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Buffalo Bills 7-Round Mock Draft: Buffalo goes edge rusher first

By Brandon Croce

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Curtis Weaver #LB41 of the Boise State Broncos speaks to the media on day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 27: Curtis Weaver #LB41 of the Boise State Broncos speaks to the media on day three of the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 27, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /
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LOUISVILLE, KY – SEPTEMBER 02: Troy Pride Jr. #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in action on defense during a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on September 2, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. Notre Dame defeated Louisville 35-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY – SEPTEMBER 02: Troy Pride Jr. #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in action on defense during a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on September 2, 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky. Notre Dame defeated Louisville 35-17. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 3, Pick 86: Troy Pride, Jr., CB (Notre Dame)

The Buffalo Bills stay on the defensive side of the ball in third round with the selection of Troy Pride Jr. out of Notre Dame.

The front office did add two cornerbacks in free agency with Josh Norman and E.J. Gaines, who are expected to compete with Levi Wallace for the starting job opposite Tre’Davious White. However, the focus this year is longevity and what players can contribute not only in 2020 but past this season.

The one thing that stood out reading the scouting report on The Draft Network for Troy Pride Jr. is his football IQ and how he could excel in zone coverage. This is something that the Buffalo Bills look for in their football players. He should immediately be able to step into the competition of the starting job and wouldn’t be surprising if he took over full-time at some point as a rookie.

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