BUFFALO BILLS
Position needs before the draft: #2QB, WR, LT, LB, CB
Notable additions:
Mario Williams DE, Texans
Mark Anderson…Anderson DE, Patriots
Notable losses:
Roscoe Parrish WR, Chargers
Demetress Bell OT, Eagles
5 First round possibilities:
Riley Reiff OT, Iowa – With Bell lost to Philly, the Bills need a left tackle since Chris Hairston isn’t the best equipped to handle rigors of the position.
Michael Floyd WR, Notre Dame – Stevie Johnson got re-signed, but another option would definitely help the Bills offense.
Stephon Gilmore CB, South Carolina – Depending on who you ask, Gilmore is the number two corner this year ahead of Dre Kirkpatrick.
Jonathan Martin OT, Stanford – his stock has slipped a bit since he wasn’t able to work out at the combine (flu). I still think he’s top 15 material.
Dre Kirkpatrick CB, Alabama – Going to be a top 15 pick
This is my prediction of what the Bills’ draft board looks like. I’ve only used players from the list of players they’ve shown interest in leading up to the draft. (Click here to see the complete list):
1st Round Tier
- Matt Kalil OT, USC (facility visit)
- Trent Richardson RB, Alabama (facility visit)
- Morris Claiborne CB, LSU
- Robert Griffin III QB, Baylor
- Justin Blackmon WR, Oklahoma State (facility visit)
- Luke Kuechly MLB, Boston College (facility visit)
- Stephon Gilmore CB, South Carolina (facility visit)
- Melvin Ingram DE/OLB, South Carolina (facility visit)
- Dre Kirkpatrick CB, Alabama (facility visit)
- Ryan Tannehill QB, Texas A&M (facility visit)
- Cordy Glenn OT, Georgia (facility visit)
- Jonathan Martin OT, Stanford (facility visit)
- Fletcher Cox DT, Mississippi State (facility visit)
- Courtney Upshaw LB, Alabama
- Whitney Mercilus DE/OLB, Illinois
- Shea McClellin OLB, Boise State (facility visit or workout)
2nd Round Tier
- Mike Adams OT, Ohio State (facility visit)
- Rueben Randle WR, LSU
- Brian Quick WR, Appalachian State (facility visit)
- Brock Osweiler QB, Arizona State (facility visit)
- Andre Branch DE/OLB, Clemson (private workout)
- Chandler Jones DE, Syracuse (facility visit)
- Kirk Cousins QB, Michigan State (facility visit)
3rd Round Tier
- Russell Wilson QB, Wisconsin (facility visit)
4th Round Tier
- Joe Adams WR, Arkansas
- Tom Compton OT, South Dakota
5th Round Tier
- Bruce Irvin OLB, West Virginia (facility visit)
6th Round Tier
- Tank Carder LB, TCU
7th Round Tier
- Myles Wade DT, Portland State
Undrafted Free Agents Tier
- Travaris Cadet RB, Appalachian State
- Isaiah Jackson WR/KR, Central Arkansas
Pro days attended: Abilene Christian, Alabama, Appalachian State, Arizona, Arkansas, Arkansas State, Boise State, Boston College, California, Cincinnati, East Carolina, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Hawaii, Houston, Illinois, Iowa, Iowa State, Kansas State, Kentucky, Louisiana-Lafayette, LSU, Maine, Michigan State, Missouri State, North Carolina, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Oregon State, Penn State, Purdue, South Carolina, Stanford, UCLA, USC, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, West Virginia, Western Michigan, Wisconsin
Picks in the 2012 Draft:
Round 1, Pick 10 (10)
Round 2, Pick 9 (41)
Round 3, Pick 8 (71)
Round 4, Pick 10 (105)
Round 4, Pick 29 (124) (From Ravens)
Round 5, Pick 9 (144)
Round 5, Pick 12 (147) (From Seahawks)
Round 6, Pick 8 (178)
Round 7, Pick 10 (217)
Round 7, Pick 44 (251) (Compensatory selection)