch-man techniques
  • Fluid change of direction when trailing routes
  • Quick recovery when shaken by press
  • Reads receivers to turn and find football downfield
  • Drifts into opponent to suffocate catch space downfield
  • Excellent body control in his movements
  • Above average feel to make his way into passing lanes
  • Uses well-timed slaps to knock the ball away

Weaknesses

  • Undersized as outside corner
  • Missing classic lateral agility and burst as NFL nickel
  • Rides high when phasing routes and overruns comebacks
  • Loses ground carrying vertical speed
  • Excessive downfield grabbing is an issue
  • Could struggle to manage certain slot matchups
  • Blockers and bad angles erase him in run support

Sources Tell Us

“He’s too small and can’t run. I like the ball skills but the physical makeup falls below our standards.” — Personnel director for NFC team

We’re not so sure we’re buying the physical limitations. At 5-foot-10, he’s plenty big enough to play corner in the NFL, though the league is trending bigger with its defensive backs. But, since Hill didn’t run at the NFL Scouting Combine last month, and Michigan’s Pro Day was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, he didn’t have an opportunity to prove himself.
Regardless, it’s difficult to understand why no teams took a chance on Hill. He is fast and athletic, and such a lockdown corner that teams often refrained from throwing at him. The only real knock on his game is that he often gets called for pass interference — but that’s sometimes a product of playing in press-man coverage.
Should this hold, it’s a solid signing by Kansas City, and Hill will have a great opportunity to do like some of his predecessors — such as Brandon Watson with the Jaguars — have, by exceeding expectations and making the 53-man roster.

Lions 2020 NFL Draft: A cornerback for every round

Lions 2020 NFL Draft: A cornerback for every round

The Detroit Lions are almost certain to select at least one cornerback in the 2020 NFL Draft. It’s a need both in the short-term following the Darius Slay trade, as well as the long-term.

How highly the Lions prioritize upgrading the CB position remains to be seen. They have appealing options throughout the draft. Here is one corner prospect for each round of the draft, divided up by days of the selection process.

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1st round: Jeff Okudah, Ohio State

The presumptive pick at No. 3 is there for good reason. Okudah is the most polished, highest-ceiling cornerback in recent memory. Adept at man coverage, strong in press coverage, comfortable in zone, capable of making big plays in any scheme, that’s Okudah. He’s a rare talent for his position, a better and more physical all-around prospect than his Ohio State predecessor, Denzel Ward, who went No. 4 overall in 2018 and earned a Pro Bowl spot as a rookie.

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DraftWire predicts 7 Michigan players selected in four-round NFL mock draft

Our counterpart at USA TODAY Sports predicts more Wolverines to be selected in the first four rounds than any other mock draft.

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While we’re mostly looking at NFL Draft gurus such as ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr. or NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah, here at USA TODAY Sports Media Group, we have a great resource as well in DraftWire.

And our sister site, which put together a four-round NFL mock draft this weekend sees a lot more Michigan players coming off the board later this month than some of its competitors.

We already can expect center Cesar Ruiz, who left Ann Arbor with a year of eligibility remaining, to be an early-round pick, but there’s little-to-no consensus about the other dozen-plus players who could be selected. While other sites who have four-to-seven round mock drafts foresee three-to-four former Wolverines get selected in the first two days and about eight total, DraftWire predicts there could be seven maize and blue players selected, including some surprises.

Starting with the first-round pick of Ruiz and DraftWire’s evaluation:

26. Miami Dolphins (from HOU)

Cesar Ruiz | OL | Michigan

Let’s keep with the “protect Tua at all costs” mentality here. Yes, it would be tempting to take the top running back off the board here, but the depth of this year’s class should give Miami better value on Day 2. Instead, they grab this year’s best interior blocker in Ruiz, who is just 20 years old and already as athletic and physical as they come.

