Buffalo Bills Mock Draft: Trading for big name lineman, plus WR help

In the fifth round, at pick no. 164, the Bills go with Florida State defensive lineman Fabian Lovett, once again adding to the front. Lovett is a large man, standing 6-foot-4 and 315 pounds. He is powerful and highly athletic for his size. He plays with a good motor, but can use a little work when it comes to defending the run.

As a fifth-round pick, though, Lovett is well-worth it. He could step in right away and become part of the defensive line rotation.

Before moving any further, the Bills find a way to recoup a draft pick by trading back with the Raiders.

With pick 223, the Bills draft a defender out of Alabama, which is always a good idea. It doesn’t matter the position. Drafting defense out of a college like Alabama is typically a positive result.

With their third defensive back taken, the Bills get their third over six feet tall. Hellams stands 6-foot-1, weighing 208 pounds and gives Buffalo flexibility in the secondary. Hellams can play either safety spot and plays well against the run or pass. He does a good job chasing down running backs after they evade the first level, but if he’s told to catch a wide receiver from behind, he likely won’t be able to.

Speed and man coverage are reason for concern, so keeping him closer to the line of scrimmage could be a good idea.

With the last pick in their class, the Bills select Louisville tight end Marshon Ford at pick 234 overall. At 6-foot-2, 240 pounds, Ford is more of a hybrid type of player, physically. He has the build to play the role of a blocking tight end or even a full back.

The Bills have their receiving tight end locked up in Dawson Knox, but getting one more tight end who can block would benefit Allen greatly.