‘The Bills do not have reliable depth behind starters Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown, so Grable will be able to get into the mix for the backup roles with players like Tommy Doyle, Ryan Van Demark, Richard Gouriage and La’el Collins.’
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Rugby player, cornerback among Bills final two draft picks of 2024
‘Hardy is a 5-foot-9, 179-pounder who was just a one-year starter for the Nittany Lions, playing almost exclusively in the slot, but he also was a punt returner and that might be his only chance to make an impression and make the roster.’
Buffalo Bills pick RB Ray Davis in the 4th round of 2024 NFL Draft
‘“Three-down back with an adequate blend of toughness between the tackles and production out of the backfield,” Zierlein wrote.’
Buffalo Bills take Sedrick Van Pran-Granger with no. 141 pick in fifth round of NFL Draft
‘Van Pran-Granger joins the Bills as they transition from longtime center Mitch Morse, who was released earlier this offseason. The plan is for veteran Connor McGovern to slide over from left guard to center, but Van Pran-Granger can compete for the starting job in training camp. At the very least, he’ll get a chance to develop behind an experienced player in McGovern.’
Buffalo Bills pick LB Edefuan Ulofoshio in 5th round of 2024 NFL Draft
‘Ulofoshio, 24, played six seasons at Washington and was a three-year starter for the Huskies. He finished last season with 94 tackles (8 TFLs) and seven sacks. He was a walk-on at Washington after not receiving any Division-1 offers.’
Frank Gore Sr. has at least one four-letter word for his kid joining the Bills
‘“We’re good,” Gore Sr. told Anderson via Twitter. “We’re going to Buffalo man to do our thing. Tell them they better be ready-trust me. I know what I’m raising. Folks slept on my son; they slept on me too–they’ll see. My bloodline is for real. Our (pre-draft) testing was identical. All the scouts were like you can tell that’s my son. I !@%$ with (Brandon) Beane. He’s the real deal. I’m happy to get my son to this point. We’re coming to play. Buffalo got a dog; I promise you that. I don’t give a %#$ about a draft pick. We’re about to party and do our thing.”’
Bills GM explains why he only drafted 1 receiver & why a WR trade isn’t coming
‘“We were hoping out of the first two rounds that we would get one (receiver),” Beane said. “So we did get that accomplished (with Coleman). Other than that, we still got some guys like Shavers, and some of those guys on the back end – like Shorter – that will be back this year.”’
Bills pick Kentucky RB Ray Davis with No. 128 selection in fourth round
‘”A lot of people classify me as a downhill runner,” said Davis. “But I think I’m very good laterally and going downfield, just being able to show that in my game, being able to have lateral quickness and also go downhill, being able to set up safeties, make them miss. I just try to be an overall good athlete.”‘
Bills select Georgia C Sedrick Van Pran-Granger at No. 141 in fifth round, trade No. 144
‘Buffalo’s rookie center started in all 14 games for the Bulldogs last season, earning first-team All-American honors along with the SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding blocker in the conference. The 22-year-old stands 6-foot-4, weighing 315 pounds.’
Bills select Washington LB Edefuan Ulofoshio with No. 160 in fifth round, trade pick No. 163
‘The former Huskies LB compiled 251 tackles, 7 sacks, 5 forced fumbles and 2 fumble recoveries throughout a 6-year collegiate career. The 24-year-old stands 6 foot, weighing 239 pounds and was originally a walk-on before earning a full-time starting role.’
Bills select Troy EDGE Javon Solomon at No. 168 of the fifth round
‘Solomon led the FBS in sacks last season with 16, a school record, tallying 33 for his career, which is second all-time in Troy football history.’
Bills select UCF OL Tylan Grable with No. 204 overall pick in sixth round
‘Grable, 24, split his collegiate career between UCF and Jacksonville State, starting 27 games over his two seasons with the Knights.’
Bills pick Penn State CB Daequan Hardy at No. 219 in sixth round
‘Along with his ability as a slot WR, Hardy, 22, also has experience as a punt returner. He led the FBS with 2 punt return touchdowns last season while averaging 14.6 yards per return on 17 opportunities.’
Bills round out 2024 NFL Draft with OL Travis Clayton at pick No. 221
‘The Bills completed their 2024 draft slate at pick No. 221, selecting offensive lineman Travis Clayton, who is a member of the NFL’s international pathway program. Clayton is a native of Basingstoke, UK.’
GM Beane reflects on Bills’ 10 selections in 2024 NFL Draft
‘The 2024 NFL Draft is in the books, with the Bills making a total of 10 picks over Rounds 2 through 7, satisfying several positional needs with which the team entered the offseason. Early on, Buffalo picked up a wide receiver, defensive lineman and safety — perhaps the team’s three most pressing needs — while bolstering a few other positions with depth talent in the later rounds.’