RD 1, Pick 23: CB Kaiir Elam, Florida

[nucci]

we only moved up 2 spots and cost a 4th round pick. Relax, not a big deal. He wanted this guy and got him

[1ManRaid]

6 hours ago, billsbackto81 said:

Far from BPA. 

 

Time will tell but for me it's meh, especially if Johnson, Booth and Lloyd become All Pro.

 

And if Elam becomes All Pro?  What if, what if, what if...

[nucci]

2 hours ago, Old Coot said:

Elam should fit in nicely.  He has two relatives who played in the NFL so he knows the score.

 

My only concerns are that he missed three games last season because of a knee injury and that his play was a bit inconsistent.  

 

Why come out after a junior season like that?

Why not...seemed to work out ok. He was picked in 1st round

[Steptide]

I feel the same abiut this pick as I did the tre white pick. Just kinda...ok cool. I trust beane. If he picked him at 23, he's an impact player and I expect it 

[BritBill]

51 minutes ago, 1ManRaid said:

 

And if Elam becomes All Pro?  What if, what if, what if...

 

If Elam plays his part in us winning a Super Bowl or two but doesn't make All Pro it really doesn't matter. Nor will it matter if the other CBs the Bills didn't pick make All-Pro either. 

[Motor26]

Can’t complain. Position of need, played very well in the SEC. Wouldn’t have been my first choice cuz of his seeming unwillingness to tackle, maybe that was due to injury. Either way, Bills have their number 2 corner and will likely trade picks to move back into the 4th anyways. Excited to see how the rest of the draft plays out. 

[TBBills]

7 hours ago, billsbackto81 said:

Far from BPA. 

 

Time will tell but for me it's meh, especially if Johnson, Booth and Lloyd become All Pro.

You don't even know what you're talking about. 

[ALF]

Kaiir Elam*, CB, Florida
Height: 6-2. Weight: 196. Arm: 30.88. Hand: 8.88.         Tall and fast, so far so good . Beane never disappoints 
Official 40 Time: 4.39.

[Solomon Grundy]

1 hour ago, 1ManRaid said:

 

The analysis said Josh Allen would never be accurate.  Elam can be taught to be a more aggressive tackler.

He looks like Antoine Winfield Sr when compared to Levi Wallace as a tackler😎

[H2o]

The only reason all of the negativity is being put out there by some of the bobblehead types is because of CJ Henderson. Florida guy, similar size, similar athletic profile, who busted in Jacksonville. Elam's coverage stats are better than Henderson were and the way they carry themselves is completely different. Elam also isn't afraid to tackle per say, he just needs to be coached up on his technique. Tre's knock was about his tackling as well. This kid is in the perfect culture, will be facing Diggs/Davis/Crowder/McKenzie every day in practice, and has White/Poyer/Hyde/Taron to learn from. If you all don't think he'll end up better than Levi Wallace, then you are sadly mistaken. Athletically, he is coming to the table with more than Wallace ever had and he WANTS to be great. This will be a good pick for us. Wait and see.  

[SydneyBillsFan]

Just watched the draft, goddam ass end of the world timezone. 

 

When Yolo blows multiple virtual loads over a guy - you know we have our guy!

[Motor26]

I’m pretty confident Elam can at least play as good as Levi did last year, with superior performance in the years to come.

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

To me the big news is Tre White able to start week 1.

 

If we have someone who maybe isn't the best tackler but has amazing speed and tracking as a #2 CB in zone coverage then I am over the moon

[hemma]

WTF.  Why do people think he traded up for giggles?

 

[atlbillsfan1975]

13 minutes ago, ALF said:

Kaiir Elam*, CB, Florida
Height: 6-2. Weight: 196. Arm: 30.88. Hand: 8.88.         Tall and fast, so far so good . Beane never disappoints 
Official 40 Time: 4.39.

Everything I read and watch shows he has great instincts. He is a well rounded athlete and played WR in high school. He also cracked the books at UF. 
I will admit I hadn’t done a ton of research on him till a few days ago and then post pick last night. Sounds like a great fit for the Bills. 

[stevewin]

7 hours ago, HappyDays said:

 

Reminiscent of Stephon Gilmore's draft day reaction

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

8 hours ago, mannc said:

So?

all the glitz and glitter 

 

cut off the post pic info on Elam

 

no pics from green room or home. 
 

was there the QR scan to get details on him?

 

it was like the production team took a break as soon as the trade happened 

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

 

 

[Motor26]

Although I am a bit skeptical on his tackling ability, he appears to have great coverage skills, and I think will thrive in McDermott’s zone scheme. Bring on the rest of the draft!

[YoloinOhio]