NFL's Peter Schrager New 2024 NFL Mock Draft Addresses Bills Biggest Need

Chris Pirrone | Apr 16, 2024

Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell goes through drills at Texas Longhorns Football Pro Day at Frank / Jay Janner / American-Statesman / USA

Peter Schrager reveals his initial 2024 NFL draft for every team, where he has the Buffalo Bills addressing their most pressing need: wide receiver.

Here it is.

After weeks on the phones with GMs and HC’s, my first 2024 Mock Draft. https://t.co/eLUxc3fJWD

- Giants trade up for JJ McCarthy
- QBs go 1-4
- Colts trade up for Malik Nabers
- Eagles take Cooper DeJean
- Broncos go… Defense. @nflnetwork @NFLMedia @gmfb

— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) April 16, 2024

Schrager has the BIlls selecting Texas junior wideout Adonai Mitchell.

Vitals

• Age: 21
• Height: 6-4
• Weight: 196
• Birthplace: Missouri City, TX

Combine Results

• 40-yard dash: 4.34 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.52 seconds
• Vertical Jump: 39.5’’
• Broad Jump: 11’ 4’’

College Intel

• 2023 (Texas): Second-team All-Big 12 Conference. Led the Longhorns with 11 receiving TDs. Played in all 14 games with 13 starts (55-845-15.4, 11 TDs).
• 2022 (Georgia): Played in 6 games with 3 starts for the national champions (9-134-14.9, 3 TDs). Missed nine games due to an ankle injury.
• 2021 (Georgia): Played in each of the Bulldogs 15 games and started 12 for the national champions (29-426-14.7, 4 TDs).
  
  

Strengths

• size, speed and ball skills to become a very good NFL receiver
• smart player who knows can beat defenders with double-moves and subtle fakes
• good foot quickness necessary to beat NFL press and shake defenders with speed and sudden change of direction
• can beat defenses deep and is a proven jump-ball winner
• plays bigger then his frame might suggest and can win via contested catches and engage as a solid run blocker

Weaknesses

• Lacks consistency play to play and game to game: 6 of 14 games in 2023 with fewer than 40 yards receiving (but 3 games over 100 yards receiving)
• Tends to be focused on the long ball vs quick pass short game
• Needs to improve catching with hands
• Next level will require sharper routes with timing, efficiency and finish
• Must work to improve route-running ability to be effective in the shorter and more intermediate areas of the field