By Ryan Talbot | rtalbot@nyup.com

The 2019 NFL Draft is just around the corner.

Leading up to the draft, the Buffalo Bills will invite 30 prospects on pre-draft visits while also holding private workouts with possible targets in this year's draft class.

Who have the Bills invited on pre-draft visits? Which prospects are getting private workouts? Keep track of it here and make our draft tracker your one stop spot for the latest Bills draft news.

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Sean M. Haffey

Blake Cashman, LB, Minnesota

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Justin Melo of The Draft Wire reported that Blake Cashman made a pre-draft visit with the Bills. With Lorenzo Alexander likely playing his last season, Buffalo could look to add the Minnesota linebacker on the final day of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Cashman stood out at the combine when he ran a 4.5 40-yard dash.

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Frederick Breedon

Dawson Knox, TE, Ole Miss

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Jared Stanger originally reported Dawson Knox's pre-draft visit. The Ole Miss tight end essentially confirmed his visit by posting on Instagram with a picture of chicken wings and a Buffalo, NY tag on the post.

The Bills also reportedly had a private workout with Knox. If the team misses out on T.J. Hockenson, Noah Fant and Irv Smith Jr., Knox could be their target on day two of the draft.

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Local pro day

The following prospects took part in the Bills' local pro day.

UB QB Tyree Jackson

UB WR Anthony Johnson

Central Connecticut QB Jake Dolegala

UB DE Chuck Harris

UB CB Cam Lewis

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Tyler Lecka

Deebo Samuel, WR, South Carolina

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

In an appearance on NFL Total Access, Deebo Samuel revealed that he'd be heading to Buffalo on Wednesday for a pre-draft visit. Samuel is viewed as a day two prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft and could be in play for the Bills at pick 40.

Samuel caught 62 passes for 882 yards and 11 touchdowns in 2018 with the Gamecocks.

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Quinnen Williams, DT, Alabama

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Josina Anderson reported on Friday that Quinnen Williams would be making a pre-draft visit with the Bills. Williams, arguably the draft's best defensive player, is unlikely to be available at pick 9, but Buffalo could look to trade up for the defensive tackle.

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Shareef Miller, DE, Penn State

Pre-draft visitor

Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network reported that Shareef Miller wrapped out a pre-draft visit with the Bills on Friday. As mentioned by Garafolo, Miller is viewed as a day three prospect in this year's draft class. Buffalo has a lot of question marks at defensive end and could look to add Miller late in the hopes of developing him on their practice squad.

Miller does not count as a top-30 visit as Penn State is considered "Bills territory."

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Sean Bunting, CB, Central Michigan

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Erik Turner of Cover 1 and The Athletic reported that Sean Bunting made a pre-draft visit with the Bills. Bunting recorded nine interceptions and 15 passes defensed in three seasons with the Chippewas. Lance Zierlein of NFL.com compared Bunting to Bills CB Levi Wallace.

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Christian Petersen

Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State

Pre-draft visitor

Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle reported on Wednesday that Miles Sanders would be making a pre-draft visit with the Bills. Sanders is considered the best running back in this year's draft class. With LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore on the wrong side of 30, it's possible that Sanders is Buffalo's target in Round 2.

Sanders does not count as a top-30 visit as Penn State is considered "Bills territory."

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Julio Aguilar

Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Darrell Henderson made a pre-draft visit with Buffalo per his Instagram account. Henderson is one of the draft's better running backs. In his time at Memphis, Henderson forced 57 missed tackles rushing the ball.

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Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Greg Little shared on his Instagram that he's in Buffalo for a pre-draft visit. Teams that miss out on the likes of Jawaan Taylor, Jonah Williams and Andre Dillard could target Little.

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Chauncey-Gardner Johnson, S, Florida

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Josh Norris of NBC Sports reported that Chauncey Gardner-Johnson is making a pre-draft visit with the Bills. In three seasons at Florida, the safety recorded 161 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, nine interceptions and 12 passes defensed. Johnson has been projected as a second round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

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Justin K. Aller

Trevon Wesco, TE, West Virginia

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

NYUP was informed that West Virginia TE Trevon Wesco would be making a pre-draft visit with the Bills.

Wesco is coming off of a season in which he caught 26 passes for 366 yards and one touchdown.

