Mark

Asper

Asper started three years with the Ducks at right tackle and right guard. The Bills announced him as a guard, so he’s likely to stay on the interior. Although Asper is a large, strong blocker at 6'6" and 320 pounds, he’s limited athletically and shows questionable footwork. He’ll have to battle for a roster spot.

“We wanted to get another center,” GM Buddy Nix said. “This old boy is as big as a house. He can play center and guard.” Asper (6'6/321) played guard and tackle in college, but held his own at center in a pre-draft all-star game. He’ll vie for a backup swing role behind Eric Wood, Chad Rinehart, and Kraig Urbik.

Called “as big as a house” by GM Buddy Nix, the 6'6" Asper played tackle primarily at Oregon. The Bills view him as an interior player, most likely as a backup center.

The No. 178 pick of the draft, the 6-foot-6, 319-pound Asper was called “as big as a house” by Bills GM Buddy Nix. He’s looking to make the transition from tackle to the interior.

The Bills, Eagles and Bucs also put in a claim for Asper. He didn’t play a single snap with the Vikings this year, but will provide depth behind Brad Meester if active on Sunday. Reisner made a brief appearance filling in for John Carlson earlier this season.

He’s taking the roster spot of G/C Colin Brown. A 2012 sixth-round pick, Asper appeared in one game as a rookie. He’s unlikely to be active on game days.