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STRENGTHS

Team-first player who played through severe wrist pain for almost the entire season. Sophomore season proved how productive he could be when allowed to play in the middle. Instinctive and quick to anticipate play flow. Takes aggressive contain angle when needed. Has a good feel for most efficient path to the ball. Maintains run fits and looks to spill the ball wide whenever possible. Plays with reactive athleticism to break down and quickly redirect his weight into runners trying to cut back. Shows a willingness to take on lead blockers with a leveraged shoulder. Good play speed with range to chase from sideline to sideline. Athletic enough to handle deep Cover-2 drops if called on.

WEAKNESSES

Angular frame with very short arms and may not be able to carry much more functional mass. Has never matched production total from two seasons ago. Below average play strength. Will struggle to unlock from a strong punch and fight back into the play. Could have issues leveraging his gap in the NFL. Can be washed away if he doesn't trigger downhill and stay one step ahead of blockers. Lacks thud behind his pads as a hitter. Has had issues sliding off of tackles. Has had to deal with injuries over the last two seasons and had to shut it down this season due to worsening of his wrist injury suffered in September.

SOURCES TELL US

"You might as well throw out this year because the guy was in a ton of pain all year long. It was obvious that something was wrong early in the year. I hate going all the way back to his sophomore year but I think you have to at least look at that tape to get a feel for who he might be able to become." -- NFC regional scout

NFL COMPARISON

Dominique Alexander

BOTTOM LINE

Vallejo's outstanding production his sophomore season is one of the things keeping him alive in scouting circles. From a physical standpoint, he's an undersized inside linebacker who lacks the long levers needed to keep offensive linemen off of him. His instincts and third-down ability are plusses, but he'll need to find the right 3-4 fit or attempt to move to an outside linebacker role in a 4-3. Vallejo has NFL backup potential.

Taking a shot on him getting healthy and hoping for what he flashed two years ago. This is the kind of pick that happens this late in the draft - players with some redeemable quality and hope they can be good special teamers and decent depth.

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@salsports

Bills final draft tally:

3 offense

3 defense

ALL 4-year college players (rare for 1 class)

Outside of QB, all versatile

4/6 can play ST

Pretty balanced draft.. Good draft in my opinion and getting a 1st next year helps..Filled some holes and got depth.. Go Bills

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Hodges picked by Vikes

 

Still hoping for Phoah Brown to not get drafted

I wanted Hodges or Kittle. The only thing I was disappointed in this draft, no safety or TE selected but maybe one of the undersized LBs will convert over.

 

Other than that I'm pleased with the result seeing as we landed an extra 1st rounder.

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I wanted Hodges or Kittle. The only thing I was disappointed in this draft, no safety or TE selected but maybe one of the undersized LBs will convert over.

 

Other than that I'm pleased with the result seeing as we landed an extra 1st rounder.

maybe a Barnidge signing coming
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The Bills are working the phones contacting guys who might be undrafted. Hope they get 10-12 guys to bring to camp that have a shot at special teams.

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Must...find....snark...

Sullivan is STEALING money getting paid for his mindless negative drivel. I won't even click his links anymore.

 

Every article is: "this team <select Bills or Sabres> is hopeless. <GM or Coach> should be fired. Everything just sucks and nobody is competent. I don't need to research the situation to understand why certain decisions were made. My superior powers of extreme negativism will carry me over. My analysis is that they suck, but don't ask me to analyze why or how to improve the situation beyond firing whomever is currently in charge."

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Not a good look for Chad Kelly. Zonked out on the couch.

I don't have the draft on. Did they show Chad napping?

Sullivan is STEALING money getting paid for his mindless negative drivel. I won't even click his links anymore.

 

Every article is: "this team <select Bills or Sabres> is hopeless. <GM or Coach> should be fired. Everything just sucks and nobody is competent. I don't need to research the situation to understand why certain decisions were made. My superior powers of extreme negativism will carry me over. My analysis is that they suck, but don't ask me to analyze why or how to improve the situation beyond firing whomever is currently in charge."

Except that negativity sells in Buffalo. We love it.
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Sullivan is STEALING money getting paid for his mindless negative drivel. I won't even click his links anymore.

 

Every article is: "this team <select Bills or Sabres> is hopeless. <GM or Coach> should be fired. Everything just sucks and nobody is competent. I don't need to research the situation to understand why certain decisions were made. My superior powers of extreme negativism will carry me over. My analysis is that they suck, but don't ask me to analyze why or how to improve the situation beyond firing whomever is currently in charge."

He hates those sports.

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