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Leodis McKelvin #0 | Cornerback | Buffalo Bills
Height: 5-11    Weight: 190    Born: , Waycross, GA

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Player Notes
May 5, 2008
Leodis McKelvin's first weekend as a NFL player went as smooth as he expected. There was a lot to learn, but he is confident in his ability to handle the transition, according to the Buffalo News. "I feel like I can compete against anybody," McKelvin said. "I feel like I'm getting better every practice and every day. It's been real good." McKelvin reiterated that he's aware of the high expectations of being the 11th overall pick, but he also expects to live up to them. "That's the goal I set for myself coming in, especially being drafted No. 11," he said. "If you're going to draft somebody at No. 11 you don't want him sitting on the bench or waiting for somebody. You want him to come in and play early. I'm going to come in and learn the defense and get better and better."

Our View:McKelvin is expected to start on day one opposite Terrence McGee. In the IDP world there is the rookie cornerback rule, which states the youngsters get picked on until they prove they belong in the league. In the Bills cover 2 scheme, McKelvin could make for a solid selection in leagues required to start cornerbacks.
May 1, 2008
Leodis McKelvin will play immediately at cornerback, but will see action on special teams as well, according to Buffalo News. McKelvin was considered to be the best return specialist in the draft, and had eight return touchdowns (seven on punts) over his career at Troy. Special teams coach Bobby April said, "He’s a hungry guy in terms of wanting to return the ball, and that’s a huge plus. And he’s good. We have two very good guys, but he’s not taking a back seat to anybody. Leodis will have his work cut out for him, but so will Terrence and Roscoe."

Our View:The Bills already have a great return game with Terrence McGee on kickoffs and Roscoe Parrish on punts, but McKelvin should make their special teams even better. So McKelvin should make an impact as a playmaker on defense, as well as special teams this season.
April 27, 2008
In what may be one of the most intriguing stories to watch this off-season, the Buffalo Bills have continued to focus their efforts on formulating the best young defensive backfield in the NFL. The Bills have SS Donte Whitner, coming off an outstanding campaign of 89 total tackles in just his second year in the NFL, and FS Ko Simpson, hoping to come back into form after missing the entire '07 campaign to injury, listed as starters on the current depth chart. This season, the Bills have once again used the NFL Draft to enhance those efforts, adding Troy University CB Leodis McKelvin with the 11th-overall pick

Our View:McKelvin isn't too strong against the run, but he is as speedy as any player in the draft (4.38" 40-yard dash as this year's Scouting Combine), he changes directions and adjusts on the fly with ease, and he has showcased outstanding instincts for the ball during his time in the college game. With veteran Terrence McGee providing coverage on the opposite side of the field, the Bills will let McKelvin battle for a starting job against Jabari Green and Ashton Youboty. Much remains to be seen, but McKelvin, on paper, may offer the best man-to-man coverage abilities of the group and could give the Bills one of the most formidable cover corners in the NFL.
April 26, 2008
The Buffalo Bills selected Troy cornerback Leodis McKelvin with the 11th overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft.

Our View:Many thought Buffalo would go wide receiver with this pick, but instead chose McKelvin, who can help out at corner and in the return game. He has blazing speed, but there are some questions about his ball skills.
April 26, 2008
Newsday suggests that the Jets may select Troy cornerback Leodis McKelvin with the sixth pick in the draft. Ohio State defensive end Vernon Gholston would be hard to pass up if available, but the Jets reportedly have McKelvin rated higher on their board.

Our View:The Jets have a greater need at right cornerback, than they do at defensive end.