Defense dominates 11 of the 12 mock drafts tracked for Mock Draft Watch 10.0 presented by M&T Bank.
No. 19 - Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Ole Miss
Nkemdiche had as dominant an effort as I've seen vs. Alabama, but he disappears in other games. He also has character concerns. So, how much does he fall? Coaches such as Pete Carroll and Rex Ryan can get the most out of these kind of kids.
No. 19 – Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
Jack's a wildcard. I know his knee is a major concern for some teams, while others say it doesn't bother them as much. He'd be the perfect fit in Rex and Rob Ryan's defense, and I can imagine them doing flips if he slipped this far. Again, Jack could go top-five or second round. Seriously.
No. 49 – Vonn Bell, S Ohio State
No. 80 – Austin Hooper, TE, Stanford
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April 27: Rotoworld, Evan Silva](http://www.rotoworld.com/articles/nfl/62273/60/silvas-nfl-mock-draft?pg=2)
No. 19 – Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State
Although I think outside pass rusher, offensive tackle, linebacker, and wide receiver are bigger Bills needs, Buffalo beat writers anticipate this selection being used on a defensive lineman. Jones flashed dominant potential at Mississippi State, earning College Football Focus' highest 2015 pass-rush grade among draft-eligible SEC linemen. Jones is also scheme versatile with the ability to handle five, one, and three technique.
No. 19 – Shilique Caulhoun, LB, Michigan State
A twist from where previous mocks have gone, there are a number of one-dimensional edge rushers that struggle against the run and one-dimensional interior defensive linemen that struggle getting after the quarterback. Calhoun is the former, and those players will likely take precedent as the first round unfolds. Calhoun posted the second-best pass rushing grade in the nation after ranking third in 2014, so despite his issues against the run, he upgrades Buffalo's edge rush as the rest of his game develops.
No. 19 – Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
The Bills aren't convinced Tyrod Taylor is a long-term option at quarterback, but he could remain the starter for another year as Lynch sits and learns from the bench.
No. 19 – Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
Rex Ryan finds his replacement for Mario Williams. The Clemson standout is a bit of a one-year wonder but flashes the potential to grow into a dominant edge rusher.
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April 26:](http://www.wgr550.com/CAPACCIO-Mock-Draft-4/22705185) WGR 550, Sal Capaccio
No. 19 – Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama
This was a choice between Sheldon Rankins and Reed for me. And the decision came down to Reed's ability to play the 5-technique (outside shoulder of the offensive tackle), 3-technique (outside shoulder of the guard), or even nose tackle right away in Rex Ryan's hybrid defense. But no doubt if both are still on the board as they are in this mock it could go either way.
No. 19 – Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
Although I think outside pass rusher, offensive tackle, linebacker, and wide receiver are bigger Bills needs, Buffalo beat writers anticipate this selection being used on a defensive lineman. Jones flashed dominant potential at Mississippi State, earning College Football Focus' highest 2015 pass-rush grade among draft-eligible SEC linemen. Jones is also scheme versatile with the ability to handle five, one, and three technique.
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April 25: NFL.com, Daniel Jeremiah](http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/mock-drafts/daniel-jeremiah/326202)
No. 19 – Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
Ragland is more athletic than he's given credit for, and his instincts are outstanding.
No. 19 – Noah Spence, DE, Eastern Kentucky
In general, Buffalo's defensive line was a disappointment last season, and PFF's lowest-graded pass-rusher among edge players, Mario Williams, is now with the Dolphins. Spence has some off-field question marks concerning his departure from Ohio State, as he finished out his college career at Eastern Kentucky, but his abilities as a pass-rusher coming off the edge and his all-out effort and hustle would play well in head coach Rex Ryan's defense.
No. 19 – Robert Nkemdiche, DL, Ole Miss
This pick is one I spent a lot of time on over the weekend, and it's easily the most interesting pick of the second half of the round. Some in the NFL are convinced the Bills will consider Christian Hackenberg here, not so much because of the Penn State roots of the owner (Terry Pegula) but because some in the organization are convinced that Hackenberg, with the proper training, can be a good NFL player. But I can't see it. Rex Ryan's a Tyrod Taylor guy, and he won't want that messed with. Ryan wants a tough disruptor in the front seven from this draft, and it's got to be someone who can get to the quarterback because the Bills were so bad at that last year. Nkemdiche comes with his share of baggage, and it's heavy. In fact, if the Bills don't pick him, I could easily see him sliding out of the first round.
No. 19 – Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State
For whatever reason, Jones has been a late riser in the draft. Like many of the picks in this mock draft, it's taken directly from the latest Mocking the Draft podcast. Jones fits the five-technique criteria for Buffalo as a powerful defensive lineman with length and athleticism. He needs coaching up, but the tools are impressive.
