2024 Buffalo Fanatics Writers Mock Draft: Round 4

Round 1, Round 2, now skip a few… and here we are with some Round 4 picks in the 2024 BF Writers Mock Draft. This year, the Buffalo Bills have two fourth rounders this year. So they can have twice the fun here (or have twice the trade fodder to move up either in the first round or move into the third round).

The phones are ringing and time’s a buzzing, so let’s get at it!

The Buffalo Bills are on the clock…

Jenna Carlson

Round (#)	Selection
1 (28)	WR Adonai Mitchell (Texas)
2 (56; via DAL)	DL Ruke Orhorhoro (Clemson)

Round 4, Pick #112 (via LV): S Cole Bishop – Utah

Team	Picks Received (Round (#))
Buffalo	4 (112)
Las Vegas	4 (128), 5 (160)

The writing was on the wall. In the 2023 off-season, free agent S Jordan Poyer had the choice of coming back to the Bills, but it didn’t feel like a natural reunion. Everyone had the feeling that his time in Buffalo was nearing its end. However, it was still a surprise to hear of his release on that Wednesday afternoon in March of 2024. Who would have thought that the Buffalo Bills would go into the season without the infamous Poyer and Hyde duo on the roster? I certainly didn’t, and it took some time for me to digest the idea. Subsequently, the Bills made sure to plug in some safety holes by signing Mike Edwards, as well as extending Taylor Rapp. 

In search of new blood at the safety position, the Bills will once again trade up and, this time, it will be for Utah S Cole Bishop, as he somehow escapes the third round. As a captain of the Utes, Bishop led all safeties on the team in total tackles (60) and interceptions. He was a versatile piece of the Utah defense, sharing snaps between the defensive line, the box, the slot, at corner and in deep coverage. Given that the Bills had no issue making Poyer and Hyde interchangeable, they may love the flexibility that Bishop has to offer. He is not the most fluid athlete, and he does have concerns with change of direction, but his instincts and violence in tackling may make him a player that the Bills cannot pass up.

Bryce Martino

Round (#)	Selection
1 (28)	WR Adonai Mitchell (Texas)
2 (60)	S Javon Bullard (Georgia)

Pick #128: DT McKinnley Jackson – Texas A&M

McKinnley finished his last season in college with 5.5 TFLs and three sacks, and ran a 5.26 40 at the combine a month ago. He figures to make his money in the run game, and is a candidate to fill DaQuan Jones’ role in this defense and become a long-term starter. Jackson spent four years in college, and didn’t see much time until the 2022 season, his Junior year.

Pick #133: RB Ray Davis – Kentucky

Davis, a fifth-year senior, had a dominant 2023 outing with the Wildcats, totaling 1,129 rushing yards and 14 TDs, including 323 yards and 7 TDs through the air. Davis improved his draft stock after the combine, running a 4.52 40, and giving teams a closer look at him as a receiving threat. He won’t wow you with his speed, but that’s what you have Ty Johnson and James Cook for. Davis will win you over with his pass protection and as a thumper in the ground game. Something they’re missing now without Latavius Murray and Damien Harris.

Iestyn Harris

Round (#)	Selection
1 (28)	WR Adonai Mitchell (Texas)
2 (60)	S Kamren Kinchens (Miami)

Pick #112 (via LV): WR Luke McCaffrey – Rice

Team	Picks Received (Round (#))
Buffalo	4 (112)
Las Vegas	4 (128), 6 (204)

In a draft class this deep at WR, I would be remiss not to double down on talent at a premium position. The WR core may not need that much help following the signing of Curtis Samuel and the drafting of Adonai Mitchell, but to solidify the future of the position and keep this Super Bowl window wide open, it was a must.

Luke McCaffrey is a phenomenal player working out of the slot, using his experience playing QB to split defenses with ease. He’s incredibly tough, making catches through contact over the middle consistently, and a wide catch radius to snag those off target throws. He brings capable YAC upside to the table, and can work on his rouge running issues and separation techniques as a depth player on this roster.

