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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 12, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; Boise State Broncos linebacker Tanner Vallejo (20) pulls down Hawaii Warriors tight end Dakota Torres (86) during the first quarter of the college football game at Aloha Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marco Garcia-USA TODAY Sports /

Linebacker Tanner Vallejo (Round 6, 195th Overall)

Grade: B

Bio: Played at Boise State / 6 foot 1 / 228 pounds

Resume: Won MVP awards for MWC Championship game & Fiesta Bowl in 2014

Strengths: Good instincts to find the ball, strong in pass coverage, toughness shown by his ability to play through injuries, the consummate teammate, good speed and athleticism.

Weaknesses: Limited by injury in 2016, had surgery on broken wrist after the season, concerns about his durability, not a particularly strong player (although the Bills could work on this).

Overall: Some experts believe Vallejo could be a reach, given that his best play came during his sophomore year. However, it could be argued this shows the potential is there, especially since he has been compromised since by injury. Further, like Milano, he addresses the Bills’ pressing need at linebacker. Should make the 2017 roster, although not as a starter.

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Now it’s your turn – what grades would you give to any or all of the players selected by the Bills? Further, what draft grade would you give the Bills overall? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

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