While DraftWire didn’t see any Michigan players being selected in the second-round, they do have a mass of former Wolverines being selected in the third and fourth:

Third Round

  • 85. Detroit Lions (from PHI) | Donovan Peoples-Jones | WR | Michigan
  • 92. Baltimore Ravens | Josh Uche | EDGE | Michigan
  • 101. Seattle Seahawks | Ben Bredeson | OL | Michigan

Fourth Round

  • 137. Jacksonville Jaguars (from SF) | Khaleke Hudson | S | Michigan
  • 140. Jacksonville Jaguars (from CHI) | Lavert Hill | CB | Michigan
  • 145. Philadelphia Eagles | Jon Runyan | OL | Michigan

Right now, we have little idea if that will happen, but given the high level of play and/or athleticism from all of the aforementioned, we see it as being more likely that some could come off the board sooner than some of the other experts think.

Who and what to watch at the 2020 NFL Combine: Cornerbacks

The Lions Wire staff has identified which cornerbacks Detroit Lions fans should be watching at the 2020 NFL Combine.

The 2020 NFL Combine on-field workouts begin Thursday, February 27th in Indianapolis but the cornerbacks won’t take the field until the final day of on-field drills — Sunday, March 1st.

This is the latest in a series of articles leading up to this year’s NFL Combine, where the Lions Wire team has identified players they will be tracking in order to determine potential fits within the organization.

If you missed the previous articles in this series, be sure to check out our quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, interior defensive linemen, EDGE rushers, and linebackers previews.

Cornerback traits to evaluate

There are several on-field drills that emphasize a player’s abilities and the main areas Lions’ scouts will likely be focusing for the secondary are:

  • Balance through the hips, watch when they’re asked to flip sides
  • Backpedal, quick feet
  • Fluid speed/acceleration when they change direction
  • Tracking with their eyes
  • Natural hands catching

Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio State

Suggested by: Erik Schlitt

If Chase Young (EDGE, Ohio State) is off the board and the Lions stay at pick No. 3, all the signs point to the Lions making a decision between Derrick Brown (DT, Auburn) and Jeffrey Okudah (CB, Ohio State).

Comfortable in press-man coverage, Okudah (est, 6-1, 200) is blessed with elite traits — burst, speed, strength, length — and the confidence required to be one of the best cornerbacks, not just on his team, but the entire NFL.

With Darius Slay’s future in Detroit in question and an immediate need for a starting corner, Okudah would fill a much-needed role this season, while also giving the team security for the future.

Trevon Diggs, Alabama

Suggested by: Bryce Rossler and Sonja Greenfield

The younger brother of Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs, Trevon is just as athletic as his brother and he uses his experience, size (est. 6-2, 202), and near-elite technique to achieve success in Alabama’s press-man scheme. After Okudah, this top-end corner class will feature another eight to 10 prospects capable of being selected in the first two rounds, and with the multitude of different schemes and player preferences, if Diggs is sitting there at pick No. 35, he should get heavy consideration from the Lions.

Cameron Dantzler, Mississippi State

Suggested by: Scott Bischoff

Another tall, long corner (est. 6-2, 183) who could hear his name called at the top of Round 2, Dantzler is flying under the radar nationally but fits the mold for what the Lions look for in a corner. With fluid hips and the speed to stay in a receiver’s hip pocket all over the field, Dantzler could start as a CB2 in year one with the upside to develop. He needs to gain weight, which in turn should help him with his tackling, but most of his flaws are fixable with coaching and an NFL weight program.

Jeff Gladney, TCU

Suggested by: Jeff Risdon and Derek Okrie

Gladney will be higher than Dantzler — and maybe Diggs — on some teams boards but he’s a full four inches shorter than both those prospects which will lose him some checkmarks on his evaluation sheet for the Lions. Gladney has terrific technique, noticeable quickness in mirrored coverage, great anticipatory instincts, and a physical nature that will appeal to most teams if they are comfortable with his size (est. 5-10, 183).