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Elgton Jenkins, C, Mississippi State

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Jared Stanger first reported Elgton Jenkins' pre-draft visit. The offensive center later confirmed the visit by posting photos on his Instagram.

Despite signing Mitch Morse in free agency, Buffalo is doing their due diligence on one of the draft's better centers.

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Ryan M. Kelly

Hamp Cheevers, CB, Boston College

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Justin Melo of The Draft Wire reported on Sunday night that Boston College CB Hamp Cheevers was on a pre-draft visit with the Bills.

Cheevers had seven interceptions in 2018 and one defensive touchdown.

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Vosean Joseph, LB, Florida

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Ian Rapoport reported that Florida LB Vosean Joseph was on a pre-draft visit with the Bills on Sunday (4/7). Joseph's junior season saw him record 93 total tackles, four sacks and nine tackles for loss.

Joseph is projected to be a weakside linebacker in the NFL.

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We know OT Tytus Howard has the feet to play tackle in the NFL, but it’s great to see this type of physicality from him. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/IXkmVCVVpy — Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 24, 2019

Tytus Howard, OT, Alabama State

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Alabama State OT Tytus Howard tells NYUP that he'll be making a pre-draft visit with the Bills. Howard is in high demand and will be making 24 pre-draft visits leading up to the 2019 NFL Draft.

Dane Brugler of The Athletic views Howard, a former high school quarterback, as a third round pick in this year's draft class. Ty Nsekhe is the favorite to win Buffalo's right tackle job, but Howard could be his heir apparent if drafted by the Bills.

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Rashan Gary, DL, Michigan

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Rashan Gary told Chris Simms that he'd be making a pre-draft visit with the Bills.

“I just got back from seeing the Jaguars,” Gary told Simms. “Next visit is gonna be to the Raiders. I gotta see Seattle, Bengals, Bills, Detroit. I have a couple more teams too.”

Gary is one of the most versatile defensive linemen in this year's draft class. The former Michigan Wolverine can line up at multiple spots along the defensive line which may appeal to Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott.

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Josh Allen, EDGE, Kentucky

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Kentucky EDGE Josh Allen will be making a pre-draft visit with the Bills according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Allen is considered one of the draft's top prospects. Buffalo would realistically have to trade up to land the Kentucky defender.

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Jaylon Ferguson, DE, Louisiana Tech

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Mike Garafolo reported that Jaylon Ferguson would be making a pre-draft visit with the Bills. This isn't the first time the Bills have shown interest in the defensive end. Tony Pauline reported that Buffalo met one-on-one with Ferguson before his pro day.

Ferguson is coming off of a season in which he recorded 17.5 sacks and 26 tackles for loss.

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Khalen Saunders, DT, Western Illinois

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Sources tell NYUP that the Bills will be hosting Western Illinois DT Khalen Saunders on a pre-draft visit in April. Saunders, considered a day-two pick in the 2019 NFL Draft,

Saunders recorded 127 total tackles, 18 sacks, 34.5 tackles for loss and six forced fumbles in four seasons at Western Illinois.

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A.J. Brown, WR, Ole Miss

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

James Palmer reported on Friday that Ole Miss WR A.J. Brown will be heading to Buffalo for a pre-draft visit. In 12 games this season, Brown caught 85 passes for 1,320 yards and six touchdowns. Brown is a borderline first round pick, but could fall to the Bills' second round selection (pick 40).

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D.K. Metcalf, WR, Ole Miss

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Palmer also reported that Brown's teammate, D.K. Metcalf, would be heading to the Bills on a pre-draft visit. Metcalf amazed many at the NFL Combine when he ran the 40-yard dash in 4.33 second and displayed an impressive vertical leap (40.5 inches), but the also struggled during agility drills. Metcalf is projected to be the first wide receiver selected in April's draft.

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Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Andrew DiCecco of The Eagles Wire reported that Virginia safety Juan Thornhill would be making a pre-draft visit with the Bills. Thornhill is projected as a day two pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.

Thornhill recorded 13 interceptions and 26 passes defensed in his career at Virginia.

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N'Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Omar Ruiz of the NFL Network revealed that N'Keal Harry has a pre-draft visit setup with the Bills. Harry is considered to be one of the draft's top wide receivers and may be available when the Bills are on the clock in Round 2 (Pick 40).

