Van Pran-Granger may not start immediately, but he’s a great investment for Bills

This wouldn’t be the first time the Buffalo Bills found a starter in the fifth round of the NFL Draft.

Linebacker Matt Milano and receiver Khalil Shakir immediately come to mind, and the hope is that rookie center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger eventually joins them.

The Bills used the No. 141 overall selection on Van Pran-Granger, who totaled 44 starts for SEC powerhouse Georgia over the past three seasons. His national championship pedigree is just one of many traits that likely made him attractive to Buffalo.

The Cover 1 podcast recently provided an analysis of Van Pran-Granger’s athleticism and it’s clear to see why the Bills were willing to take a chance on the potential starter in the fifth round. The Georgia product recorded a 1.77 10-yard dash with a 7.46 three-cone drill during NFL Combine testing.

Unless he’s too impressive during training camp, the fifth-round pick likely won’t reach the top of the depth chart in 2024. After releasing five-year starter Mitch Morse as a casualty of the salary cap, the Bills reportedly planned to go left. guards Connor McGovern at center.

McGovern was Penn State’s starting center as a college sophomore, but primarily played guard in the NFL. Quarterback Josh Allen and McGovern have worked on building chemistry in OTAs.