Bryce Hall, Virginia

Suggested by: Matt Urben and Ty Finch

Another corner expected to check-in at 6-2 at the Combine, Hall is comfortable in press and zone schemes, with his best attribute being his ability to use his foot quickness to close on the ball. Long speed will be a key measurement for Hall at the Combine, as his transitions can be delayed, forcing him into trail positions.

Stanford Samuels, Florida State

Suggested by: Zack Moran

Samuels — another 6-2 corner that fits the Lions’ physical preferences — is comfortable in press-man due to his physical nature, athleticism, and speed. Despite his physicality, he needs to improve his run support before a team like the Lions would consider letting him see the field. If the Lions are looking for another Day 3 corner with upside they can mold in the same manner they did with Amani Oruwariye, Samuels will be on their radar.

Lamar Jackson, Nebraska

Suggested by: Max Gerber

The Lions got a long look at Jackson during North practices at the Senior Bowl. He is big — yep, another 6-2 corner — long, physical, excels in press coverage, and has active hands which lead to pass breakups and turnovers. Jackson’s ceiling is as a CB2, as he appears to be limited as an athlete who can play vertically but lacks horizontal elements to his game at this time.

Lavert Hill, Michigan

Suggested by: Scott Warheit

A Detroit native, Hill (est, 5-11, 181) has drawn the comparison to former Wolverine and current Dallas Cowboys corner Jourdan Lewis since his first days on campus. He has started the last three seasons after taking over for Lewis, relying heavily on his quickness and ability to impact the run game. Those traits make him a natural slot option for most teams but he has the skill set to also contribute on the outside in specific situations, much like the Lions Justin Coleman.

Colts take offense early in Draft Wire’s latest mock draft

Draft Wire’s 4-round mock draft gives the Colts a new QB.

Though the NFL Combine is just getting here in a week, the Indianapolis Colts are already running through their list of prospects on the big board ahead of the 2020 NFL draft.

There will be a lot of changes to the draft stock of several players between now and April 23. However, that isn’t keeping the mock drafts from flowing freely out on the interwebs.

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Our friends over at Draft Wire conducted a four-round mock draft, in which the Colts have five selections. Here’s how it looks:

No. 13 | Jordan Love | QB | Utah State

“This may seem early for Love, but after a solid week at the Senior Bowl, he just might be the clear-cut QB4 in this year’s class. That being the case, don’t be surprised if a team like the Colts pulls the trigger to make sure they land him. Jacoby Brissett would be a solid bridge option while Love smooths out the rough edges in his game.” – Luke Easterling, Draft Wire

No. 34 (from WAS) | Justin Jefferson | WR | LSU

After getting their potential future quarterback in Love, the Colts went with Jefferson to beef up the wide receiver room. While there are plenty of debates as to whether Jefferson is the best fit for the Colts, there some intriguing aspects. He’s shown sticky hands and contested-catch ability. His speed overall might be a bit of a concern and there are questions whether he will be able to carry the WR1 role.

No. 44 | Neville Gallimore | DL | Oklahoma

Adding to the interior defensive line is one of the biggest needs for the Colts this offseason. Getting Gallimore at No. 44 might be a steal given what he could bring to the Colts defensive line. Likely best suited for the one-technique, Gallimore has penetrating traits that could work extremely well in the Colts’ one-gap front.

No. 75 | Josh Uche | EDGE | Michigan

Uche brings a lot of upside to the Colts in the third round here. A strong run defender and bendy edge rusher, the Colts would be able to work him in behind Justin Houston, Kemoko Turay and Ben Banogu. He didn’t have the best production at Michigan, but there is plenty to like about Uche in the third round.

No. 112 | Lavert Hill | CB | Michigan

With Pierre Desir regressing in 2019 and the Colts needing more depth in the cornerback room, Hill would be a project in the secondary. He’s shown an ability to be strong in press coverage, which is a trait that has been increasingly common in the cornerbacks the Colts have drafted.

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Detroit Lions All-University of Michigan mock draft

With mock drafts coming in left and right, ever curious to see what if the Detroit Lions drafted from just the University of Michigan? It may not be as crazy as you might think.

