October 27, 2012; Eugene, OR, USA; Oregon Ducks linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) looks on in the second quarter against the Colorado Buffaloes at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Olmos-USA TODAY Sports

He was taken 46th overall in the NFL Draft by the Bills and has signed a 4 year deal worth $4.3 Million with $1.5 million guaranteed for the 2nd round draft pick.

According to OregonLive.com, he took a straightforward approach with NFL teams when asked about his past.  

“I just told them I put in my time and I’m moving forward,” Alonso said. “I’m ready to play football and compete.”

Alonso will compete for a starting job in a revamped defense that’s making the switch to a 3-4 system under new coordinator Mike Pettine. The Bills thought highly enough of Alonso’s potential that they traded returning starter Kelvin Sheppard to Indianapolis two days after the draft.

Only two players remain unsigned for the Bills from the Draft. First Round pick, Quarterback E.J. Manuel and Second Round pick, Wide Receiver Robert Woods.

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Jan. 3, 2013; Glendale, AZ, USA: Oregon Ducks running back Kenjon Barner (24) against the Kansas State Wildcats during the 2013 Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium. Oregon defeated Kansas State 35-17. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

One player for the Ducks who hoped to get his shot in the NFL was Kenjon Barner. Earlier he tweeted to me during an EA Sports event conversation that he ‘would play for anyone who would sign him to a contract.’  The former Oregon Running Back now has that opportunity after being picked in the Sixth Round on Saturday afternoon by the Carolina Panthers with the 182nd overall pick. Barner wrapped up his Senior season with the Ducks rushing for 1,767 yards and 21 touchdowns. He will join former Duck Jonathan Stewart in the Panthers backfield.

Day 3 of the Draft was also good for Former Duck John Boyett who became an Indianapolis Colt with the 192nd pick of the 6th Round. Boyett’s Senior season with Oregon was shutdown before it started as he had surgery on both knees and was unable to do a lot of work in the NFL Combine.

Barner and Boyett join fellow Ducks Dion Jordan(taken #3 in the First Round on Friday) by the Miami Dolphins, Jake Long(taken #20 in the First Round) by the Chicago Bears, and Kiko Alonso(taken 14th in the 2nd round) by the Buffalo Bills on Friday.

At the conclusion of the NFL Draft several undrafted Ducks signed free agent contracts with teams. Former Oregon Linembacker Michael Clay signed with Miami, and will play with #3 overall pick from the Ducks, former teammate Dion Jordan. Former Duck Defensive tackle Isaac Remington signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Speaking of the Eagles…

Adding some intrigue to the Draft, former Oregon Coach Chip Kelly took former USC Trojan Quarterback Matt Barkley to start the day on Saturday. He will now be a member of the Philadelphia Eagles who will enter the summer with five quarterbacks on the roster.

also, Former Oregon Duck Running Back LeGarette Blount was traded from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to the New England Patriots.

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Pro Day for the Ducks on Thursday was a day for players who didn’t have the chance to perform atthe NFL Combine to do so for NFL personnel at the Moshofksy Center.  Several players who were invited to the NFL Combine last month were also working out for scouts on Oregon’s Pro Day including Kenjon Barner who ran the 40 yard dash

At least one scout had @KBDeuce4 at 4.39 on one of his 40s. The other was closer to 4.5. That 4.39 is the low end of multiple scouts’ times. Tweet from @DuckFootball (Rob Moseley, Register Guard)

One of the more impressive performances of the day was from Offensive Lineman Ryan Clanton who bench pressed 225 pounds forty two times, more reps than any athlete at the NFL Combine. Some of the other highlights of the day included the performance of Michael Clay and a limited performance from Kiko Alonso, who ran the 40 yard dash at 4.68 and 4.71 seconds.

Scouting Ducks: NFL Pro Day at Oregon (via the Register Guard)

Barner was asked about where he would like to go in the draft. He gave the same answer he gave me in a chat he had with EA Sports earlier this month in saying, “anywhere that I can sign a contract.”

Michael Clay, who wasn’t invited to the NFL Combine, probably made the most solid impression physically, adding some muscle to his frame over the last few months as he prepared for his shot at the next level. On Thursday impressions were made with NFL teams, including Kansas City Head Coach Andy Reid who was at the Mo Center. We should know in a little over a month who may have helped their own cause when it comes to the NFL Draft and also in Free Agency.

All it takes is one player on a roster to get injured for an opportunity to play ball at the next level for some of these Ducks. From the sound of it, they are all ready to step in and contribute if asked.

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