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Buffalo Bills: 7-round mock draft for 2021 NFL Draft

By Brandon Croce

UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks from his home in Bronxville, New York during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images)
UNSPECIFIED LOCATION - APRIL 23: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) In this still image from video provided by the NFL, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks from his home in Bronxville, New York during the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft on April 23, 2020. (Photo by NFL via Getty Images) /
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Nov 30, 2019; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Chase Young (2) battles for position with Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield (73) during the game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 30, 2019; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Chase Young (2) battles for position with Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield (73) during the game at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

Round 3: Jalen Mayfield (OT, Michigan)

The Buffalo Bills could potentially be in the market for a right tackle after this season if they are not able to re-sign Daryl Williams. While they could potentially move Cody Ford back to right tackle, selecting a player like Jalen Mayfield could be the better option.

Mayfield is a bit inexperienced as he has only 16 games at the collegiate level, starting 13 of those games at the right tackle. As Kyle Crabbs of The Draft Network writes in his scouting report, he may not be as polished but has tremendous athletic ability that any team would be excited about.

"Showcases good length and functional strength away from his frame; Mayfield pair his athletic ability with his length to provide a notable gravitational pull as a blocker. He’s really good at offsetting power rushes and anchors well with natural lower body strength. Has the foot speed to continue to develop his pass sets and become a reliable protector and only has 16 games played (13 starts — all at RT) under his belt. The sky is the limit."

This addresses a potential need for the Buffalo Bills and with Dawkins locked in at left tackle gives them a long term solution at both tackle positions.

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