Pick #133: CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. – Louisville

We can pretend all we like that Buffalo doesn’t have a near-immediate need for a Cornerback, but it’s very quickly become a noticable position of loss on the roster. Kaiir Elam hasn’t shown himself capable of starting yet, and we have no depth behind him if someone goes down.

Enter Jarvis Brownlee. The solution to a problem we won’t admit to… ‘What do we do when Taron Johnson suffers his next concussion?’

Brownlee can play the nickel as well as anyone in this draft class, and it’s very quickly turning into a role every team has in their lineup. He’s got most of his experience playing outside, and can serve us well there, but the nickel is where he projects best.

There are size issues, as he sits at 5’10”, but they’re minimal when you account for his aggression and ability to mirror opposition for close man coverage. A good fit for our zone with great upside, he has the potential to become an integral part of this defense in a year or two.

Andrea Simon

Round (#)	Selection
1 (28)	WR Xavier Legette (South Carolina)
2 (60)	DT T’Vondre Sweat (Texas)

Pick #128: CB Caelen Carson – Wake Forest

Due to the absence of a third-round pick, the Buffalo Bills will focus on fortifying their defense during the early stages of Day 3 of the draft. Carson, a physical cornerback, brings extensive college experience from his 36 games with the Demon Deacons. He has the potential to make immediate contributions on special teams and could earn playing time on defense later in the season. With the Bills favoring zone coverage, Carson’s skills align well with their defensive scheme. Furthermore, his proficiency in tackling and defending the run makes him a valuable fourth-round selection.

Pick #133: WR Luke McCaffrey – Rice

Sorry, Christian, but in this mock draft, your younger brother Luke is heading to Buffalo. Luke, the youngest McCaffrey sibling, is a speedy wide receiver known for his agility and playmaking ability after catching the ball. Similar to Deebo Samuel or CMC, he’s versatile, capable of lining up anywhere on the field, including the backfield where he can also run the ball effectively. Luke’s skill set makes him a valuable addition to the Bills’ roster, providing quarterback Josh Allen with more dynamic options to help push for a Super Bowl win next season.

Thigh Doctor

Round (#)	Selection
2 (36; via WAS)	WR Xavier Legette (South Carolina)
2 (60)	DT Braden Fiske (Florida State)
3 (67; via WAS)	S Cole Bishop (Utah)

Pick #110 (via LAC): DE Marshawn Kneeland – Western Michigan

Team	Picks Received (Round (#))
Buffalo	4 (110)
Los Angeles Chargers	4 (128), 5 (144)

The Buffalo Bills jump up to get Kneeland and finalize their DL. Marshawn is an older prospect and far from a speed rusher, but he is very powerful and a great run defender. I see him filling Shaq Lawson’s role with some added upside.

Zach Vaughn

Round (#)	Selection
1 (28)	WR Xavier Legette (South Carolina)
2 (60)	S Kamren Kinchens (Miami)

Pick #128: IOL Tanor Bortolini (Wisconsin)

The Buffalo Bills will have a new Center and Left Guard in 2024. Well… new in that Connor McGovern will replace Mitch Morse and David Edwards will (presumably) take over McGovern’s old post. However, with all due respect to Will Clapp, Alec Anderson, and (*checks notes*) Kevin Jarvis, their depth at Interior Offensive Line is lacking. So, to (loosely) quote Monty Python and the Holy Grail, “What if we draft a giant wooden badger?”

Bortolini is very athletic for his size (6’4”, 303 lbs), boasting a 9.76 RAS as well as a 4.94 40 yard dash, 4.28 shuttle, and 7.16 3-cone — all of which are fantastic for an offensive lineman. He also has a ton of starting experience, specifically at LG, RG, C, and even one game at TE. (David Edwards was Buffalo’s “jumbo” TE last year.) Drafting a potential long-term starting G/C, who can serve as a baseline backup G/C/Jumbo TE, in the fourth round would be tremendous value.

Pick #133: Traded

Team	Picks Received (Round (#))
Buffalo	5 (136), 6 (203)
Los Angeles Chargers	4 (133), 7 (248)

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