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Buffalo Bills’ 2017 Opponents: Who did they draft?

By Ryan Brennan

Nov 12, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Eugene, OR, USA; Stanford Cardinal running back Christian McCaffrey (5) celebrates his touchdown in the first quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 31, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker (24) celebrates after intercepting a pass against the Clemson Tigers during the first half of the the 2016 CFP semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

The Indianapolis Colts drafted a total of 8 players in the 2017 NFL Draft and made just one trade during the draft.

The Indianapolis Colts had themselves quite a good draft this year, bringing in 8 new rookies in the first five rounds. They didn’t have a single draft pick in the last two rounds, though.

If having to face his college teammates — Gareon Conley and Marshon Lattimore — wasn’t enough, the Buffalo Bills will also face Malik Hooker this year — one of the top safeties in the draft class. He’s a freak down the middle of the field and will make it tough for Tyrod Taylor and company.

Luckily, the Bills have a variety of wide receiver talent, so they should be able to work around him.

In addition to Hooker, the Colts drafted a cornerback, defensive end, offensive guard, running back, defensive tackle and a linebacker –b all of them can see quality time as depth players. The Colts added a lot of depth, meaning this draft will also bode well for the future if some of these players can turn out to be more than that.

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Let’s take a look at the one trade they made on draft day:

  • Colts trade their fourth round (121) to the 49ers for a fourth round (143) and fifth round (161).

And for the 8 draft selections:

  • Round 1 (15): Malik Hooker, FS, Ohio State
  • Round 2 (46): Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida
  • Round 3 (80): Tarell Basham, DE, Ohio
  • Round 4 (137): Zach Banner, OG, Southern California
  • Round 4 (143): Marlon Mack, RB, South Florida
  • Round 4 (144): Grover Stewart, DT, Albany State
  • Round 5 (158): Nate Hairston, CB, Temple
  • Round 5 (161): Anthony Walker Jr., ILB, Northwestern

Obviously Hooker is going to be a day-one starter, but I would also watch out for Wilson, Basham, Banner and Walker Jr., all of whom could surprise this year and move into big roles.

Let’s move on to the final draft preview I have — the Miami Dolphins. The Buffalo Bills will see them in Week 15 and Week 17.

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