2013 NFL Draft results: Buffalo Bills pick Kiko Alonso

With the No. 46 overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills have selected Oregon linebacker Kiko Alonso. The pick was made with an additional second-round pick acquired in a Thursday night trade with the St. Louis Rams.

One of the most versatile linebackers available in this year's draft class, the 6'3", 238-pound Alonso was a two-year starter at Oregon after missing the entire 2010 season with a knee injury. In those two years, Alonso accumulated 127 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss, a sack and four interceptions.

That last statistic is of particular importance, because at first blush, Alonso is a thumper - he's a linebacker that thrives on contact. His coverage ability, size and range makes him one of the more well-rounded linebacker prospects in this draft class, and he's an excellent skill complement to 2012 fourth-round pick Nigel Bradham, who will likely be the starting weak-side linebacker. Alonso's on-field temperament has led to some durability concerns, so that'll be something to keep an eye on.

There are character concerns with Alonso - he's had some issues with alcohol that led to a suspension - but in a high-character locker room like Buffalo's, those issues should be put to rest permanently. Mike Pettine gets a quality defender at the team's clear weak area on defense, and there's a strong chance that Alonso could supplant 2011 third-round pick Kelvin Sheppard as the starting middle linebacker next year.