Percy Harvin to Take Snaps at Cornerback for Bills: Latest Details, Reaction

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Percy Harvin has made his name in the NFL with blazing speed and the threat of catching the big pass, as well as getting to the edge on a reverse, to go along with his dangerous special teams abilities.

But Chris Brown of BuffaloBills.com reported that Harvin might have another role come the 2015 season:

Putting Harvin in the secondary would not necessarily hurt during camp. The Bills' leading corner, Leodis McKelvin is on the team's nonfootball injury list, according to ESPN.com's Mike Rodak. McKelvin led Buffalo with four interceptions last season in just 10 games, as a broken ankle cut his season short. 

The Bills are sporting one of the best passing defenses in the league. In 2014, they were the third-best in the NFL, allowing just 3,292 passing yards. They also had 19 interceptions, the sixth-best total in the league. They should flourish even more with a defensive-minded head coach in Rex Ryan, who led solid defenses as a coordinator for the Baltimore Ravens and as the head coach of the New York Jets.

Harvin is one of the most agile players in the league, adding above-average speed with a 4.41-second 40-yard dash. There is no question he would be able to keep up with receivers, but his size (5'11", 184 lbs) might work against him.

Harvin joined the Bills in March after disappointing spells with the Seattle Seahawks and Jets. Starting his career with the Minnesota Vikings, Harvin has compiled 3,802 yards receiving and 885 yards rushing in six years in the NFL.

The Bills will have to try to get Harvin plenty of touches on the offensive side of the ball and help him jell with the team as much as possible. A combination of few catches and differing philosophies with coaching and teammates led to his fallout with the Seahawks and his subsequent trade to the Jets, according to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora.

If Harvin wants to play corner, even if it's in camp, Ryan is doing the right thing by giving him a look. A more involved Harvin seems like one who is more likely to succeed in Buffalo.

Stats courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference.com.