2022 Buffalo Bills Mock Draft: Round 7

We are now (*checks calendar*) six days away from the 2022 NFL Draft. Six days from finding out who the Buffalo Bills will take. Six days from seeing Brandon Beane work his magic. And we all await it with much anticipation.

But, for now, we enter Round 7 of the Buffalo Fanatics Mock Draft and the writers are on the clock…

Alex Spencer

Previous Picks

Round	Player	College
1	WR Treylon Burks	Arkansas
2	CB Kyler Gordon	Washington
3	CB Cam Taylor-Britt	Nebraska
4	IOL Lecitus Smith	Virginia Tech
5	S Markquese Bell	Florida A&M
6	P Matt Araiza	San Diego State
6	WR Charleston Rambo	Miami (FL)

Round 7: RB Ty Chandler – UNC

Chandler possesses duel threat ability as a RB. He has some legit speed to his game, and would be a nice addition to the Buffalo Bills RB room with their last pick.

Bryce Martino

Previous Picks

Round	Player	College
1	WR Treylon Burks	Arkansas
2	CB Roger McCreary	Auburn
3	OG Ed Ingram	LSU
4	RB Jerome Ford	Cincinnati
5	P Matt Araiza	San Diego State
6	S Reed Blankenship	Middle Tennessee
6	CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart	USC

Round 7: LB Ellis Brooks – Penn State

After releasing AJ Klein earlier this off-season, the Buffalo Bills LB depth looks to be somewhat depleted going into the season. With Tyrel Dodson and ST Ace Tyler Matakevich backing up Tremaine Edmunds and Matt Milano, the Bills should look to add to that room. Brooks totaled a career high 100 tackles last season with the Nittany Lions, along with one sack, and 3.5 TFLs. Brooks is good in coverage as well, specifically on deep crossers/middle of the field coverage.

Pete Rubinstein

Previous Picks

Round	Player	College
1	WR Jahan Dotson	Penn State
2	CB Roger McCreary	Auburn
3	LB Troy Andersen	Montana State
4	TE Jelani Woods	Virginia
5	IOL Thayer Munford	Ohio State
6	P Matt Araiza	San Diego State
6	CB Josh Thompson	Texas

Round 7: S Smoke Monday – Auburn

To wrap up the 2022 draft for the Bills, I have them selecting Auburn safety Quindarious “Smoke” Monday. Described as having an “alpha mentality” by NFL Analyst Lance Zierlein, Monday has been a key player for the Tigers’ defense as an elite playmaker and tackler. Although he struggles in the passing game, Monday could develop into another central special teamer for the Bills.

Jon Witt

Previous Picks

Round	Player	College
1	CB Andrew Booth Jr.	Clemson
2	WR George Pickens	Georgia
3	LB Channing Tindall	Georgia
4	WR Justyn Ross	Clemson
5	CB Cordale Flott	LSU
6	P Matt Araiza	San Diego State

Round 7: CB Jermaine Waller – Virginia Tech

Trish Patel

Previous Picks

Round	Player	College
1	WR Treylon Burks	Arkansas
2	CB Joshua Williams	Fayetteville State
3	TE Jelani Woods	Virginia
4	LB Terrel Bernard	Baylor
5	RB Jashaun Corbin	Florida State
6	IOL Cade Mays	Tennessee
6	S Tariq Carpenter	Georgia Tech

Round 7: WR Tyquan Thornton – Baylor

Thornton is a lanky boy, but he does well with it. His speed and awareness make it easy for him to create separation, but his size makes him relatively easy to bring him down. He’ll be good for WR depth, especially with the apparent departure of Sanders. He’ll be good to bring in for specific plays.

Alex Lucci (Thigh Doctor)

Previous Picks

Round	Player	College
1	WR Jahan Dotson	Penn State
2	CB Tariq Woolen	UTSA
3	IOL Dylan Parham	Memphis
4	LB Jesse Luketa	Penn State
5	P Matt Araiza	San Diego State
6	CB Josh Thompson	Texas
6	RB Ty Chandler	UNC

Round 7: QB Aqeel Glass – Alabama A&M

He’s big, strong, and can run and throw like a cheap Josh Allen. Glass is a great project to stash and become Buffalo’s QB2 as early as 2023.

