The Payments had been as soon as once more on the cusp of creating the Tremendous Bowl this previous season however in the end fell to the Chiefs 32-29 within the AFC Championship Recreation. Buffalo continues to personal the Chiefs through the common season nevertheless it’s been a distinct story when the playoff lights come on.
So what ought to the Payments do from right here? Do they proceed to try to pack the offense with expertise round reigning MVP Josh Allen, or do they give the impression of being to the opposite aspect of the ball and resolve that halting Patrick Mahomes and Co. can be a neater solution to beat them than merely attempting to outrace them on the scoreboard?
Effectively, with the thirtieth choose within the SB Nation Group Mock Draft, Payments pseudo-GM Matt Byham has determined to pick Kentucky cornerback Maxwell Hairston in hopes that the uber-athletic defender will assist the Buffalo protection take that subsequent large step.
30.) Buffalo Payments: Maxwell Hairston, CB, Kentucky
Byham: The Payments have a number of wants to handle through the draft, however outdoors nook stays the utmost concern, simply above defensive deal with. Given how the board developed and the variety of DTs already chosen earlier than 30, touchdown Maxwell Hairston on the finish of Spherical 1 seems like a serious win. Hairston ought to instantly press to begin at CB2 with Buffalo as a participant with actually explosive burst and pace to stay with any receiver on the subsequent degree. His capability to play each zone and man protection are an enormous asset to Buffalo’s defensive system. Although maybe undersized a bit, Hairston’s lengthy arms and real knack for stealing the soccer will serve him properly within the NFL.
Evaluation: Hairston was a two-year starter for the Wildcats the place he made a reputation for himself with six profession interceptions in that span, together with three of them returned for touchdowns. At 5’11 and 183 kilos, Hairston shouldn’t be probably the most bodily imposing participant amongst the highest cornerbacks however he certain could be the most athletic. With a 4.28 40 time and a 39.5” vertical, Hairston has the elite bodily traits to thrive in any protection scheme. Nonetheless, he’s an enormous legal responsibility as a run defender so whichever staff finally ends up touchdown him should bear that in thoughts when plugging him into their secondary.
High 5 remaining gamers:
- Luther Burden, WR, Missouri
- Emeka Egbuka, WR, Ohio State
- Darius Alexander, DT, Toledo
- Gray Zabel, iOL, North Dakota State
- Nic Scourton, EDGE, Texas A&M
The Kansas Metropolis Chiefs at the moment are on the clock and there are two gifted wideouts sitting on the high of our greatest remaining board. Each are nice receivers, however not precisely in the identical manner. If the Chiefs wish to proceed giving Mahomes elite expertise to throw to, then they will’t go fallacious with both. In the event that they select to exchange Joe Thuney up entrance, North Dakota State’s Gray Zabel can be nonetheless out there.
