Every so often the board makes a mistake, and the Bills were there to profit. Nick Emmanwori, the No. 18 name on the board, should have been long gone before the 56th overall pick. Solid and sensible more than spectacular: a B.

They punted on linebacker, and it is the miss that keeps the grade honest. If Hairston pans out, nobody remembers the price. If not, this is the pick they hear about.

On the needs board they went 2 of 9, with interior defensive lineman the one that mattered most. They reloaded the coverage unit in bulk.

All told, a solid class that does its job everywhere but linebacker.