Buffalo Bills: Scouting the 2017 NFL Draft for an Offensive Guard

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Sep 23, 2016; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes offensive lineman Isaac Asiata (54) celebrates with teammate Utah Utes offensive lineman Garett Bolles (72) after a third quarter fumble recovery for a touchdown against the USC Trojans at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The Utah Utes defeated the USC Trojans 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

Isaac Asiata – Utah

Senior

6’3” , 323 lbs

Offensive Morris Trophy Winner

2nd Team All-Pac 12

Asiata projects at the NFL as a guard or center. The versatility component may make him a quality mid-round selection to backup multiple positions. What the Buffalo Bills are hoping for is to add a veteran free agent and a youngster to round it all out.

The youngster in this case could be Asiata, who comes from a dominant NCAA offense that has produced quality NFL offensive linemen over the past few seasons.

CBS Sports’ Rob Rang compares his future prospects to that of Gabe Jackson in Oakland saying:

While slightly smaller than the 6-3, 335 pound Jackson, Asiata possesses a similar bowling ball-like build, winning with sheer power, aggression and underrated agility.

Projected Bills NFL Draft Round: 4–5

I am not going to guess what a future projection will equate to in reality. What you get is a 4-year starter from the Pac 12. A player who played almost every position along the offensive line, which should equate to a quality backup day 1.

If he develops the nastiness of a Jackson, then that’s just a plus, because he will be groomed to replace Incognito in a few years.

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