Buffalo Bills fans got their first glimpse of rookie first rounder Ed Oliver last Thursday against the Indianapolis Colts. Oliver has been in and out of the first-team lineup throughout training camp but got the start in the Bills’ first preseason game on Thursday. The ninth overall pick had Bills fans and analysts watching closely.
He also started the team’s second preseason game against the Carolina Panthers. Let’s take a look at how he performed in his first two outings.
Indianapolis Colts
Oliver’s introduction to the NFL came in the form of the 6’5”, 325-lb Quenton Nelson and, for the most part, he held his own against the All-Pro guard.