Leodis McKelvin was drafted No. 11 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Troy. 111 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 11 · #11 overall
Leodis McKelvin Troy Draft
Leodis McKelvin was drafted No. 11 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2008 NFL Draft out of Troy. 111 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #11
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 111
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 293rd at Troy
The pick
How Leodis McKelvin came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Troy
Sun Belt at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'10" · 190 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 9 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
111 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 111
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 293rd among Troy picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2586% of career value
- Final season
- 20168 years after the draft
Around pick 11
Who came off the board on either side of Leodis McKelvin.
USC
Tennessee · 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Boise State · 2× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
Oregon · 1× Pro Bowl
Other DB picks from Troy
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Leodis McKelvin in the 2008 NFL Draft
Leodis McKelvin is a Defensive back out of Troy selected No. 11 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2008 NFL Draft. 111 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Troy has produced 31 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Leodis McKelvin drafted?
Leodis McKelvin was selected No. 11 overall by the Buffalo Bills in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 11). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/leodis-mckelvin.
What college did Leodis McKelvin play for?
Leodis McKelvin played college football at Troy in the Sun Belt. See every Troy draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/troy-trojans.
How did Leodis McKelvin's NFL career turn out?
111 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/leodis-mckelvin.