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Vitals

Cornerback - Ranked #2

Sun Belt Conference :: Troy State #34

OTC Top 100 Rank: #10

Class: 2008

Height: 5-10 1/4

Weight: 190 lbs.

Forty Time: 4.38 Combine

Stats

2004: 17 TK 0 SK 1 PBU 1 INT 0 FF
2005: 30 TK 1 SK 5 PBU 0 INT 0 FF
2006: 66 TK 0 SK 7 PBU 1 INT 2 FF
2007: 60 TK 0 SK 9 PBU 2 INT 3 FF

Strengths

Good size and athleticism
Speed to stay with most receivers down the field
Fluid hips and good feet
Very good man coverage corner
Excellent return specialist

Weaknesses

Not very physcial
Gets his hands on alot of balls but doesn't hang onto them
Can improve zone coverage

Player News Feed

NFL draft recap: AFC East
2008-05-01 00:54:15

Did the Patriots boost their defense enough to support Tom Brady's offense in 2008? Reviewing the moves made by the AFC East teams in the NFL draft.

USA Today

Five Trojans signed
2008-04-30 01:14:19

Leodis McKelvin joined the Buffalo Bills at pick No. 11 April 26 in the 2008 NFL Draft, but he will not be the only Trojan from the 2008 squad to play professionally next year.

The Troy Messenger

NFL Draft: New beginnings
2008-04-29 07:45:05

The 2008 NFL draft was about re-establishing an offensive identity for the Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons and Washington Redskins. Carolina reiterated its commitment to the running game with first-round selections of power back Jonathan Stewart and tackle Jeff Otah. In Atlanta, the Falcons cut ties with the Michael Vick era by bringing quarterback Matt Ryan into the fold, passing on ...

The State

Bills Draft Cornerback Leodis McKelvin & Receiver James Hardy
2008-04-28 22:19:24

ORCHARD PARK - The Bills drafted cornerback Leodis McKelvin of Troy with the 11th pick in the first round. Buffalo addressed a key need on defense at the corner position where they've been inconsistent since the free agent departure of Nate Clements to San Francisco following the 2006 season.

WGRZ-TV Buffalo

Troy's McKelvin chosen by Bills in NFL draft first round; Lee, Groves go later
2008-04-27 13:38:11

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Cornerback Leodis McKelvin kept alive Troy's recent tradition of defensive stars going quickly in the NFL draft. McKelvin went to the Buffalo Bills yesterday (Saturday) with the 11th overall pick of the draft's first round.

WLOX-TV Biloxi