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2023 NFL Mock Draft: Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
2023 NFL Mock Draft: Bryce Young #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide during the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium on November 12, 2022 in Oxford, Mississippi. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images) /
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Pick Analysis. Anton Harrison. player. 815. Scouting Report. Offensive Tackle. . 27

27. Buffalo Bills: Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma

The Bills organization seems confident in current right tackle Spencer Brown; however, you can never have too many legit starting offensive linemen and if you watched the playoffs, the Bills need to improve the line and protect their franchise quarterback.  Harrison is 6’4″ and weighs 315 pounds.

If things work out with Brown, then perhaps Harrison could slide inside to guard or even push Dion Dawkins and maybe Dawkins move inside.  Maybe the Bills move Harrison inside at guard, where he might be better suited due to his average athleticism.  He struggles with speed rushers as well, so inside at guard might be a better option.

Anton Harrison played almost exclusively at left tackle for the Oklahoma Sooners, so if a team is considering him at guard, there could be a little bit of a learning curve initially.  Most scouting sites have him listed as the second-best pass protector in the draft, behind only Peter Skoronski; however, his run-blocking needs work.

Throughout his collegiate career, he surrendered only four sacks, including just one last season in 862 snaps, which also included only eight total pressures and no quarterback hits.  Harrison would be a great fit in Buffalo and gives them flexibility down the road as Dawkins ages and as a backup plan to Brown.