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Buffalo Bills Mock Draft 2017: 4 Best First Round Options

By Paul Taylor

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view as Carson Wentz (North Dakota State) is selected by the Philadelphia Eagles as the number two overall pick in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft at Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Anderson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 31, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Reuben Foster (10) during warm-ups before the 2016 CFP Semifinal against the Washington Huskies at the Georgia Dome. Alabama defeated Washington 24-7. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

1) Reuben Foster

Never mind the linebacker position – Foster is projected as one of the top 10 players in the draft period. With the Bills needing help on the weakside, he could be just what the Doctor ordered.

The 23-year old is coming off a sensational year, when he recorded 115 tackles — including 13 for a loss — and five sacks. He was named MVP in the SEC Championship game and won the Butkus Award as the top linebacker in the nation.

Don’t think the 2016 campaign was a one-off though. Foster was already widely regarded as the best linebacker in college football, heading into his senior year.

The Auburn, Alabama native is renowned for his speed, athleticism and fierce hitting. He is also the prototype alpha male, making him a leader the Bills could use after two years of discipline issues under Rex Ryan.

If there is any weakness, it is a perceived lack of instincts. Overall though, Foster is a can’t-miss prospect, who would be an immediate starter in the NFL for the Bills.

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