The Buffalo Bills saw great potential in Tylan Grable, selecting the UCF offensive lineman in the sixth round of the draft this spring.
However, an insider cautions that the Bills might risk losing this promising player if they don’t secure him on the final 53-man roster. Nick Wojton from USA Today’s Bills Wire pointed out that another team might claim Grable before he can be placed on the practice squad, a recurring issue for Buffalo in recent years.
**Tylan Grable Could Be the Next Draft Pick to Slip Away**
Wojton highlighted the Bills’ recent struggles in retaining late-round picks on the practice squad. Last summer, the Houston Texans claimed seventh-rounders Alex Austin and Nick Broeker off waivers. The year before, the Indianapolis Colts picked up rookie offensive lineman Luke Tenuta after the Bills released him during final cuts.
Wojton suggested that another team might target Grable if the Bills waive him at the end of the summer with plans to move him to the practice squad.
“Grable could be the next Bills draft pick to be taken by another team if he’s cut, but Grable has always been viewed as a raw prospect,” Wojton wrote. “He’ll compete with [second-year lineman Alec] Anderson for a roster spot.”
Although Grable may not yet be ready for a major NFL role, he gained attention for his impressive performance at the NFL Combine this year.
**Rookie Aims to Add Versatility to Bills Offensive Line**
The 24-year-old Grable, a versatile athlete who played quarterback in high school and spent time as a tight end in college, is eager to learn from the veterans on the Bills offensive line.
“Definitely. And that’s why I was so excited about this opportunity to learn from players like Spencer (Brown) and Dion (Dawkins),” Grable said after being drafted, via The Buffalo News. “I’m looking to take any notes I can to become a better player because I know I still have room to grow, which can be a good thing.”
Grable added that he is willing to play any role the Bills need, noting his experience at various positions on the offensive line.
“I’m prepared to move wherever they want me to play,” he said. “I’ve mostly played left tackle, but I’ve also trained at other positions. In this league, you need to add as much value as possible, given the number of talented players. So while I have more experience at left tackle, I’m ready to switch if needed.”
