Review of the Buffalo Bills draft

Even though the Buffalo Bills haven't stepped onto the football field yet, a lot of draft experts have claimed that the Bills are one of the "draft winners" from last week's draft. While the Bills had a lot of holes on their team, one who actually follows the team realizes the biggest need for the Bills was on the defensive side of the ball. Seven of the Bills' nine draft picks were defensive players.

Round 1 (3)- Marcell Dareus, DT

Even though I had him going to the Broncos with the second pick in my mock draft and Von Miller going to Buffalo, I'm happy the Bills made Dareus their pick. He's a big, nasty player that has a mean streak and Bills fans will love it. The Bills are trying to turn their defense into a 3-4 front. They picked the right player for the job because Dareus is a three-position player in a 3-4 front. Even Jon Gruden liked this pick because he thought Dareus was better than Auburn's Nick Fairley.

Round 2 (34)- Aaron Williams, CB

I was pretty upset with this pick, especially with Da'quan Bowers still sitting there. Imagine the Bills having Kyle Williams, Marcel Dareus and Bowers lining up each Sunday, scary. Anyway, all I've been seeing of Williams, though, is that he is a great corner. Mel Kiper Jr. is quoted with saying, "He wound up going 34. I thought he'd be a late one. I thought teams like Philadelphia would look at him and some of those teams late (in the first). To get him where they did that's a nice pick there." He is great defender and a big, physical corner. Apparently, he is great against the run too, so that's huge for the Bills.

Round 3 (68)- Kelvin Sheppard, LB

Great pick. The Bills needed depth at linebacker and he was one of the better linebackers coming out of college. I was surprised he was still in the third round. Chan Gailey has experience with him, having coached him during the Senior Bowl. Could this be the writing on the wall for Aaron Maybin?

Round 4 (100)- Da'Norris Searcy, DB

Very versatile player. He has linebacking experience but plays safety. Tough, physical player. Could this also be the writing on the wall for Donte Whitner? I don't really think so, I don't see Searcy really pushing for a spot. I hope the Bills resign Donte.

Round 4 (122)- Chris Hairston, OT

Standing at 6' 6" and weighing 326, this was a good pick for the Bills. Kiper also thinks this was a great-value pick for the Bills. According to Kiper, "He's got long arms, but has to get quicker." He will be reunited with former Clemson alum, CJ Spiller. Chan Gailey sees Hairston as being their RT, which you have to believe he'll be given a lot of chances at earning it.

Round 5 (133)- Johnny White, RB

This was a head scratcher for me. I don't know why they would pick a RB here. I figure he is gonna be more of a special-teams type of player. According to the Buffalo Bills website, Todd McShay believes "he can catch the ball as well as any back in this class and is the biggest sleeper in the class."

Round 6 (169)- Chris White, LB

Another player who played for the Bills coaching staff in the Senior Bowl. They really like him. White is a tough, hard-nosed player with terrific instincts. He is another player that adds quality depth and special teams ability.

Round 7 (206)- Justin Rogers, DB

One knock on him is that he is from a small school (Richmond) who hasn't really faced any quality talent. A lot of experts believe, though, that he is a great player who just needs some time. He is gonna add depth to an already talented secondary. It will be interesting to see what happens with him.

Round 7 (245)- Michael Jasper, DT

This guy is huge. He's 6' 4", 378 pounds. He is a raw talent from a small school. This guy could be a hidden gem if he turns out, so we'll see if it happens. Good solid pick for the Bills' last pick of the draft.