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‘The 21 year old, 6’2 200 pound punter was also able to have two 80+ yard punts this past season.’

‘Benford played for four years with Villanova and played in 36 games over his college career. Over his career Benford accumulated 137 tackles, 14 interceptions and 47 passes defensed. The 21 year old, 6 ‘1, 200 pound Benford was also a CAA Football First Team Defense selection in 2021 and 2019. Benford also won CAA Football Defensive rookie of the year honors.’

‘Tenuta started in 12 games in 2021, 11 at left tackle and one at right. And earned All-ACC honorable mention and in 2020 earned All-ACC Third team. Tenuta stands 6’8, 319 pounds and just 22 years old.’

‘With the struggles Matt Haack had in 2021, Beane acknowledged at the end of last season that the team would be looking to add a punter to the roster. Haack is also valued as a holder, though, something Araiza has never done in competitive game action. But he told the media Saturday he’s been training and working on that, knowing NFL teams would require it.’

‘”We just followed the board,” Beane said following Day 2 of the draft. “Ultimately, with the first selection of Cook, he’s kind of like a wide receiver. … [as for Bernard,] he can play both inside and outside linebacker.”’

‘Cook is the younger brother of All-Pro running back of the Minnesota Vikings, Dalvin Cook.’

‘Bernard played in 45 games over the course of his collegiate career, totaling 320 tackles with the Bears. Bernard also earned All-Big 12 honors as a senior in 2021 after registering 106 tackles – fifth in the Big 12 – three sacks and four passes defended.’

‘Beane was clearly after a pass-catching running back to add more firepower to his offense, and that search culminated with Cook as the 63rd pick overall, the 31st in round two.’

‘Elam was a Second-Team All-SEC player in 2020, and is still young, as he turns 21-years-old on May 5. The 6-foot-2, 196-pound corner ran a 4.39 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.’

‘One of the major points that Beane brought up was the Bills did want to address cornerback spot No. 2 opposite Tre’Davious White, but thought there might be a run early after Ahmad “Sauce” Gardner and Derek Stingley Jr. went in the top-five of the draft.’

‘Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane didn’t overthink it. With the 23rd pick of the 2022 NFL Draft, he made the pick that made the most sense for his team, not the one that would have caused more buzz around Western New York on Friday morning.’

‘I do think the hype is getting a bit out of control, but I wouldn’t dismiss the Bills selecting the Iowa State back with the 25th overall pick.’

‘Kyler Gordon – Cornerback – Washington. This pick represents three things that all come together for the Bills: need, value, and trends.’

‘That’s when Bills general manager Brandon Beane officially picked up his phone to move up and get what many people believe to be the drafts very best player, University of Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton.’

‘The move comes as no surprise after general manager Brandon Beane told the media last month they would be exercising the option.’