Buffalo Bills 2008 NFL Draft Review

Posted: Sun Apr 27 11:35 PM

By Tony Moss, NFL Editor

(Sports Network) -

1 - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy (5-10, 190); 2 - James Hardy, WR, Indiana (6-5, 217); 3 - Chris Ellis, DE, Virginia Tech (6-4, 263); 4 - Reggie Corner, CB, Akron (5-9, 175); 4 - Derek Fine, TE, Kansas (6-3, 251); 5 - Alvin Bowen, OLB, Iowa State (6-1, 223); 6 - Xavier Omon, RB, Northwest Missouri State (5-11, 228); 7 - Demetrius Bell, T, Northwestern State (6-5, 297); 7 - Steve Johnson, WR, Kentucky (6-2, 210); 7 - Kennard Cox, DB, Pittsburgh (6-0, 190)

Analysis: Buffalo was one of many teams who thought little of this Draft's highest-rated receivers, forgoing that crying need to make McKelvin the first cornerback drafted. He'll start immediately opposite Terrence McGee. The wideout spot was addressed in the second round, where productive but troubled James Hardy was tabbed to complement Lee Evans. Ellis is a situational pass rusher with questionable work ethic. Corner, Fine, and Bowen aren't big names, but all will have a chance to contribute given the lack of team depth at their positions. Of the final four picks, the most intriguing is Omon, who rushed for 7,000 yards during his collegiate career, including 1,500+ in all four seasons.

Bottom Line: Didn't enhance the offense as much as they would have liked, but drafted several potential sleepers among their 10 picks.

Grade: B-