So, you’ve heard the Buffalo Bills traded back three times, right? But how good were those guys they passed on?
There’s no question adding draft capital was necessary for Brandon Beane. A triple trade down helped the Bills gain the No. 35, 66, 101, 125 and 167 picks.
But he passed on several players who could have projected as long-term starters. There’s an argument to be made that those extra mid-to-late round picks made more sense to this year’s draft class.
At the same time, though, Beane admitted himself that he was on the “lower-end” when it comes to first-round grades in this year’s class.
So, here’s how those passed-up players rank:
1) Keylan Rutledge, iOL, Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets’ quarterback Haynes King (10) and offensive lineman Keylan Rutledge (77). | Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Rutledge is one of the best interior offensive linemen in the class.…