Buffalo Bills draft review

Buffalo Bills draft review 1 (9). Ed Oliver, DT: 6-2, 287, Houston

2 (38). Cody Ford, OG: 6-4, 329, Oklahoma 3 (74). Devin Singletary, RB: 5-8, 203, Florida Atlantic

3 (96). Dawson Knox, TE: 6-4, 254, Ole Miss 5 (147). Vosean Joseph, LB: 6-2, 230, Florida

6 (181). Jaquan Johnson, S: 5-10, 191, Miami 7 (225). Darryl Johnson, DE: 6-6, 253, North Carolina A&T

7 (228). Tommy Sweeney, TE: 6-5, 251, Boston College Grade: B

General manager Brandon Beane must have been thrilled to see Oliver slip to No. 9, giving the Bills great value while filling a need at 3-technique. A small trade-up brought a first-round type of talent in Ford, and the middle rounds included several players who could contribute early, with Singletary the likely successor to LeSean McCoy and Knox an intriguing tight end. Best pick: When a player as gifted and productive as Oliver falls to you, you sprint to the podium. He isn't as polished as Aaron Donald was coming out of Pittsburgh, but Oliver has the same rare athletic gifts. He'll be disruptive immediately while refining his pass-rush skills.

Upside pick: Knox's touches were limited by Mississippi's wealth of other weapons, but he's an excellent athlete who shows natural hands and explosiveness after the catch. With plenty of experience as a blocker, both on the move and inline, he could become a great all-around player.