Mock drafts are everywhere right now and the majority of them have the Detroit Lions taking either Jeffery Okudah, Chase Young, Derrick Brown, or Isaiah Simmons with their first pick.

After a while, the mundanity can set in seeing the same few players getting slated to the Lions, so we at Lions Wire decided to add a twist to traditional mock drafts by introducing a series of mock drafts that select prospects exclusively from one school.

To kick off the series, we are staying in-state and beginning with the University of Michigan.

Round 1

Pre-combine there may be only one Wolverine that might receive first-round consideration, interior offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz.

Ruiz has been gaining steam as of late to a point being regarded as the top interior lineman in the draft. He a versatile chess piece having played both center and guard while at Michigan and can fit into any scheme. With his strong mobility in space and heavy anchor, he was the highest-graded pass blocking center in 2019 through PFF. With it looking more likely Graham Glasgow leaves in free agency, the Lions could look to dip their toes in another versatile Michigan lineman to help the offensive line.

The Lions are too far up in the draft to take Ruiz, but if the Lions make a trade and acquire the 26th pick from the Dolphins, the Lions could theoretically take Ruiz to shore up the gaps that plaque the offensive line at the bottom of the first round. If Ruiz has a strong showing at the combine, he could boost his draft stock and go from a fringe first-round prospect to a sure one.

The Lions have a need at Ruiz’s position and he could anchor the vacant guard spot for years to come.

Round 2

I feel like there are two Michigan products the Lions could tag as their second-round pick, JACK linebacker Joshua Uche or receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones. Uche enjoyed a major rise to his draft stock after a dominant showing at the Senior bowl and Lions fans instantly fell in love with the local product.

He was able to show he can handle not only edge rushing, but play sticky coverage on tight ends and running backs. With his versatility as a JACK/SAM linebacker, he screams fit for the Lions.

People-Jones production in Michigan was something left to be desired considering how much of big-bodied receiver he was but with the low level of targets, it’s hard to lay the blame solely on him. With his size, speed, and ball skills, he could easily be a productive receiver at the next level. Even though his route running could improve, he has the look of receiver coaches who would love to get their hands on.

Even though the Lions have another high second-round pick, one could make an argument for either player to be the Lions’ selection. Uche will help shore up a disappointing pass rush and People-Jones could become a versatile piece in the receiving corps. It would be tempting to give Matthew Stafford another weapon, but the Lions need to look at improving their defense and Uche will help in not only edge pressure, but strong coverage abilities where the Lions lack in their linebackers.

Round 3

The Wolverines had one of the more impressive offensive interior lines this past season and the Lions could look to double-dip into that talent by selecting guard Ben Bredeson in the third round after selecting Ruiz in the first round.

Bredeson might not be as athletic as his counterpart, Ruiz, but he makes up for it with strength and power. He will plant you in the ground and have a smile on his face doing it because he loves setting the tone early. With his strong physicality, he is a great fit in a man heavy scheme perfect for what the Lions what to do in the trenches.

Even though the Lions tagged Ruiz as their first-round pick, the guard spot is in a flux and could use more bodies and they could do worse than Bredeson manning one of those spots or provide a quality backup.

 Round 4/5

The Lions’ secondary could use some help and thankfully for them the Wolverines offer a couple of intriguing options Day 3 of the draft, cornerback Lavert Hill and linebacker/safety Khaleke Hudson.

Hill’s skill set allows him to play outside, but because of his size, he is more favored to play in the slot. Having only one season of starter experience his production is minimal, but between his sticky man coverage, strength, and ball skills, he could be a diamond in the rough in the later round. The Lions could use him a potential prodigy to Coleman and provide depth on the outside in case of injuries.

Hudson is going to be one of the player’s teams might not know how to use him having played the VIPER position during his Michigan tenure. Essentially think of Hudson as a poor man’s Isiah Simmions, a free-roaming defensive chess piece, having logged snaps at off-ball linebacker, edge defender, slot corner, box safety, and deep safety. If a smart team can get ahold of him and figure out the best way to use the versatile defender they could have a player who can match up well against offenses. Since the Lions love versatile players, Hudson could match up well, starting on special teams, but could work his way to defensive snaps.

