The Bills should be pretty well set at cornerback, for the most part. But, banking on Tre’Davious White being the same guy after a major injury wasn’t always in the cards. It took White a while to get back to form last year, and beyond White, the Bills had a mixed bag at cornerback.
Adding talent at this position is extremely underrated, especially because many teams are one injury away from having a serious liability at cornerback these days. The best player on the board here, at pick 139, is Illinois’ Jartavius Martin.
At 5-foot-11 and 194 pounds, Martin is a stronger build and offers exceptional positional versatility. With the ability to play corner or safety, Martin can line up just about anywhere. He actually projects best as a nickel type, but the Bills would have the luxury of getting creative with his playing style.
Martin isn’t the most well-versed in play recognition, but for that reason he isn’t suited to be an every-down, outside corner. He’s a fluid, smooth player that reacts well and would be a great reserve at nickel, and could even blossom into a starter down the line.