Buffalo Bills expected to land ‘incredibly dynamic’ edge rusher

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Looking ahead to the future beyond the 2024 NFL season, the Buffalo Bills have some needs to focus on during the season. One of those needs will be to add some pass rushing help.

It is clear that the focus of the team is completely on winning a Super Bowl this season. However, the front office has the difficult task of planning ahead and making sure the championship window remains open for years to come.

With Von Miller aging quickly and no longer a big-time player, the Bills need to target another threat to get to the quarterback.

With that in mind, an option has been proposed that would bring top-tier potential to Buffalo.

Jon Helmkamp by AtoZ Sport has suggested Buffalo could target Oregon Ducks star pass rusher Jordan Burch in the 2025 NFL Draft. He called him an “incredibly dynamic pass rusher” and an “exciting” fit opposite Greg Rousseau.

Burch is one of the best pass rushers in the 2025 class. Adding him to the Bills’ defense would be a seamless fit and would help bring the defense up a notch.

Oregon Ducks star Jordan Burch celebrates during a game.

October 4, 2024; Eugene, Oregon, USA; Oregon Ducks defensive end Jordan Burch (1) celebrates with teammates linebacker Bryce Boettcher (28) and linebacker Teitum Tuioti (44) after recovering a fumble after a safety in the first half against the Michigan State Spartans at Autzen Stadium. / Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Photos

During the 2024 college football season, in which Oregon has entered the College Football Playoff thus far, Burch has tallied 30 tackles, 8.5 sacks, one forced fumble and five passes defensed. These numbers show just how much Burch has dominated.

At 6-foot-6 and nearly 300 pounds, Burch is an extremely intimidating presence on the rim. His strength and athleticism will provide a fit for opposing offensive lines.

This would be one of the best potential targets that Buffalo could have in the 2025 draft. He’s the kind of shifty defensive presence the Bills have needed this season and could end up being an immediate starter.

Granted, there’s still a lot of time between now and the 2025 NFL Draft. A lot can change. The draft executive order still needs to be set in stone.

However, if Burch is available and Buffalo still wants to upgrade their pass rush, he would be a top target.

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