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Buffalo Bills get a steal in the first round of the latest 7-round mock draft

By Brandon Croce

DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts after making a tackle for a loss against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter of their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #6 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish reacts after making a tackle for a loss against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter of their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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MOBILE, AL – JANUARY 30: Defensive Back Ifeatu Melifonwu#8 from Syracuse of the American Team during the 2021 Resse’s Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama on January 30, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. The National Team defeated the American Team 27-24. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images)
MOBILE, AL – JANUARY 30: Defensive Back Ifeatu Melifonwu#8 from Syracuse of the American Team during the 2021 Resse’s Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the campus of the University of South Alabama on January 30, 2021 in Mobile, Alabama. The National Team defeated the American Team 27-24. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

Round 2, 37th Overall: Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB (Syracuse)

In the second round, the Buffalo Bills stay on the defensive side of the ball with the selection of cornerback Ifeatu Melifonwu out of Syracuse. He is a big cornerback at 6’2″ and 212 pounds that should have no problem lining up against the bigger wide receivers in the NFL.

The second cornerback position has been a weakness over the years but a player like Melifonwu can bring some stability to the position. As the scouting report on The Draft Network notes for the Syracuse cornerback, he is a player that should excel in zone coverage. This is something the Bills like to use alot with their defense.

It also helps the depth at the position as it moves Levi Wallace and Dane Jackson a step down on the depth chart. While there is some question about if they are starters, there is no question they are excellent depth and can start for short periods of time if the need were to arise.

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