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5 Buffalo Bills who are most likely to lead the team in sacks in 2021

By Brandon Croce

Sep 27, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) rushes Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) as offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) blocks in the first quarter of a game at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 27, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills defensive end Jerry Hughes (55) rushes Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) as offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) blocks in the first quarter of a game at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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WINSTON SALEM, NORTH CAROLINA – SEPTEMBER 13: Carlos Basham Jr. #9 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons reacts after a defensive play against the North Carolina Tar Heels during their game at BB&T Field on September 13, 2019 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

4. Carlos Basham Jr.

If there is a rookie who could lead the Buffalo Bills in sacks this year I believe that it is Carlos Basham Jr. The Bills selected him in the second round after four seasons with Wake Forest and while he may not have the ceiling that Greg Rousseau does, he is in better position to make an impact as a rookie.

Carlos Basham Jr. played in 31 games over four seasons with the Demon Deacons and had 19.5 sacks and 35.5 tackles for a loss in those games.

The experience he gained at college should help but another reason why he could end up leading the team is the coaching staff could move him around on the defensive line. At 6’3″ and 274 pounds, Carlos Basham Jr. has the size to be able to slide inside to defensive tackle on passing downs and bring additional pressure up the middle.

This versatility should help him stay on the field more and the more opportunities he has on the field, the better his chances are to lead the Buffalo Bills in sacks.

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