Bills Mock Draft: Buffalo Trades Up for Bijan Robinson
If the dominoes fall into place, the Buffalo Bills could very well select Texas Longhorns running back Bijan Robinson with the No. 27 overall pick in this month's NFL Draft.
But why wait until it's too late?
In a recent mock draft from NFL Network, the Bills waste no time in making sure they get their hands on Robinson. This scenario sees Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane make a trade with the Minnesota Vikings to move up four picks to No. 23 to select Robinson.
Unfortunately, this mock doesn't give specific details about what a potential like this would include, but it's likely the Bills wouldn't have to send away much. Their fourth- or fifth-round pick this year along with the No. 27 overall selection should do the trick, especially since it's only to move up four spots.
But it's a deal that could be well worth it for the Bills.
It's obvious at this point that Robinson is the best running back in the draft and is arguably one of the best overall players. There's been constant talk that the Bills are a running back-needy team, especially since they haven't had a 1,000-yard rusher since 2017. With that said, it only makes sense for them to get the best ball-carrier in the draft class.
Of course, the Bills still have second-year running back James Cook and newly-signed veteran Damien Harris set to command the backfield next season. But this shouldn't prevent them from trying to snag Robinson, especially considering what he did at the collegiate level.
The winner of the 2022 Doak Walker Award this past season, which annually honors the nation's best running back, Robinson led the Big 12 in carries (258), rushing yards (1,580) and rushing touchdowns (18) during the regular season. He also led the nation with 1,894 total scrimmages yards (1,580 rushing, 314 receiving) and was second in total touchdowns (20).
However, his game-changing athleticism and all-around offensive ability go beyond the numbers. Whichever way you slice it, the Bills can call themselves winners if they find a way to land Robinson by only moving up four spots.
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