Rookies Making Big Impact for Buffalo

The Buffalo Bills seem to have hit the jackpot
 in the 2013 NFL Draft.

Let's face it, in past years the Buffalo Bills haven't drafted much of anything. J.P. Losman, Aaron Maybin, John McCargo and James Hardy were all first and second round picks of the Bills. What do these players have in common? They're all no longer employed by the NFL. 

But, this years draft looks very promising. Buffalo's top three picks have already become household names in the league. First round pick E.J. Manuel has shown an incredible amount of poise and leadership for a rookie quarterback. The former FSU Seminole's numbers won't make you jump out of your seat, but Manuel can get the job done with limited turnovers and smart decision making. 

Buffalo's second round pick was former USC wide receiver Robert Woods. Woods is possibly the best route runner to come out of the draft. Through the first five games, Woods has caught 16 balls for 265 yards. That's a staggering 16.6 yards per reception. Woods has been a much needed addition to an unproven receiving group. This rookie will continue to impress throughout his career. Don't be surprised if you see Robert Woods' name on the Wall of Fame at Ralph Wilson Stadium after his time is up.

In the third round, the Bills decided to take a chance on the very talented Kiko Alonso. While attending the University of Oregon in 2010, Alonso was arrested on a DUI, and was charged with burglary, criminal mischief and criminal trespass. Alonso stayed clean his senior season, but his draft stock plummeted. When the Bills picked 46th, they couldn't pass on Alonso. Since then, Alonso has been one of the best linebackers in the NFL, recording 23 tackles, 5 interceptions, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery and 1 sack. Alonso earned Defensive Rookie of the Month honors for the month of September. Let's see if the legend of Kiko Alonso will continue this season as he makes a push for Defensive Rookie of the Year.