2017 NFL Mock Draft: Post Week 1 Update
By Jon Dove
6. Buffalo Bills- Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama
It seems as if nothing has gone right for the Buffalo Bills since the end of the 2016 draft. The injury bug has claimed Sammy Watkins, Shaq Lawson and Reggie Ragland. They’re without Marcell Dareus and Seantrel Henderson because of suspensions and lost their first game of the season.
Things appear ready to fall off the rails at any moment. ESPN’s power rankings have them rated pretty low which is why they have the No. 6 pick in this mock draft.
Buffalo’s defensive line is in need of some help in the pass-rush department. Alabama’s Jonathan Allen is a dynamic player capable of wreaking havoc in the offensive backfield. He’d be a great addition to the Bills attacking style of defense.
Allen is an interesting prospect in that he doesn’t fit the mold of a traditional edge rusher. He has more bulk to his frame which helps him play with more power. This allows him to counter his quickness with a power rush.
He also does an excellent job against the run where he’s tough to move off the line of scrimmage and can work off blocks. Allen’s versatility is something that every defensive coordinator loves.
Next: No. 7 Tennessee