Buffalo Bills: 7-Round 2021 NFL mock draft readies for future Super Bowl run

Jan 1, 2021; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Baron Browning (5) celebrates a fourth down stop as he leaps over Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Ohio State won 49-28. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 1, 2021; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Baron Browning (5) celebrates a fourth down stop as he leaps over Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans on Friday, Jan. 1, 2021. Ohio State won 49-28. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-USA TODAY Sports /
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Tevin Jenkins, Buffalo Bills, 2021 NFL mock draft. Mandatory Credit: Texas won 41-34. Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s possible that the Bills could lose tackle Daryl Williams this offseason after he performed well on the line this past season. Even if they don’t, the veteran is a bit long in the tooth and depth is needed on the offensive line. So it would make a ton of sense for them to look at a player like Oklahoma State’s Teven Jenkins at the end of the second round as he not only could replace Williams but also has plenty of versatility to increase his value.

Jenkins played both tackle spots and right guard in his career in Stillwater, highlighting his value in being able to move around. He’s powerful with his hands both in the running and passing games. Jenkins might be a relatively limited athlete in comparison to other tackles in the class. Overall, though, he’s a great fit to come in and fill an obvious hole on the Buffalo offense.

While Tremaine Edmunds flashes and Matt Milano has been used well, the lack of success against tight ends and various rushing attacks throughout the year for the Bills defense suggests that both depth and quality could be increased at the position. Sitting here at the end of the third round and not having a fourth-round pick, that makes Baron Browning a prime target for Buffalo.

Measuring in at 6-3 and 248 pounds, the Ohio State product is tremendously athletic and has every tool in the box needed to be a playmaker in the middle of the defense. The issue with him is that he showed little development as a processor throughout his career with the Buckeyes. If the Bills can find a role where he relies on his athletic gifts and reactions or can coach up his discipline and instincts, he could be a valuable cog to add to this defense.