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

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Dec 5, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson Tigers center Jay Guillermo (57) prepares to snap the ball during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels in the ACC football championship game at Bank of America Stadium. Clemson defeated North Carolina 45-37. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Jay Guillermo – Clemson

Senior

6’3” , 325 lbs

1st Team All-ACC

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Rex Ryan is gone, but there is a strange love affair the Buffalo Bills have had with Clemson players, so let’s try to find the next one so you are well versed for when it happens.

Guillermo had a much better season in 2015 than he did in 2016. That inconsistency is a reason for him to not be picked too high, but his experience should get him drafted. As what I would suspect is a late-round pick, Guillermo could provide a decent backup and special teams player for the Bills.

I wouldn’t take him above round 6, solely because unlike others mentioned in this post, I don’t see the potential to start for an NFL team. What he does bring that’s better than our other predictions, is better skills at pass blocking vs. run blocking. Most of who we are projecting are guys who will fit initially into the zone-blocking running scheme the Bills will deploy.

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This could be a fault, because where the right side of the Bills offensive line seems to fail most, is in pass protection.

Projected Bills NFL Draft Round: 6

Should the Bills find a guard that is a better pass protector than John Miller, that could make for an interesting training camp battle. I love Miller and what he brings as a former 3^rd round pick in terms of value, but that isn’t to say the Buffalo Bills won’t look for improvement.

Improved pass protection will help any QB the Bills have next year.

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