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Buffalo Bills: In-Depth 2017 NFL Draft Review

By Jon Dove

Nov 19, 2016; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Zay Jones (7) gets ready for a play during the third quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Navy defeated East Carolina 66-31. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2016; Greenville, NC, USA; East Carolina Pirates wide receiver Zay Jones (7) gets ready for a play during the third quarter against the Navy Midshipmen at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium. Navy defeated East Carolina 66-31. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 28, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls running back Jahad Thomas (5) and offensive lineman Dion Dawkins (66) celebrate after a 60 yard touchdown run during the second half against the Connecticut Huskies at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple won 27-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Temple Owls running back Jahad Thomas (5) and offensive lineman Dion Dawkins (66) celebrate after a 60 yard touchdown run during the second half against the Connecticut Huskies at Lincoln Financial Field. Temple won 27-3. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Bills handled themselves well during the 2017 NFL Draft. They pulled off a few trades that both landed them talented players and future draft capital. It’s important not to ignore the fact they grabbed a 2018 1st round pick when evaluating this draft.

That pick is like a lottery ticket that could reap major rewards should the Chiefs struggle. At the very least, the Bills head into the 2018 Draft with two 1st round picks and a chance to add some significant difference makers.

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The 2017 draft should also provide the Bills with lots of production. Zay Jones is going to get plenty of opportunities and has the talent to be a big-play threat. He will go through some growing pains, but you can’t teach his size-speed combination.

Tre’Davious White isn’t flashy but he’s someone who will get the job done. He has the size to matchup with bigger targets and the quickness to keep in-phase. His improved ball skills make him a threat to pull down interceptions.

Look for Dion Dawkins to earn a starting job early in the season. He should get plenty of opportunities to seize the right tackle job.

Nathan Peterman was a steal in the 5th round even if he never develops into anything more than a good backup.

Grade: B+

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