With their second fifth-round pick, the Lions might have to reach a little bit to grab a Michigan player, but tight end Sean McKeon could match up well in the Lions offense. McKeon is of those versatile tight ends who could be a three-down player with strong skills at catching and blocking. He is a technical, smart player who understands how to use leverage to his advantage and either seal off defenders or find the open spot for the catch.

The Lions likely aren’t looking for a top tight end after taking T.J Hockenson in the first round last year and signing Jesse James to a big contract, but McKeon could be one of those players who can sneak in and provide quality play as a TE3 for the Lions.

Round 6

Late in this draft, you aren’t looking for someone to contribute immediately, but the Lions could select this once highly regarded prospect who they got a first-hand look at the Senior Bowl, quarterback Shea Patterson.

Even though Patterson showed good mobility and arm strength, accuracy has plagued him constantly. He has the ability to extend plays but might tend to panic quickly and take off if his first read isn’t available or take the check down option. Patterson does have the tangibles to slide into a backup role and maybe, with some good coaching, groom into something bigger. Since the Lions were able to coach Patterson at the Senior Bowl, they know what they are getting with him and possibly vision a role for him.

Summary

Here is how the Lions draft could shape up with all Michigan players:

Late 1st- Cesar Ruiz, C
2nd- Joshua Uche, JACK
3rd- Ben Bredeson, G
4th- Lavert Hall, CB
5th- Khaleke Hudson, LB/S
5th- Sean McKeon, TE
6th- Shea Patterson, QB

Now some of the players may be reaches at this time, but with the Combine still to go, it is hard to tell how the draft will play out. Uche, Bredeson, Hudson, McKeon, and previously mentioned Patterson all participated at the Senior Bowl, so the Lions got a personal look at the majority of these players and General Manager Bob Quinn love drafting from the Senior bowl.

The University of Michigan will be well represented with the second most participating players giving the Lions another opportunity to get a first-hand look at the players. So it’s not out of the realm of possibilities to see some of these players finding their way on the Lions roster come draft day.

Michigan second-most with 11 NFL Scouting Combine invites

The Wolverines have the second-most players invited to Indianapolis of any school in college football.

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NFL mock drafts have been all across the board as it pertains to Michigan. But it’s undeniable that the Wolverines has talent in 2019.

The maize and blue lost two draft-eligible juniors who declared, but also have nine seniors that very well could find their name picked come April in the NFL Draft.

But the road to Las Vegas starts later this month in Indianapolis with the annual NFL Scouting Combine, and the Wolverines boast the second-most invitees, tied with Ohio State with 11, but behind LSU who has 16.

That said, there’s a strong case to be made that all 11 could be drafted.

While most mocks to this point don’t include any now-former Michigan players in the first-round, we’ve seen some with center Cesar Ruiz near the tail end, and we wouldn’t be surprised if Josh Uche makes a push.

Here’s all 11 invitees:

  • Ben Bredeson, OL
  • Lavert Hill, DB
  • Khaleke Hudson, LB
  • Sean McKeon, TE
  • Josh Metellus, DB
  • Michael Onwenu, OL
  • Shea Patterson, QB
  • Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR
  • Cesar Ruiz, OL
  • Jon Runyan Jr., OL
  • Josh Uche, LB

7-round NFL mock draft sees 8 Wolverines picked

The site predicts all seven rounds of the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft and has 8 Wolverines going to the league formally.

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It seemed obvious coming out of the 2016 season that Michigan was going to have a bevy of NFL Draft picks. 11 selections later, the Wolverines led all teams with players coming out of Ann Arbor headed to the pro ranks.

It’s been slim pickings since then, with just a handful of former Michigan players going each year, but the 2020 NFL Draft looks like it could certainly have a maize and blue flair.

At least according to Bleacher Report.

