‘A graduate of Cornell who played football as part of a co-op with Quaker Valley, Jackson will join another Beaver Valley native in Buffalo. Central Valley graduate Robert Foster, a wide receiver who played collegiately at Alabama, is entering his third year with the Bills.’
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Former Quaker Valley wide receiver Dane Jackson drafted by the Buffalo Bills
‘Jackson went to high school at Cornell High School, but since it did not have a football program, he competed for Quaker Valley where he was a dominating dual-threat quarterback in the WPIAL. When he was a junior, he had a season in which he had 1,111 rushing yards and 975 passing and scored 23 touchdowns, with 10 coming on the ground and 13 through the air.’
Toledo’s Gilliam to sign free agent deal with Bills
‘“I talked about that with a Bills coach and he was saying, ‘I know it’s disappointing to not get drafted, but this is one of those things where for your position it’s better for you because you get to choose where you can go’,” Gilliam said. “You don’t get put into a situation where you may not play or you go on the practice squad for a couple years. You are coming in now and we are expecting you to compete for a spot and possibly be on the field your first season. It was disappointing at first, but it’s kind of a blessing in disguise because I ended up getting a great deal and I’m going to a place where they really want me there.”’
Epenesa vows to ‘never forget’ draft drop
‘“I was looking forward to possibly being a first-round draft pick, but I just needed one team to give me an opportunity,’’ Epenesa said. “That’s what the Bills have done and I’m looking to make the most of it. I’m starting from the bottom and I will try to work my way up.’’’
With Most Spots Filled, Bills Shore Up Backup Needs In Draft
‘Beane was able to stay patient in making his selections, knowing the Bills had fewer needs after spending the past two offseasons using Buffalo’s new-found salary-cap space to add veteran free agents.’
Bills take Georgia QB Jake Fromm in 5th round of NFL draft
‘Fromm is the first quarterback Buffalo has drafted since taking current starter Josh Allen in the first round in 2018. Fromm said he already received a congratulatory text from Allen, with whom he shares an agent.’
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‘Beyond the combine drills, Fromm also made headlines for his NFL Combine measurements. Most notably his 8 7/8 inch hand size, which is below the 9-inch hand size threshold many scouts look for. He had the smallest hand size of any NFL Draft prospect in 2020. “It’s an eighth of an inch away from being the desired nine inches,” Fromm said about his hand size. “These are the same hands that went to three SEC Championships, a Rose Bowl, a national championship…”’
Bills select UCF wide receiver Gabriel Davis in fourth round of the NFL Draft
‘At 6-foot-2, 216 pounds, Davis is a vertical wide receiver who’s able to get down the field and high-point the ball. He’ll compete for playing time behind Stefon Diggs and John Brown as an outside receiver on the Bills roster.’
Bills take quarterback Jake Fromm in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL Draft
‘After leading the Bulldogs to an appearance in the College Football Playoff National Championship Game as a freshman in 2017, Fromm’s sophomore year was his best statistical season in the SEC, throwing for 2,761 yards, 30 touchdowns and six interceptions in 14 games played. He also completed a career-high 67.4% of his passes.’
2020 NFL Draft scouting report: Jake Fromm – Buffalo Bills
‘Not too long ago, Fromm appeared ticketed for NFL stardom.’
Bills take kicker Tyler Bass with 188th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft
‘Bass becomes the seventh kicker drafted by the Bills since 1970, and is the first kicker drafted by Buffalo since Dustin Hopkins in 2013.’
Bills select wide receiver Isaiah Hodgins with the 207th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft
‘Hodgins is another big-bodied wide receiver for the Bills, standing at 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, and has been said to have some very good hands while making those contested catches.’
Bills select cornerback Dane Jackson with their final pick of the 2020 NFL Draft
‘Jackson was a Second-Team All-ACC selection this past season in Pittsburgh after registering 43 combined tackles, 12 passes defended, one interception and 0.5 sacks. In his four-year collegiate career with the Panthers, Jackson picked up 149 total tackles with 39 passes defended, four interceptions, 1.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries.’
How each of their draft picks fits the Buffalo Bills
‘It’s no surprise the Bills added another arm to the roster this off-season. But drafting a quarterback in the fifth round may have been surprising to a lot of people.’
Bills add another weapon for Josh Allen, select UCF’s Gabe Davis in 4th round of 2020 NFL Draft
‘”The Bills showed a lot of interest in me throughout the process and I’m happy to play for them,” Davis told reporters shortly after being drafted. “They’re a great organization, they showed me a lot of interest and I’m happy to be with a team that showed interest in the beginning and now they’ve picked me in the draft.”‘