5 edge defenders at NFL Combine Buffalo Bills could target in 2024 NFL Draft

Jonah Ellis, Utah

Johan Ellis is 6'2" and weighs 246 pounds. He logged 1,085 snaps over 31 games in three seasons. He's projected as a second rounder but again, other sites have him later too. In his three seasons, he recorded 19 sacks, 13 of which came last season as a junior. He also recorded 41 quarterback pressures in 2023 but will that translate to the NFL?

NFLDraftbuzz.com graded him with an 86.3, fourth-best edge defender, and 47th overall prospect. Pro Football Focus gave him a grade of 84.7, the eighth-ranked edge defender, and 52nd overall draft prospect.

After going through these players and digging into the numbers a bit, there are some solid edge defenders available in this draft; however, if Buffalo wants to get a potentially elite edge defender, I think they will need to get them in the first round. Most fans want a wide receiver in the first round, but the Bills need to rebuild their defense with youthful talent and very good receivers will be available in the later rounds.