University of Arkansas guard Robert Felton was a first-team All- Southeastern Conference player and an Associated Press second-team All-American.
Nevertheless, he did not get drafted last weekend.
Felton was among the players on the field Friday at the start of the Bills’ rookie minicamp. He headed the list of nine undrafted rookie free agents signed by the Bills.
Felton, a 6-foot-3, 314-pounder, helped pave the way for one of the nation’s top rushing attacks last fall. Arkansas became only the third SEC team ever to have two 1,000-yard rushers. Both were first-round draft picks — No. 4 choice Darren McFadden and No. 22 choice Felix Jones.
Felton had 42 starts in 47 career games with the Razorbacks. While seeing most of his time at guard, he saw time at both tackle spots and right guard as a senior. Straight-ahead drive blocking is considered his strength. ESPN draft guru Mel Kiper had Felton rated the ninth-best guard in the draft. NFLDraftScout.com rated him No. 7. Felton graduated with a degree in criminal justice and sociology.
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