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Buffalo Bills 2017 NFL Draft Class: Grading the Players

By Paul Taylor

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tre'Davious White (LSU) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 27 overall pick to the Buffalo Bills in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Tre'Davious White (LSU) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 27 overall pick to the Buffalo Bills in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) scrambles with the ball against the Syracuse Orange during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Quarterback Nathan Peterman (Round 5, 171st Overall)

Grade: B+

Bio: Played at Tennessee & Pittsburgh / 6 foot 2 / 226 pounds

Resume: Career year in 2016, with 2,855 passing yards, 27 touchdowns & 7 picks

Strengths: Has quick release and excellent accuracy – both fit in with the offensive scheme the Bills will run in 2017, a smart player who has shown an ability to overcome adversity – key for the quarterback position, decent mobility.

Weaknesses: Doesn’t have great arm strength – could be an issue in late-season games in Buffalo, can be inconsistent at times.

Overall: Most draft experts seem to be in agreement that Peterman was a steal for the Bills. (He was projected to go in the third or fourth round.) Further, the likes of Kiper and Sports Illustrated‘s Chris Burke believe he could be a future starter in Buffalo. Certainly, his experience in a pro-style offense helps, but more immediately, he will challenge Cardale Jones for the backup role.

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