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Fantasy Football Rankings 2022: Defenses
Our fantasy football analysts reveal their defense rankings for the 2022 draft season!
Buffalo Draft Picks
Kaiir
Elam
1
Rnd
23
Pk
CB
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 45
- School: Florida
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 196
Eric Edholm's Commentary
A short jump up here to take a long, talented zone/press corner who is not yet 21 years old. Elam has some playmaking chops but can be handsy in coverage. We thought this might be for a safety, but the Bills show that they do in fact value the CB2 spot, which was in some doubt. Elam wouldn’t have lasted much longer, but we see it as a slight reach.
James
Cook
2
Rnd
31
Pk
RB
Position
- Draft Grade: C+
- Pre-Draft Rank: 85
- School: Georgia
- Height: 5' 11"
- Weight: 190
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Back to back Cooks! Dalvin's little bro is a different kind of back, but he's one who could be heavily counted on as a receiver — even as a slot option in time. Although Cook wasn't able to show off his skills at the Senior Bowl, he had a knack for making big plays (such as in the national title game) when Georgia needed it, albeit in a limited-touch role. The Bills add more offense: bad news for everyone else.
Terrel
Bernard
3
Rnd
26
Pk
LB
Position
- Draft Grade: B-
- Pre-Draft Rank: 105
- School: Baylor
- Height: 6' 1"
- Weight: 224
Eric Edholm's Commentary
Bernard is a smaller-framed linebacker who was the heartbeat of the Baylor defense (along with Jalen Pitre) the past few seasons. With good range and a captain's temperament, he fits the Bills well, even if his lengthy injury history bears watching.
Khalil
Shakir
5
Rnd
5
Pk
WR
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 103
- School: Boise St.
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 190
Matt
Araiza
6
Rnd
1
Pk
P
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 127
- School: SDSU
- Height: 6' 2"
- Weight: 200
Christian
Benford
6
Rnd
6
Pk
CB
Position
- School: Villanova
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 208
Luke
Tenuta
6
Rnd
30
Pk
OT
Position
- Pre-Draft Rank: 224
- School: Virginia Tech
Baylon
Spector
7
Rnd
10
Pk
LB
Position
- School: Clemson
- Height: 6' 0"
- Weight: 233
AFC East Standings
| W | L | T | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | |
| 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 |
