Buffalo Bills: College position groups to watch for 2020 NFL Draft

Wake Forest Cornerbacks

The Bills have an exciting secondary. Tre’Davious White is one of the best young cornerbacks in the game. Jordan Poyer and Micah Hyde make up a great safety duo on the back end of the defense. The only thing missing is a second cornerback to take things to the next level.

E.J. Gaines, Kevin Johnson and Taron Johnson are all capable starters but haven’t quite proven to be consistent. Gaines is entering his second stint with the Bills. He started 11 games for Buffalo in 2017. Taron Johnson started two games as a rookie in 2018 and recorded one interception. If neither steps up in 2019, it may be time to look for a replacement in the draft.

Wake Forest has sent a few defensive backs to the NFL lately, including Kevin Johnson. The 2019 Demon Deacons have two NFL-caliber cornerbacks on the roster. First up is Essang Bassey.

Bassey is a great all-around corner with ball skills. He keeps his body focused on the receiver to allow him to read and react. His quick feet and weight distribution set him up nicely to break on the throw. He is also more than willing to step up and tackle in the run game. Bassey struggles a bit with situational awareness and in press coverage, so that is where I want to see improvement this upcoming season. He has the tools to be an NFL starter on the outside or in the slot.

Amari Henderson is a later option in the draft. Henderson is a 6-1, 185-pound cornerback with great ball skills as well. He plays with speed and comes up in the run game. Bassey is a much more polished prospect, but Henderson has the length to play in the NFL. If he adds mass prior to the draft, he could be a mid-round selection.