‘Many experts believed Jackson would be an early day-three draft pick. Instead, he went undrafted, along with all of his other teammates from UB.’
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‘Joseph also told reporters he’s not worried about being a lateround pick adding, “Everything happens for a reason. I’ve been growing up and praying for this moment to happen. I don’t care about the round.”‘
Report: Tyree Jackson to sign with Bills as UDFA
‘The 6’7”, 275 pound quarterback earned MAC Offensive Player of the Year after throwing for 3,131 yards and 28 touchdowns. He also ran for 161 yards and seven scores.’
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‘“I would say it’s competition, and we’re not saying that Cody’s going to start,” said Beane. “I’m not saying he’s running out with the ones that right tackle. Where he may start is with the twos. I’ll let Sean, Brian Daboll and Bobby Johnson guys decide, but the thing about Ty is we do think he can play both, you know, I wouldn’t put Cody at left. So I think versatility there with Dion (Dawkins) at left, Cody right and Ty can play either one and. And again, it’ll be the best two tackles that we feel help us that’ll start in September.”’
3 things to know about linebacker Vosean Joseph
‘Joseph put together his best collegiate season in 2018. From his outside linebacker position he led the Gators with 93 tackles, including nine for loss with four sacks, and five pass breakups.’
3 things to know about safety Jaquan Johnson
‘“The guy is unbelievable,’’ Diaz said “He’s the heart and soul of our secondary. When you need a guy to make a play, that’s the guy. That’s the guy.’
3 things to know about tight end Tommy Sweeney
‘Sweeney worked his way up from a two-star recruit as a freshman to first team All-ACC honors as a senior at Boston College as he appeared in 50 games in his college career.’
Why Buffalo was the preferred destination for OL Cody Ford
‘“I actually had an interview back when I was in Norman, [OK], a guy asked me where I wanted to play,” Ford said after walking across the stage. “I told him I want to go to Buffalo.”’
Bills trade up, draft Oklahoma offensive lineman Cody Ford in second round
‘Ford, 6-foot-3 and 329 pounds, started 14 games for the Sooners in 2018 and was named a third-team All-American, as well as a first-team All-Big 12 selection by the league’s coaches. His nfl.com scouting report says he has the “power to bulldoze down blocks and open the gap” and “plays with plenty of nasty.”‘
Five things about Bills’ second-round pick Cody Ford
‘He came to Oklahoma as a guard and played there in his first two seasons. With threats to his playing time by Ben Powers and Dru Samia, he moved to fill the hole left by Orlando Brown, who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018. It turned out to be a natural fit, and Ford started all 14 games for the Sooners at tackle last season as was named first-team All-Big 12 by the league’s coaches.’
Bills add running back Devin Singletary in third round
‘Nicknamed “Motor,” he rushed for 4,299 yards and 66 touchdowns, and also added 51 catches for 397 yards and another score. He earned Conference USA MVP honors and was a first-team all-conference selection in 2017, leading the nation with 32 rushing touchdowns, tying for the national lead with 301 carries and ranking fourth with 1,920 yards (6.4 yards per carry). In just three college seasons, Singletary logged 714 carries.’
Five things to know about Bills third-round pick Devin Singletary
‘While he isn’t a speed demon (he ran a 4.66 40-yard dash at the combine), Singletary has plenty of elusiveness that might remind Bills fans of Shady.’
Bills move up again, draft Ole Miss tight end Dawson Knox in the third round
‘Knox, 6-foot-4 and 254 pounds, made 39 catches for 605 yards during his college career. Interestingly enough, he did not score a touchdown. After redshirting in 2015, Knox played mostly on special teams in 2016. He recorded 24 catches for 321 yards in 2017, second among all Southeastern Conference tight ends in yardage, and followed that up with 15 catches for 284 yards.’
Five things about new Bills tight end Dawson Knox
‘The 6-foot-4, 254-pound prospect switched positions as a redshirt freshman. He only saw a few games of action on special teams, but gradually he became more and more involved for the Rebels.’