Bills: 2021 NFL Draft primer as search for defensive improvements continue
Top targets in 2021 NFL Draft
Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia
Eric Stokes has had one impressive pre-draft process. He had good tape at Georgia last year, and was very productive; but all eyes were drawn to his pro day, where he ran a 4.31-second 40-yard dash. In addition to his blazing speed, Stokes jumped 38.5 inches in the vertical jump. Stokes elite athleticism will look great across the field from Tre’ White if this pick materializes in April.
Azeez Ojulari, Edge, Georgia
Back-to-back Georgia players on this list. Azeez Ojulari is one of the best pass rushers in this class and has immense upside. He has the strength, speed, and length to get into the backfield and run after the passer. He has a deadly cross chop move, but he will need to develop his pass rush plan and counters once he gets to the NFL. If he can grow into the player he can be, this is one scary pass rusher.
Tommy Togiai, IDL, Ohio State
If the Bills want an interior defensive lineman who can come in and eat space and two-gap so Ed Oliver can get to the pass rusher, Togiai is the guy. Togiai is a stout run defender who has some decent pass rush ability. Now, he is not going to be an every-down pass rushing defensive tackle, but he can work his way into the backfield every now and then.
Ian Cummings of Pro Football Network gives his thoughts on Togiai:
"“Togiai’s power is far from a supplementary trait, however. Togiai’s power is just as, if not more, fundamental to his game. The Ohio State defensive tackle’s length isn’t the best, a factor which partly derives from his height. However, Togiai’s functional strength is excellent. He also has swift, heavy hands, and his strength allows him to plant a strong anchor at the point of attack.”"
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Togiai can play nose tackle for the Bills and be one of the more consistent players on the defensive line. Togiai might not be a target in the first round, but either after a trade down from 30 or maybe a trade up from 60, Togiai would be worth it.