
The Buffalo Bills finished their draft with ten new players added to the roster. However, the fun didn’t stop there for General Manager Brandon Beane and company. As they do every year, all 32 NFL teams rushed to sign their favorite undrafted free agents once the draft concluded. Buffalo came away with 11 undrafted free agent signings so far, along with 10 rookie minicamp invites. Let’s take a look at all the new signings and players invited:
Undrafted Free Agents
Southern Miss RB Frank Gore Jr.
We all know legendary running back and former Buffalo Bill, Frank Gore. While his playing time is done, his sons is just getting started. Gore is a 5’8″, 201 lbs back that knows how to find ways through holes and has good contact balance. He’s plays a bit slower than his 40-yard dash time tells, but he should be able to make a good run at the final-53.
#Bills UDFA RB Frank Gore Jr:
— Sterling Bennett (@49ers_Access) April 28, 2024
• 5’8, 201lbs
• 4.5 speed
• 1k yards last 2 years
• Solid pass catcher (+ in screen game)
• Excellent blocker
• Low center of gravity runner
• Not true power back but looks for contact
• Comfortable between tacklespic.twitter.com/BaCO9EARNP
Ohio State WR Xavier Johnson Jr.
Xavier Johnson Jr. is a 6’0″, 202 lbs wideout. He’s an exciting player that can do a little bit of everything. He’s not the biggest, fastest, or strongest. Although, he can be a great special teamer – both as a gunner and returner – but he’ll need to work on his receiving attributes, if he wants to fit into an NFL offense.
The VERSATILITY that I’m seeing from UDFA Xavier Johnson Jr….Bills fans get excited for training camp. Solid Curtis Samuel understudy.
— Karlton With A K (@karltonspeaks) April 28, 2024
Hope he can stick around, because I see WR, RB, KR & gunner.
My OSU fan friends say he’s a weapon 👀 #WeaponX pic.twitter.com/pgVRGK9PDY
Tulane WR Lawrence Keys
A smaller receiver, Lawrence Keys comes in at 5’11”, 170 lbs. Keys is a versatile wideout that can take a screen to the house or track a deep ball downfield. He’s a bit undersized, but it’ll be interesting to see if the Bills see him as a special teamer with the potential to be used in creative ways offensively.
#Bills UDFA WR Lawrence Keys from Tulane was a Notre Dame transfer … can scoot 💨 pic.twitter.com/wQ6uexAb9M
— Air Raid | Buffalo (@TheBillsGuys) April 28, 2024
Auburn OL Gunner Britton
Britton is a massive lineman coming in at 6’6″, 312 lbs. He has long arms and quick feet while excelling in the passing game. He’ll play through the whistle, but his agility and athleticism limits his ability to be consistently dominant.
Another great interview after the @ShrineBowl! @GunnerB75 is a solid dude! #ALLIN2024 pic.twitter.com/QwWxewe8Es
— All In Sports Outreach (@All_In317) February 2, 2024
Campbell OT Mike Edwards
Edwards is a gigantic tackle that comes in at 6’7″, 355 lbs. He knows how to use his size as he’s not afraid to lay a big hit downfield. His feet are great but his size limits his athletic ability. He’ll need to improve his run block and hasn’t played against top talent, leaving some questions.
I've learned the following things about Bills UDFA OL Mike Edwards
— Chris Trapasso 🏈 (@ChrisTrapasso) April 28, 2024
• Former ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• He was 6'5 4/8" & 363 at pro day, 5.33 40-yard dash, 7.50 3C
• Campbell is the Fighting Camels
Utah OG Keaton Bills
A player that was born to be a Bill. Keaton Bills is a 6’4″, 321 lbs guard that was projected to be a draft pick by many. His feet never stop moving and is very in control of his body while engaged in a block. His size makes it tough for him to consistently get out of his stance. He’s got the name to be in Buffalo, but he’ll need to prove it in camp.
My notes on Keaton Bills, UDFA with…the Bills: pic.twitter.com/BYD9Eyz4Sl
— Dean Kindig (@TCBILLS_Astro) April 28, 2024
Miami DT Branson Deen
Branson Deen is a 6’2″, 280 lbs defensive tackle that comes in after never playing a full season of college football. He has a good mix of pass rush moves and excels in the run game. He’ll need to stay healthy to make this Bills team but has the ability to be a force despite being a bit undersized at the position.
Welcome to The U Branson Deen pic.twitter.com/IfaubC8lgl
— CCANE89 ➐ (@CanesNumber1) January 9, 2023
Houston EDGE David Ugwoegbu
The former Houston edge rusher, David Ugwoegbu, comes in at 6’4″, 250 lbs. David has a long arms and big hands, helping him chase down ball carriers and wrap up. He’ll need to work on angling but also has the ability to be an inside linebacker. The Bills will need to decide how they view him and would like to use him.
“Officially his best game as a Sooner.” David Ugwoegbu (@D_U_30) has his best game of his season against Oklahoma State last season.
— Quinn (@soonergoat) April 26, 2020
Expect him to breakout with Year 2 of Speed-D‼️ pic.twitter.com/06G1b90ITK
Oklahoma EDGE Rondell Bothroyd
Bothroyd is a 6’4″, 277 lbs edge rusher that knows how to get after the quarterback. His quickness off the line stands out and keeps his balance while engaged with blockers. He isn’t elite in any one area and will need to become a very well rounded edge rusher if he wants to have a long career.
Edge Rushers with the highest pass rush grades this season:
— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 23, 2022
🥇 Chop Robinson: 92.0
🥈 Rondell Bothroyd: 90.4
🥉 Jared Verse: 90.0 pic.twitter.com/csoJx1DRaG
Western Michigan CB Keni-H Lovely
Keni-H is an athetic 5’10” corner that is terrific at mirroring wideouts. He has to add some strength to make up for his lack of size, but can go up and get the ball. Lovely is an interesting UDFA that could fit as a depth piece for the Bills that can line up outside and in the slot.
Keni-H Lovely is a CB prospect in the 2024 draft class. He scored a 7.68 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 574 out of 2473 CB from 1987 to 2024. https://t.co/mqIi55ezZl pic.twitter.com/5GIlqU7e0O
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) April 23, 2024
San Diego State P Jack Browning
After being a zero star recruit, Browning finds his way in the NFL after a playing both kicker and punter in college. His versatility could earn him a spot on the practice squad, but it’ll be hard for him to crack the top-53. He has a great leg as a kicker, but is more known for accuracy as a punter.
Jack Browning Buffalo Bills , SDSUhttps://t.co/lyF3eozkVT
— CarlSG (@XXXZZZ111432) April 28, 2024
Rookie Minicamp Invites
- Troy QB Gunnar Watson
- Kansas TE Mason Fairchild
- Wisconsin OL Michael Furtney
- FIU DT Jack Daly
- South Dakota LB Stephen Hillis
- Jacksonville State LB Kolbi Fuqua
- Clemson CB Sheridan Jones
- Arkansas CB Al Walcott
- Furman CB Travis Blackshear
- Syracuse DB Jason Simmons
- UB K Alex McNulty-Romaguera