Buffalo Bills Ultimate 2012 NFL Mock Draft

With 10 picks in the 2012 NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills will have plenty of opportunities to address depth at key positions where a lack thereof led to their demise in 2011.

All week long, we've been compiling ideal, need-based mock drafts for every team in the AFC East. Here's a look at that angle from the Bills' perspective.

10th pick (first round): Riley Reiff, OT Iowa

Offensive tackle is already one of the Bills' thinnest positions, and that only gets worse with the news that Demetress Bell (yes, that's the appropriate spelling) has been signed by the Eagles. There are questions as to whether or not Reiff translates to a left tackle or right tackle in the NFL, but the added depth is worth a high pick regardless.

41st pick (second round): Zach Brown, OLB North Carolina

I jumped on the Zach Brown bandwagon a couple of weeks ago upon reading Russ Lande of Sporting News, who referred to him as a "draft riser." The Bills need to find their playmaking sideline-to-sideline linebackers, which pretty much describes Brown to a T. 

71st pick (third round): Brandon Washington, OG Miami

Washington can play both guard spots, and if injuries so dictate, he may even be able to contribute at tackle. The issue of depth became immediately evident last year, but more than that, Washington is a potential starter on the inside.

105th pick (fourth round): Chase Minnifield, CB Virginia

Minnifield has the versatility to play all over the secondary and is solid in both man and zone coverage. His willingness to contribute against the run will also be a welcome gift for the Bills defense. With Leodis McKelvin entering the final year of his deal, and with Terrence McGee already 31 years old, it's time to find answers for the future in the secondary.

124th pick (fourth round): Jarius Wright, WR Arkansas

The Bills have a bunch of big-bodied receivers already, and they could use a solid slot option like Wright, who has the ability to take short catches for big gains. His diminutive frame can be compensated for in a "move" spot, and Chan Gailey is an offensive guru and can certainly find uses for him in the offense.

144th pick (fifth round): Josh Kaddu, OLB Oregon

Kirk Morrison didn't inspire enough confidence to give the Bills any reason not to stock up on the outside linebacker spot in the draft. With this being their second pick at the position, they've sufficiently prepared themselves for a switch to the 4-3 for the long-term. Kaddu has the same sideline-to-sideline range that Brown has, and he adds to what is a revamped pass rush for Buffalo.

147th pick (fifth round): Tauren Poole, RB Tennessee

The Bills have two solid backs in Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller, but one thing they lack is a solid option at the goal line. At 5'10" and 215 pounds, he's just the type of wrecking ball who could be used effectively to convert goal-line stands into touchdowns and short-yardage situations into first downs. He had a down year in 2011, but he rushed for 11 touchdowns in 2010.

178th pick (sixth round): Donnie Fletcher, CB Boston College

Although Fletcher has minimal experience as a man corner, he has the frame at 6'1" and 195 pounds that suggests he could do so effectively in the NFL. He has solid ball skills and could very well be an answer for the Bills in the slot. Two solid cornerbacks in this draft should really help bolster the Bills' lack of depth.

217th pick (seventh round): Ryan Lindley, QB San Diego State

Lindley may not have the pedigree of a future NFL starter, but he certainly has the size at 6'4" and 215 pounds. He's not as mobile or accurate as Chan Gailey might like, but with proper coaching and with the right tools surrounding him, he could be a serviceable backup.

251st pick (seventh round): Levy Adcock, OT Oklahoma State

At this point, we're not looking for anything more than added depth at a position of need. Adcock could be a solid backup, but even if not, he warrants a spot on the practice squad.

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