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Even rookie Whitner surprised that Bills took him at No. 8
The Bills raised many eyesbrows with their selection of SS Donte Whitner, the second-rated safety in the draft, with the eighth overall pick, including Whitner’s. The Ohio State standout, who had been expected to be selected in the mid- to late-first round, told PFW that he was surprised when Buffalo called. “I didn’t think they were interested. Prior to the draft, I hadn’t talked to them and I hadn’t taken a visit out here or anything,” he said. “(But) I’m not really surprised I went No. 8. I was thinking I would go somewhere between 11 and 13; you know, that’s not too far of a jump.” Whitner also told PFW he believes he’s ready to start as a rookie. “Well, Ohio State has prepared me tremendously, you know, running an NFL-style defense, with coaches that have coached in the NFL, and the way that they coach at Ohio State. You know, they coach effort to the ball, toughness and attitude, so the coaches at OSU have really prepared me to come in here and take care of everything quickly and go out and play.”
I much prefer the 'stealth mode' of taking picks.
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