Iestyn Harris

Previous Picks

Round	Player	College
1	CB Andrew Booth Jr.	Clemson
2	TE Trey McBride	Colorado State
3	WR Skyy Moore	Western Michigan
4	P Matt Araiza	San Diego State
5	CB Montaric Brown	Arkansas
6	RB Tyler Goodson	Iowa

Round 7 (Pick 238 via Rams): LB Joshua Ross – Michigan

Ross is a good value pick at this point in the draft. The Bills need depth at LB, despite usually only starting two. Tremaine Edmunds’ situation is up in the air as he prepares to play on his rookie contract’s fifth-year option, and taking a swing on a late-round LB is as valuable a Hail Mary as possible. Ross isn’t ready to step into Edmunds’ role, not by a long shot, but he’s got great lateral mobility and leadership; these are invaluable traits for a future MLB. Ross is effective in pass-coverage, arguably the most important part of Edmunds’ role, but he is still in need of coaching.

Kevin Siracuse

Previous Picks

Round	Player	College
1	CB Ahmad Gardner	Cincinnati
2	WR Jalen Tolbert	South Alabama
3	RB James Cook	Georgia
4	WR Kyle Phillips	UCLA
4	LB Terrel Bernard	Baylor
5	P Matt Araiza	San Diego State
6	S Tycen Anderson	Toledo
6	ILB Aaron Hansford	Texas A&M

Round 7: OG Josh Sills – Oklahoma State

With the final pick for the Buffalo Bills in the 2022 draft, I have them selecting Josh Sills. I think Sills could be one of the most underrated offensive linemen in the draft. He has tremendous size at 6’6”, 325 lbs. Not only that, he has thin ankles which help him move quickly and fluidly in a fast-paced offense like the Bills’. He is described as someone who plays nasty and finishes all of his blocks, something that new OL coach Aaron Kromer will love. Between how he looks and plays, he reminds me a lot of Wyatt Teller. Sills may not be ready immediately, but give him one year behind Roger Saffold and he could be the Bills’ left guard of the future.

Chris Seth (@LowBuffa)

Previous Picks

Round	Player	College
1	CB Kyler Gordon	Washington
2	LB Quay Walker	Georgia
3	TE Jeremy Ruckert	Ohio State
4	RB Rachaad White	Arizona State
5	IOL Dohnovan West	Arizona State
6	CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart	USC
6	WR Tyquan Thornton	Baylor

Round 7: IDL Neil Farrell – LSU

Quick for 6’4” and 339 lbs, Farrell likely needs a year with limited reps as he builds strength and learns to be more consistent in run defense. However, until Oliver gets extended, the Bills have no DT under contract for 2024 and beyond, so there is a clear long-term need even at the back-up level. For a DT, his arms are a little short (32.25”), but Farrell is quick for his size with the second fastest 40 for IDLs at 335+ lbs (5.40). He’s an aggressive, high-motor, massive human with violence in his hands. Plus, he’s a make-up pick for Beane refusing to draft my other beloved LSU IDL, Tyler Shelvin.

Other options: IDL Noah Eliss – Idaho; P Jordon Stout – Penn State

Zach Vaughn

Previous Picks

Round	Player	College
1	CB Trent McDuffie	Washington
2	IOL Sean Rhyan	UCLA
3	TE Jelani Woods	Virginia
4	IOL Cam Jurgens	Nebraska
5	RB Pierre Strong Jr.	South Dakota State
6	WR Tyquan Thornton	Baylor
6	LB Mike Rose	Iowa State

Round 7: S Smoke Monday – Auburn

As I mentioned last week, Beane likes to take fliers on late round DBs. However, given the uncertainty surrounding Jordan Poyer, the Bills may look to the future of the safety position. Monday has size, athleticism, and is a willing tackler. While he is still a bit raw, he can contribute immediately on special teams and compete long-term; following in the footsteps of Jaquan Johnson and Damar Hamlin. (Plus, he fills the ”awesome name quota” established last year by the selection of Rachad Wildgoose.)

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