National Football League

Bills select Ohio State QB Cardale Jones 139th overall

Published Apr. 30, 2016 9:42 p.m. ET

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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) After focusing on defense in the first three rounds of the draft, the Bills selected Ohio State quarterback Cardale Jones with the 139th pick in the draft.

Jones is a raw, developmental prospect who displayed signs of greatness along with inconsistency throughout his time with the Buckeyes. At 6-foot-5, 253 pounds, Jones has a strong arm and tremendous size.

After replacing injured quarterbacks J.T. Barrett and Braxton Miller, Jones led the Buckeyes to the 2015 national championship. He threw for 2,323 yards, 15 touchdowns and seven interceptions in 23 games.

General manager Doug Whaley said repeatedly that the Bills would look to add a young quarterback in the draft. Starter Tyrod Taylor is coming off a breakout season but his long-term future is in question as he enters the final year of his contract.

Buffalo now has three quarterbacks on its roster with Taylor, Jones and former first-round pick EJ Manuel.

The Bills focused on defense to begin the draft, selecting Clemson defensive end Shaq Lawson, Alabama linebacker Reggie Ragland and Ohio State defensive lineman Adolphus Washington.

Buffalo has three more selections Saturday.

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