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2016 NFL Draft: Round 1 Mock for All 32 Teams

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell begins the draft and puts the Houston Texans on the clock at the start of the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell begins the draft and puts the Houston Texans on the clock at the start of the 2014 NFL draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) celebrates with the old leather helmet after defeating the Boise State Broncos in the 2014 Chick-fil-A kickoff game at the Georgia Dome. Rebels won 35-13. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Mississippi Rebels defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche (5) celebrates with the old leather helmet after defeating the Boise State Broncos in the 2014 Chick-fil-A kickoff game at the Georgia Dome. Rebels won 35-13. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 19: Buffalo Bills

2015 Record: 8-8

The Pick: DT Robert Nkemdiche, Ole Miss

The Buffalo Bills offense seems to be improving after the 2015 addition of running back LeSean McCoy and the maturation of quarterback Tyrod Taylor. And wide receiver Sammy Watkins remains a bona fide playmaker for the offense.

Buffalo could use some help along its offensive line, but the defense will likely be a larger priority with head coach Rex Ryan having his fair share of influence here.

The Bills defense needs edge-rushing help and a force to fill the role the team hoped defensive tackle Mario Williams would hold. The answer here is Ole Miss defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche. Nkemdiche has some off-the-field concerns, but he has plenty of upside and potential — the exact components Buffalo will need to improve its defensive standings.

Next: No. 20: New York Jets