Buffalo Bills 2010 NFL Draft Picks

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Needs Analysis: It was clear the grades on the board would not let the Bills select a quarterback, as they passed on Jimmy Clausen twice and Colt McCoy three times. It was obvious the Bills didn't like the draft class. C.J. Spiller is a playmaker, who will touch the ball more than any other rookie running back next year. DT Torell Troup and DE Alex Carrington are excellent picks to build the 3-4 defense. A dark horse to keep an eye on is OT Ed Wang. He has the athleticism to win the right tackle job before his rookie season is over.

Pick Player Pos Ht Wt College Grade* Fan Pick* Watch
Round 1, Pick 9 (9) C.J. Spiller RB 5'11" 196 Clemson 8.7 9
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Pick Analysis: The Bills ignored obvious needs along the offensive line to add the most electrifying runner in the draft. Spiller gives coach Chan Gailey a multi-purpose weapon to feature in his spread offense to alleviate some of the pressure on the Bills' suspect quarterbacks. While addressing the offensive line remains a priority, it's hard to argue against the addition of a talented playmaker with the ability to score from anywhere on the field.
Round 2, Pick 9 (41) Torell Troup DT 6'3" 314 Central Florida 5.3 --
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Pick Analysis: The Bills select Torell Troup to fill their void at nose tackle. The mammoth interior defender possesses outstanding strength and power, and is the stout force that the Bills need in the middle of their defense. Although some would say that Terrence Cody would've been a good fit, Troup has similar skills and should be a solid player in his first season.
Round 3, Pick 8 (72) Alex Carrington DE 6'5" 285 Arkansas State 7.3 --
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Pick Analysis: The Bills add a valuable piece to their 3-4 here. The long, athletic defender has the requisite size to man the "five technique" on the edge. Though Carrington has been inconsistent, his size and potential makes him worthy of selection at this point.
Round 4, Pick 9 (107) Marcus Easley WR 6'3" 210 Connecticut 5.2 --
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Pick Analysis: The Bills bypass an opportunity to pick up an offensive tackle or quarterback to nab Marcus Easley. The athletic pass catcher from Connecticut flashes big-play ability, and has the potential to develop into a solid third- or fourth-receiver. With the Bills slated to run a spread offense, the addition of Easley gives them another weapon in the passing game.
Round 5, Pick 9 (140) Ed Wang OT 6'5" 314 Virginia Tech 3.7 --
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Pick Analysis: The Bills grab an offensive tackle to address their void at the position with the selection of Ed Wang. Though he remains a bit of a project, Wang gives the Bills an athletic blocker capable of developing into solid left tackle in a few years.
Round 6, Pick 9 (178) Arthur Moats DE 6'0" 246 James Madison 5.6 --
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Pick Analysis: Moats is a conversion linebacker prospect out of James Madison. He is athletic and explosive, but needs to get stronger. He fits the Buffalo Bills' new 3-4 defense well, though.
Round 6, Pick 23 (192) (From Eagles) Danny Batten DE 6'3" 250 South Dakota State -- --
Pick Analysis: The Bills' makeover to a 3-4 defense continues with this pick. In the second round they took Torell Troupe, in the third round they took five-technique Alex Carrington, and then with the last two picks they've gone to small-school conversion outside linebackers. Batten from SDSU is an undersized, quick, try-hard edge rusher, whose motor never stops.
Round 7, Pick 2 (209) (From Lions) Levi Brown QB 6'3" 229 Troy 2.9 --
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Pick Analysis: Brown has been undervalued all along. He was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, but only as a throwing QB, not a participant. He had good tape, and he has a chance to be a very solid backup QB.
Round 7, Pick 9 (216) Kyle Calloway OT 6'6" 323 Iowa 5.4 --
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Pick Analysis: The Bills just picked Iowa OT Kyle Calloway. He's a right tackle, who may be able to kick inside. He's well-coached, tough, but not very athletic. He has to beat you with technique, because he has very average feet.