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Buffalo Bills announce 13 undrafted free agent signings

The most intriguing prospects are on the offensive line, where two big, physical tackles could make waves on the depth chart this summer.

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On Monday afternoon, several hours before the eventual hubbub that was Rex Ryan meeting with La'el Collins in Louisiana, the Buffalo Bills announced the signings of 13 undrafted free agents following the conclusion of the 2015 NFL Draft.

In doing so, the Bills increased their roster from 77 players all the way to the maximum-allowed figure of 90 - meaning that if the Bills want to bring in any more players from this point forward in the offseason, they'll need to release another player to do so.

Who are the 13 newest Bills, you ask? Here are the names.

Andre Davis, WR, South Florida

  • 6007, 211, 4.68, 32" vert, 9’10" broad
  • team MVP in 2014 despite missing four games
  • underdeveloped route-runner, questionable toughness

Clay Burton, TE, Florida

  • 6036, 259, 5.05, 30" vert, 9’3" broad
  • little-used as a receiver; blocking specialist

Jermaine Barton, OT, Illinois State

  • 6065, 332 - no workouts (knee/wrist)
  • Miami transfer, three-year starter at RT
  • physical, mauler in need of technique work

Tyson Chandler, OT, North Carolina State

  • 6056, 331, 5.39, 27.5" vert, 9’2" broad
  • 88-inch wingspan
  • stiff athlete, too long to play guard

Justin Hamilton, DL, Louisiana-Lafayette

  • 6017, 311, 5.11, 31.5" vert, 8’ broad
  • nose tackle experience; three-year starter
  • strong, quick athlete; depth upside

Andrew Hudson, ER, Washington

  • 6022, 248, 4.98, 31" vert, 9’5" broad
  • 12-sack season in 2014 under new coaches
  • small, average athlete, effort player

B.J. Larsen, ER, Utah State

  • 6047, 264, 4.87, 31" vert, 9’2" broad
  • strong-handed effort player
  • may be asked to bulk up and try to play on the line

Cedric Reed, ER, Texas

  • 6052, 269 - no workouts (knee)
  • four-star recruit (No. 14 DE) coming out of high school
  • passive, not physical, only periodically produced

Erik Williams, ER, Bethune-Cookman

  • 6024, 270, 5.01, 30.5" vert, 9’3" broad
  • missed 11-12 seasons (medical hardship); father 11yr pro
  • could bulk up and play on the line

A.J. Tarpley, LB, Stanford

  • 6002, 232, 4.75, 34" vert, 9’7" broad
  • solid smarts, can play in space and cover
  • not explosive playmaker, likely a career backup

Bud Noel, CB, Wake Forest

  • 5080, 177, 4.54, 34.5" vert, 9’11" broad
  • former freshman All-American, 40-plus game starter
  • tough, but size limits him to slot in the NFL

Cam Thomas, CB, Western Kentucky

  • 6002, 200, 4.67, 36" vert, 10’2" broad
  • good ball skills (11 interceptions)
  • lacks recovery speed, big talent-level adjustment

Spencer Roth, P, Baylor

  • spearheaded a great Baylor punt coverage unit
  • accurate, but hang time needs improvement