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2017 NFL Draft: Final Round 1 Mock for All 32 Picks

By Peter Panacy

May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
May 8, 2014; New York, NY, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the start of the 2014 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs the ball while guarded by Clemson Tigers safety Jadar Johnson (18) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide tight end O.J. Howard (88) runs the ball while guarded by Clemson Tigers safety Jadar Johnson (18) during the fourth quarter in the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

16. . Tight End. Alabama. O.J. Howard. 10. player

The Buffalo Bills elected to retain quarterback Tyrod Taylor this offseason. Outside of wide receiver Sammy Watkins though, Taylor doesn’t exactly have a lot of weapons through the air.

Alabama tight end O.J. Howard is a perfect fit here.

Howard is a mismatch nightmare, combining size, speed, great hands and physicality to wreak havoc in the passing game.

With running back LeSean McCoy doing his thing on the ground, Watkins looking to improve on a pedestrian 2016 campaign and Howard emerging as a legitimate pass-catching threat, the Bills offense could wind up turning some heads this season.