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Joe Robbins

Montez Sweat, DE, Mississippi State

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that the Bills would be hosting Montez Sweat on a pre-draft visit. Sweat, a projected first-round pick, recorded 22.5 sacks and 30 tackles for loss in two seasons at Mississippi State.

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Jawaan Taylor, OT, Florida

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

The Bills have added a lot of players to their offensive line in free agency, but that won't stop the team from hosting Jawaan Taylor on a pre-draft visit. Taylor is viewed as one of the draft's best offensive tackles and has been projected as a top-10 pick in multiple mock drafts.

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Brian Burns. DE. Florida State

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Jon Ledyard of The Draft Network reported that Brian Burns has pre-draft visits/meetings with every team in the top-10 of the 2019 NFL Draft, minus the New York Jets. Burns, considered to be a first round pick, had 10 sacks and 15.5 tackles for loss in 2018.

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Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

The Bills will reportedly host tight end Jace Sternberger on a pre-draft visit. Sternberger is one of the draft's better mid-round prospects at tight end. The tight end is coming off of a season in which he caught 48 passes for 832 yards and 10 touchdowns.

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Joejuan Williams, CB, Vanderbilt

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Buffalo's cornerback depth chart has improved with the additions of Kevin Johnson and E.J. Gaines, but that's not stopping the Bills from bringing in cornerbacks for pre-draft visits. Justin Melo reported that Buffalo would be hosting Joejuan Williams for a pre-draft visit.

Williams recorded 25 passes defensed and four interceptions in three seasons at Vanderbilt.

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Ed Oliver, DT, Houston

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

A source close to the defensive tackle informed NYUP that Ed Oliver would be making a pre-draft visit with the Bills.

Oliver is a target for the Bills in Round 1 after losing Kyle Williams to retirement. There are some questions about the weight Oliver played at while at Houston, but his ability to stop the run and get after the quarterback cannot be questioned.

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Maxx Crosby, DE, Eastern Michigan

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Maxx Crosby is a day three prospect at defensive end. The developmental defensive end will make his visit with the Bills in April.

Crosby recorded 162 total tackles (41.0 TFL), 20 sacks, one interception, eight forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries in 37 career games.

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Nate Davis, IOL, Charlotte

Top-30 pre-draft visitor

Buffalo put plenty of money into addressing their offensive line in free agency, but that's not stopping the team from bringing Nate Davis in for a pre-draft visit.

Davis, viewed as a mid-round prospect, made 37 starts in his collegiate career at right guard and right tackle.

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Amani Oruwariye, CB, Penn State

Pre-draft visitor

Levi Wallace performed well as the Bills' No. 2 cornerback once promoted to the 53-man roster, but Buffalo could look for further competition and depth in the draft.

Oruwariye has limited starting experience from his time at Penn State, but he performed well when put into Penn State's starting lineup. The Nittany Lion prospect recorded 50 total tackles, 11 passes defensed and three interceptions this season.

Oruwariye does not count as a top-30 visit as Penn State is considered "Bills territory."

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Which of these prospects do you want to see in a Bills jersey following the 2019 NFL Draft? Posted by Buffalo Bills on NYup.com on Thursday, February 28, 2019

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Noah Fant, TE, Iowa

Private workout

A source informed NYUP that Noah Fant held a private workout with the Bills in late-March. Fant is one of the top tight ends in the draft class and is projected to be selected in Round 1.

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DeAndre Thompkins, WR, Penn State

Private workout

DeAndre Thompkins recently worked out for the Bills. The wide receiver caught 25 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns in 2018. Thompkins is an UDFA candidate.

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Will Harris, S, Boston College

Private workout

Will Harris had a private workout with the Bills per Justin Melo of The Draft Wire. The Boston College safety is viewed as a day three pick that could stick on a roster due to his special teams ability.

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Oshane Ximines, EDGE, Old Dominion

Private workout

Oshane Ximines revealed he had a private workout with Buffalo during a spot on SiriusXM NFL Radio. Ximines is projected to be an early day three pick in the draft. Considering Buffalo's need at EDGE, he could be on Buffalo's radar if the team does not address the position on the first two days of the draft.