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NFL Draft prognosticator Matt Miller put together his post-Super Bowl seven-round mock draft this week, and an astonishing eight Wolverines made the class of 256 players selected overall, including one surprise going in the first-round.

Miller explained why he has former Michigan center Cesar Ruiz, who left a year of eligibility on the table, picked 31st overall by the NFL runner-up San Francisco 49ers.

The 49ers clearly have a defense talented enough to win the big games and have promising young players on offense, led by Deebo Samuel and George Kittle. Up next to improve is the interior offensive line.

Cesar Ruiz is the draft’s best center and has shown the ability to handle power and speed on the inside. He’s smart, athletic and versatile enough to handle the 49ers’ zone-blocking scheme at any inside spot.

Here’s all of the Michigan picks as predicted by Miller:

  • 31, (1): OC Cesar Ruiz, San Francisco 49ers
  • 44, (2): WR Donovan Peoples-Jones, Indianapolis Colts
  • 70, (3): EDGE Josh Uche, Miami Dolphins
  • 100, (3): OL Ben Bredeson, Seattle Seahawks
  • 171, (5): LB Khaleke Hudson, Baltimore Ravens
  • 207. (6): TE Sean McKeon, Jacksonville Jaguars
  • 216, (7): S Josh Metellus, Cincinnati Bengals
  • 228, (7): CB Lavert Hill, Indianapolis Colts

There are two notable omissions here, of course. Miller has QB Shea Patterson and OL Michael Onwenu both as undrafted in his seven-round mock — though it’s likely that one or both could be late-round picks by an NFL franchise.

Of course, we’ll have a better idea later this month when the NFL Scouting Combine kicks off, putting much more of the upcoming draft in perspective.

7 prospects Bears should keep an eye on in East-West Shrine Bowl

Scouts from across the NFL will have their eyes on the East-West Shrine Bowl, where prospects will look to elevate their draft stock.

The Bears are nearly a month into their offseason, where they’ve already made some moves to the offensive coaching staff. Now, all eyes shift to impending free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft.

On Saturday, scouts from across the NFL will have their eyes on the East-West Shrine Bowl, where prospects will look to elevate their draft stock.

While the Bears didn’t draft any players that played in last year’s game, two of their undrafted free agents — Jesper Horsted and Mathieu Betts — played in the game.

In the past, Pace has found prospects like Bilal Nichols, Javon Wims, Bryce Callahan and Deon Bush from the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Here are seven prospects the Bears should keep an eye on Saturday:

QB James Morgan, FIU

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One prospect that has already caught the Bears’ eye is Florida International quarterback James Morgan, who the team met with earlier this week at practice. Morgan has quite the arm along with good size and mobility that make him an intriguing prospect at the pro level, and someone the Bears could snag on Day 3.

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2020 NFL draft: Bills defense re-stocks in 3-round mock

Buffalo Bills 2020 NFL mock draft via the Draft Wire.

The Bills have plenty of needs on offense. Their defense under head coach Sean McDermott has remained one of the NFL’s best.

Despite that, in Draft Wire’s recent three-round mock draft following Wild Card weekend, the Bills go with two defensive players with those three picks, starting with their first rounder.

Here’s Draft Wire’s breakdown:

LSU Tigers linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson. Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
22. Buffalo Bills
K’Lavon Chaisson | EDGE | LSU
K’Lavon Chaisson, who will be getting after the Clemson Tigers in the national title game soon, sports a wide-range of moves as a pass rusher which could be intriguing to McDermott. Plus, the Bills really could stand to improve along their defensive end position.
Sure, Jordan Phillips was great while leading the Bills with 9.5 sacks, but it’s usually the pass rushers on the outside doing that. Shaq Lawson had 6.5 sacks there to lead the Bills. It’s a good step in the right direction for him, but he’s currently slated to be a free agent. Along with Lawson, Trent Murphy could be a cap-casualty for the Bills, too. The Bills could realistically have a nice spot for Chaisson next season.
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