Green Bay, WI (WGR Sports Radio 550) - The Buffalo Bills had two picks in quick succession in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. At pick 170 they selected Jordan Hancock, cornerback out of Ohio State and at pick 173 they selected Jackson Hawes, tight end out of Georgia Tech.
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Jordan Hancock:
Hancock played in 42 games in his four-year career at Ohio State. He tallied 98 total tackles, including four tackles for loss, two and a half sacks, three interceptions, 14 defended passes and four forced fumbles.
NFL analyst Lance Zierlein says:
"Position-versatile defensive back with good size but average coverage talent. Hancock is strong enough to play near the line or on the back end, and his heaviest usage has come from the nickel spot. He’s an above-average tackler in run support and in space but has average thump. He gets beat off the dribble in press-man and struggles to make up ground quickly against shifty route-runners. He does his job from zone by keeping catches in front of him and tackling quickly but lacks playmaking instincts. Hancock’s size and versatility helps, but he might not excel enough in the coverage phase to become a long-term starter."
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Jackson Hawes:
Standing at 6 -foot-4 and 253 pounds, Hawes spent the first three years of his college career at Yale. He transferred to Georgia Tech for his senior season. During his four-year collegiate career in total, Hawes recorded 51 catches for 566 yards and six touchdowns.
NFL analyst Lance Zierlein says:
"Hawes is a thump-and-drive tight end with the technique and fire to help make a difference in the run game as both a lead/move blocker and at the point of attack. Hawes proved he could move from the Ivy League to the ACC and fit right in despite the step up in competition. There are correctable areas as a run blocker but his demeanor and size make it easier to project his move to the NFL in that area. He’s limited as a route runner and pass catcher, so a roster spot will need to be secured with a steady diet of physicality. Hawes has Day 3 value with a chance to earn NFL snaps."