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Gary Jennings, WR, West Virginia

Private workout

Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle reported that Buffalo held a private workout with the West Virginia wide receiver. Jennings ran a 4.42 40-yard dash at the NFL combine. Jennings is viewed as a mid-round prospect in the draft.

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Kaleb McGary, OT, Washington

Private workout

Aaron Wilson of The Houston Chronicle reported Buffalo's interest in Washington OT Kaleb McGary. Sources told NYUP.com that Bills OL coach Bobby Johnson put McGary through a private workout on Sunday night (March 31). McGary is considered a day two prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft.

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Kingsley Keke, DL, Texas A&M

Private workout

Draft Diamonds reported that Kingsley Keke will be having a private workout with the Bills. Keke is coming off of a season in which he had 7.5 sacks and 11 tackles for loss.

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Devin Singletary, RB, FAU

Private workout

The Bills will be holding a private workout with FAU RB Devin Singletary. It will be held one day after Singletary's pro day. Singletary is viewed as a day two or day three prospect in the draft. Considering the Bills' need to get younger at running back, it makes sense that Buffalo would do their due diligence on some running back prospects.

Here's what Singletary told NFL.com's Chase Goodbread about his private workout on Wednesday (3/27):

"I'm going to be in great shape (for the Bills) because I didn't want to go on a bunch of visits right before pro day. So I've just been grinding with these workouts," Singletary said. "So we didn't schedule any (visits) after Chicago."

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Dawson Knox, TE, Ole Miss

Private workout

Justin Melo of The Draft Wire reported that the Bills would be holding a private workout with Dawson Knox. This year's draft class has plenty of high end talent in T.J. Hockenson, Noah Fant and Irv Smith Jr., but Knox is one of the most intriguing prospects at tight end.

Lance Zierlein of NFL.com compared Knox to Kyle Rudolph, but noted that he's "more moldable clay than game-ready prospect at this point."

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On top of meeting with Samia during his Pro Day, I’m hearing the Bills flew back out to Oklahoma to meet with him again afterwards. Read up on the talented OL below. #ManFree https://t.co/SlZotsWRRe — Cover 1 (@Cover_1_) March 23, 2019

Dru Samia, G. Oklahoma

Private workout

Buffalo met with Dru Samia at Oklahoma's pro day and then flew back out to hold a private workout with the offensive guard according to Erik Turner of Cover 1 and The Athletic. Samia is viewed as a late day two-early day three prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft.

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Nick Easley, WR, Iowa

Private workout

Nick Easley revealed at Iowa's pro day that the Bills would be conducting a private workout with him this weekend. Easley has led Iowa in receptions the last two seasons and projects as a slot receiver in the NFL.

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Curtis Akins, LB, Memphis

Private workout

The Athletic's Matthew Fairburn reported the Bills' interest in Akins. The linebacker recorded 100 total tackles, one sack and three tackles for loss in 2018.

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Casey Bednarski, K, Minnesota Mankato

Private workout

Fairburn also reported that the Bills would be holding a private workout with kicker Casey Bednarski. Bednarski made 15-of-23 field goal attempts this season with a long of 55 yards.

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2019 NFL Draft: Who have the #Bills met with at the @Shrine_Game? Check out our running list and information on each prospect. https://t.co/NbgM9AJZDl #BillsMafia — Buffalo Bills News (@billsupdates) January 17, 2019

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Other reported interest

Below are notes on various prospects that the Bills have shown interest in and who reported said interest.

James Williams, RB, WSU: Bills met with RB ahead of his pro day (Omar Ruiz)

Diontae Johnson, WR, Toledo: Bills met with Johnson at Toledo pro day (Tony Pauline)

Malik Reed, LB, Nevada: Interest shown from Buffalo. Reed played under current Bills DL coach Bill Teerlinck at Nevada (NYUP)

Blessuan Austin, CB, Rutgers: Dinner with Bills before pro day (Pauline)

Kyle Phillips, DE, Tennessee: Bills showing "a lot of interest" in Phillips (Pauline)

Christian Miller, LB, Alabama: Bills have met with or shown interest in Miller (Pauline)

Justin Layne, CB, Michigan State: Bills have "a lot of love" for Layne (Pauline)

Anthony "The Gut" Johnson Sr., DL, FIU: Interest shown by the Bills (NYUP)

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