Round 1, Pick 9 - Buffalo Bills - C.J. Spiller

C.J. Spiller, RB/KR/PR, Clemson

Ht: 5’ 10 5/8” Wt: 196

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  Spiller is a dynamic returner and receiver who will give the Bills the game breaking threat they've been missing.  Spiller could contend for Offensive Rookie of the Year.

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: A dynamite game-breaker who has shown he can impact the game in any phase — as a runner, receiver or returner — and has special, “wow”-type talent. Instantly can upgrade the horsepower of any offense and supercharge a special-teams unit with game-breaking return talent. Has shown the unique ability to dominate at the college level, leaving tacklers grasping for air in his tracks, and is every bit as explosive as Reggie Bush and Marshall Faulk. Would be discussed as a top-five talent had Bush lived up to expectations, but the lessened value of the RB position could drop Spiller’s stock.

NFL projection: Top-15 pick. 

GM Jr’s scouting report:  Spiller is a player that surprised many when he choose to return to Clemson for his senior season because players with his rare athleticism, explosiveness, speed and big play ability usually jump at the chance to enter the draft early because they go high.  While he would have been a 1^st round pick in 2009, he has definitely helped himself this season by making plays in every way – Especially as an inside runner and receiver.  Overall, Spiller is the type of back that gets me excited because he has the tools to become a star back in the NFL who makes big plays everywhere he lines up.  No doubt he will need to prove his durability in the NFL to become the player he has the talent to be, but if he can stay healthy he will be a game changing ball carrier and returner in the NFL.  He was not only a star football player at Clemson, but was also a star on the track team and has been timed as fast as a 10.22 in the 100 (Electronically Timed) so there is no doubt about his being an explosive and rare speed athlete.  Despite concerns about his durability we would take him in the Top 10 because I am confident in his ability to become an elite NFL back and returner.

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Blessed with elite speed, superior elusiveness and return skills (NCAA record seven career kick return touchdowns), Spiller’s production and versatility is sure to earn high first-round consideration.  Teams will worry about his ability to hold up due to his size, but he didn’t miss a game in four seasons at Clemson.

Pro Football Weekly 2010 Draft Preview available @ http://www.pfwstore.com/detail.aspx?ID=695

GM Jr. 2010 Draft Guide available @ http://gmjrnfldraft.com/

Lindy’s Sports 2010 Draft Guide available@http://www.lindyssports.com/product.php?cn=332

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