Who is your choice at pick #30?

[Bill51390]

Grant or Nolen would be great. 

[MasterStrategist]

I'd LOVE an Ole Miss combo, with our 1st w picks.

 

Starting with Nolen, I'd be running to the podium if he's there.

 

Rd 2, there are several DEs that intrigue me.  Princely has the best raw skillset IMO.  

 

Rebuild secondary in FA.  Then I think you're getting a lethal pass rushing combo with these 2 players, paired with Ed and Groot.  That would be a very versatile DL.

[Paul Costa]

Grant if no trades

[NewEra]

3 hours ago, HappyDays said:

I don't have any big draft crushes this year. Which is probably for the best. My last two draft crushes were Dalton Kincaid and Keon Coleman, no joke. I'm staying away from draft crushes for a while.

 

There are three players that jump out to me that as of right now I would feel most excited about. In my order of preference:

 

1) Shavon Revel, CB, East Carolina. A CB with his physical traits would not typically be available at #30 but an ACL tear ending his last season may give us a rare opportunity. CB to me is the 2nd biggest need on the team right now. McDermott's scheme looks a lot better with a shutdown CB and it's been 3 years since they made a major investment there. Revel is the closest thing I have to a draft crush this year, and I probably just doomed his career by saying that.

 

2) Walter Nolen, DT, Ole Miss. There is just something about him that gives me a good feeling. I've seen him called a "young Chris Jones." I mean if that was really the case he'd be a top 5 lock, but his twitch and get-off are legitimately impressive. Interior pressure is the best way to stop our conference rivals.

 

3) Matthew Golden, WR, Texas. It's no secret that I want the WR room upgraded big time, at any cost. Golden gets on my list simply because he's likely to be the best WR available at our pick. He gives us route running and separation ability that doesn't currently exist on our roster. Not sure there is any #1 upside there but I could see him being a very good #2 and a good complement to what we already have.

 

Those are my 3 as well. 👊🏻 

 

Grant would be, but I don’t think he’ll be there for us.  Nolan though…. ❤️ 

 

I prefer not to go corner rd 1, but if we do, revel might be the best fit.  The injuries are scary though

 

i think golden would be our only WR option (based on skill set we need) at 30, but he’ll probably be gone too. 

 

That said,  I rather we trade 30 in a deal for Garrett, Crosby or Hendrickson.   I don’t think Parsons is a culture fit

 

[Goin Breakdown]

3 hours ago, I Am The Liquor said:

Same here buddy.  I have never been able to get into or watch college football for some reason.  TBD has always been my source to find out the prospects names that fit the Bills' needs based on everyone's different takes.  Then I'll go look up highlights and what not and form my own opinions.  Thanks to all the guys/gals on here dropping that knowledge for us who do not partake in college football!

Yep and for the most part it really does seem like fans have a grasp on who would be a good prospect. I know GMs do a lot of work and I know a lot of fans have some hot takes but when it come to drafting players we all end up seeing things pretty much the same. 

[KOKBILLS]

I'd gladly pass for Myles Garrett...

 

I want Kenneth Grant more than any player probably... plus I'm a Michigan fan... but it will take a trade up, and maybe a hefty one. 

 

I'd love Walter Nolan but he probably goes higher than Grant.

 

Other than that I'm 100% for trading down and getting that 3rd back...

 

I like Derrick Harmon a little over Tyleik Williams.

 

I can see the Bills loving Jahdae Barron...And I think if he's going to be healthy Shavon Revel will be a definite possibility...

 

And yes I think the Bills will like Sawyer... They just will... I hope it will at least be in the late 2nd...

 

If I had to guess right now I would say Harmon, Williams or Revel... 

 

 

 

 

[US Egg]

My kid just hipped me to draft simulators…..Wow!

 

I need to get out of the cave more.

[MiracleAtRich1393]

5 hours ago, gonzo1105 said:

Way too early without the combine byt I don’t think Kenneth Grant is realistic. Guys that big who can move like he does don’t last until 30 unless he has injury or character concerns. 

I think realistically I’d prefer Shavon Revel or AZ Thomas as CBs and maybe Derrick Harmon or Alfred Collins as DTs

 

Defensive Ends: Donovan Ezeiruaku. Hard for the DEs because they’re kind of all over the place. 
 

I think CB your going to get better value at 30 if Harmon is gone 

Totally with you on Grant, which is why when he was the pick to us at #30 in Field Yates' most recent mock I just got mad because it got my hopes up for even a millisecond 🤣 how does he last past 15 or MAYBE 20??

[Thurman#1]

Way way way too early for me to have decided or even narrowed things down.

 

But I'm with Alpha, my ideal would be to trade it in a (reasonably priced) package to get us Garrett or Crosby.

[Richard Noggin]

7 hours ago, SoonerBillsFan said:

Trade the pick to move up, or to a team for a defensive player.

 

Are you targeting a specific DT, EDGE, or CB in the early 20s? Can't imagine trading up farther than that, and really am not in favor of trading up at all in the 1st. Feels like at 30 there will be a valuable DT, EDGE, or CB prospect (or possibly someone just sticking out at a less need-based position, who knows). Let the board fall on day one, and go into day two with an opportunity to add another fringe first rounder (or two). Don't force anything, and add 3 long term talents to the roster. Gotta use days 1 and 2 of the draft to add quality line talent and boundary guys on both sides of the ball, year after year. Avoiding repeated trade-ups helps to maintain a healthy pipeline. 

