Top Analysts’ Projections For The Buffalo Bills’ First-Round Pick

We are just days away from welcoming a whole new class of players to the Buffalo Bills. The NFL Draft begins this Thursday night, and here are the players that the analysts claim will be coming to play with Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.

The Bills Have A Ton Of Needs

There have been a couple of years where it was easy to predict what the Bills would do in the draft. They had just a few needs that really stood out. This year, it feels like it's a little more difficult. With the defensive scheme changing, they are probably going to have a lot of holes on that side of the ball. They're definitely going to need some linebackers and edge rushers. Their defensive secondary could use some players too.

Ever since the Bills traded Stefon Diggs away, plenty of people have been making noise for a true WR1. They traded for DJ Moore this offseason, but if they have a chance at a young wide receiver, should they jump at it?

Here are the players the major analysts think the Bills will take

As the mock drafts have come rolling in, the analysts seem to agree that the Bills will once again go defense, at least to start the draft. When looking at the first round, here are the players that are getting mocked to the Bills

Mel Kiper Jr. (ESPN) - Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn "I have Buffalo taking a chance on a prospect with a ton of impressive physical traits and upside. Faulk is scheme-versatile, and he can make an impact in the pass rush and against the run.

Daniel Jeremiah (NFL.com) - Akheem Mesidor, DE, Miami "Against the pass, his game is more about power than pure speed. He will shake/bull OTs, knock their hands off and push/pull for pressures. Once he creates some separation, he can corner and bend toward the quarterback."

Jordan Reid (ESPN) - Kayden McDonald, DL, Ohio State "McDonald's impact on the field cannot be understated. His disruptive presence on almost every play, consistently resetting the line of scrimmage by a yard or two, and getting in on tackles set him apart from other nose tackles at Ohio State."

Bucky Brooks (NFL.com) - CJ Allen, LB, Georgia "Adding a violent, downhill linebacker should help the Bills shore up their leaky run defense. Allen's instincts, awareness and thump will set the tone for Buffalo's revamped defensive lineup."

Todd McShay (TheRinger.com) - Keldric Faulk, DE, Auburn "I get the strong sense that the Bills would like to add a wide receiver here, but it’s hard to see them moving up without a second-round pick, and in this scenario, six receivers are already off the board. Even for those in the room pushing for another target for Josh Allen, there are a few important factors to consider."