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Buffalo Bills: 3 college players who opted out to target in 2021 NFL Draft

By Brandon Croce

BLACKSBURG, VA - NOVEMBER 23: Defensive back Caleb Farley #3 of the Virginia Tech Hokies reacts following a defensive play against the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half at Lane Stadium on November 23, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA - NOVEMBER 23: Defensive back Caleb Farley #3 of the Virginia Tech Hokies reacts following a defensive play against the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half at Lane Stadium on November 23, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 05: Caleb Farley #3 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates with teammates against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium on October 05, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Caleb Farley

One of the first players to announce he was opting out was Virginia Tech cornerback Caleb Farley. It would also make sense that Farley would be near the top of the Buffalo Bills draft board because the cornerback position is still a point of concern for this team.

This offseason the Buffalo Bills tried to address the starting job opposite Tre’Davious White with Josh Norman and E.J. Gaines, two players who were expected to compete with Levi Wallace. However, Gaines has opted out of the upcoming season due to concerns about the pandemic.

This will leave Josh Norman but he isn’t a long term answer to the position.

A player Caleb Farley could not only be that answer but also step in as the top cornerback in this defense if the Bills are not able to work out a long term deal with White, who will be a free agent after the 2021 season.

He is a big cornerback at 6’2″ and 197 pounds but durability could be a concern for some teams. He suffered a torn ACL his freshman season in 2017 and then missed the last two games this past season and had offseason surgery.

If Farley is able to pass the medical tests, he has great upside that could make him a first round target for the Buffalo Bills.

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