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Buffalo Bills 7-round 2021 NFL mock draft: Upgrading the rushing attack

By John Blair

Jan 9, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes (27) and strong safety Khari Willis (37) after gaining a first down in the fourth quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2021; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss (20) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes (27) and strong safety Khari Willis (37) after gaining a first down in the fourth quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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Pete Werner, Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills select Pete Werner in this 2021 NFL mock draft (Photo by Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports) /

Buffalo Bills mock draft: Round 3, 93rd overall

Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. OLB. Ohio State. Pete Werner . 3. 16. player

One of the Buffalo Bills’ biggest free agents this offseason is linebacker Matt Milano. With the Bills tight against the salary cap and Milano expecting a big pay-day, it would be a surprise if they were able to retain him this offseason. The team’s other outside linebacker, A.J. Klein, does not look like a full-time starter, which is part of the reason Buffalo only had two linebackers on the field most of last season.

In Ohio State’s Peter Werner, the Bills find a player who would fit in well in the team’s defensive scheme. The Bills are looking for someone who can hold up in coverage, which Werner did well for the Buckeyes last season. This skill should translate well to the NFL for him as he has the size and speed to match up well in coverage.

Buffalo also likes to blitz their linebackers some, as Milano had a career-high 3.5 sacks in 2020. This is a skill Werner can do as he recorded three sacks in 2018 when he played more of a Sam linebacker type role for the Buckeyes. The fact that Werner has been successful as both a Sam and Will linebacker is yet another positive for him.

Please note the Buffalo Bills don’t have a fourth-round pick as it was part of the trade they sent to the Minnesota Vikings for Stefon Diggs.

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