[GreggTX]

I just want to add that we don't want to use a high pick on a 3-Tech unless Oliver is traded. I really don't expect that to happen even though he underperformed in '24. Oliver and this rookie high draft pick would just limit each other's snaps.

[reddogblitz]

Take the best football player available regardless of position.

[OldTimer1960]

11 hours ago, Mat68 said:

1. Dline.  Big M’Fer or pass rusher.  The way I expect the draft to play out I think this will be the most likley option available.  Buffalo has a well paid 3 tech.  They need a nose/1 tech.  Those are the type of players that drop due to limited pass rush potential.  I will also never be made at a pass rusher on the edge.  Kid from Marshall or BC.  I think there are multiple starters at DE in rd 2.  
 

2. DB starter opposite Benford or premier safety. This is a spot if someone slides.  Starks or a top Db is there I take them
 

3.  Potential 1 Wr.  This imo is the longest shot and less likely.  Class is so so maybe Embuka or Golden.  I wont thumb my nose at a weapon for Allen.  

Who do you see at DE lasting until the Bills’ 1st pick in round 2?  I believe the pickings are going to be slim by pick 56.  I do think there will be good DTs left at that spot.  Still, I think Gunner laid out a case to go CB in the first because they will be picked over before 56.  
 

I think if they wait till pick 56 or later for DE, there will be guys who are better at run defense than pass rushing.  
 

All that said, I don’t yet have a favorite.  I like Umanmielen as a pass rusher and TJ Sanders impressed me a lot, but he is lighter and probably not a fit next to Oliver.  At CB, I think I would shy away from the injured Revel and Morrison unless they are super sure they will recover 100%.  I get bad vibes remembering Shaq Lawson’s lost rookie season due to shoulder injury he had and they drafted him anyway.  I think CB with hip or knee problems is a big risk - such a demanding position that requires hard cuts and change of direction.

9 hours ago, MasterStrategist said:

I'd LOVE an Ole Miss combo, with our 1st w picks.

 

Starting with Nolen, I'd be running to the podium if he's there.

 

Rd 2, there are several DEs that intrigue me.  Princely has the best raw skillset IMO.  

 

Rebuild secondary in FA.  Then I think you're getting a lethal pass rushing combo with these 2 players, paired with Ed and Groot.  That would be a very versatile DL.

I know there is a long way to the draft still and the combine next week can change things, but I can’t see Umanmielen making it to pick 56.

[OldTimer1960]

11 hours ago, tigerthelion said:

My only gripe would be that maybe 1st round is high for him since he is basically a run stuffer with limited pass rush ability.  Maybe I am totally off on that evaluation.  He would not be the worst pick for sure, but feels like a reach to me. If it was a choice between him or an undersized edge, I would rather have him.

I’ve watched a few of his (Tyleik Williams) games and I think you’re right that he isn’t a great pass rusher, but he is a better mover than I expected and I did see him hustle chasing plays and he was faster, more nimble than I thought he would be at that size.

Edited Tuesday at 12:34 PM by OldTimer1960

[SoMAn]

Use some draft capital to move up if a 'difference maker' is available, particularly on the D-line. The constant end of round 1 picks are not yielding anything better than day 2 and sometimes day 3 picks. 

If there's no opportunity to move into the top 15 (+/-), drop back and accumulate more picks. Play the numbers game and hope to hit on a couple economical picks that turn into Kyle Williams, Shakir, or MIlano level players.

Edited Tuesday at 12:35 PM by SoMAn

[GunnerBill]

11 hours ago, tigerthelion said:

My only gripe would be that maybe 1st round is high for him since he is basically a run stuffer with limited pass rush ability.  Maybe I am totally off on that evaluation.  He would not be the worst pick for sure, but feels like a reach to me. If it was a choice between him or an undersized edge, I would rather have him.

 

You are off. I would change "limited pass rush ability" for "zero pass rush ability"  just joking, but yea, very little pass rush potential.

 

He is a 2nd round pick all day to me. I think you can plug and play him as a 1 tech and he will be a good starting player at that spot for 8-10 years in the NFL who will play the run really well and anchor the line. The problem is that to me is also his ceiling. He is not on my list for #30 for that reason. If the Bills went a different position at that spot and he was still there come their second round pick, I can get on board. Kinda similar to where I was on O'Cyrus Torrence (obviously different position but similar floor / ceiling) a couple of years ago. 

[bmur66]

BPA and I'd go by ESPN rankings or something like that.

[billsfan89]

Assuming no Maxx Crosby or other big impact player is able to be acquired on a package centered around pick 30 I would like to see the Bills go D-line or WR. The Bills could have a need at corner but they can address that later in the draft.

 

The Bills biggest needs are to add a better pass rush or a true boundary WR. My hope is they can address that via trade or free agency but let’s assume they make a trade or sign a good boundary WR and an elite pass rusher via trading other picks then I think adding D-Line short/long term is the move at pick 30

 

Edit: As far as prospects I like that massive DT from Michigan is a solid pick. He would plug in right next to Ed and alleviate the weaker run defense when playing heavy nickel.

Edited Tuesday at 01:29 PM by billsfan89

[Gregg]

Just one mock version of Rd 1 - 3.

https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=951527e102044fea8e3889571f841f8b5e2aa946f93fbf15633f47ebb18bc62aJmltdHM9MTczOTgzNjgwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=39432f18-80d3-69d2-2993-3dda815f6841&psq=nfl+mock+draft&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGFua2F0aG9uLmNvbS9uZmwvbW9ja19kcmFmdA&ntb=1

 

[Steptide]

13 hours ago, DrDawkinstein said:

Myles Garrett

I second this