Ray Davis

24-Year-Old Running BackRB
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Davis is an interesting prospect out of Kentucky (and Vanderbilt, and Temple), one who is well traveled and succeeded at each stop. Davis (5-foot-8, 211 pounds) is short but stocky, and built to withstand more volume than someone might guess at a glance. Davis can use his low center of gravity to bounce off tacklers and avoid the worse ends of hits, allowing him to hit defenders with power while saving himself damage. Incumbent starter James Cook will remain the clear lead back for Buffalo, but power running isn't Cook's strong suit and it might eventually fall to Davis to handle most of those tasks. Davis is also a competent pass catcher, so if Cook were to miss any time Davis could immediately turn into a 50-snap player in one of the league's highest-scoring offenses. Read Past Outlooks
Buffalo adds fourth-round runner
RBBuffalo Bills
April 27, 2024
The Bills selected Davis in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 128th overall.
ANALYSIS
Davis (5-foot-8, 211 pounds) might not look big but he's a rugged runner with a dense build and the correct lean for managing traffic in the teeth of the defense, making him surprisingly difficult to get a hold off between the tackles. Davis was a high-volume runner for all of Temple, Vanderbilt and Kentucky at various points, in each case carrying the offense despite getting little or no help from the team around him. Davis' strong anchor is supplemented by at least average athleticism (4.52-second 40-yard dash), and he has the pass-catching skills necessary to make a positive impact on passing downs, so he makes himself a viable option for nearly any play call. Of course, incumbent starter James Cook is one of the NFL's most productive pass-catching backs, so Davis is unlikely to see much usage in that specific capacity with Buffalo, but Davis is likely a better power runner than Cook and could steal some looks in short-yardage situations. If the Bills don't add any other running backs, Davis could enter 2024 as one of the most valuable insurance running backs.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Ray Davis' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 8"
 
Weight
211 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.52 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.51 sec
 
Vertical Jump
35.0 in
 
Broad Jump
119 in
 
Bench Press
0 reps
 
Hand Length
8.88 in
 
Arm Length
30.25 in
 
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Set for immediate role
RBBuffalo Bills
May 7, 2024
Davis could immediately be used in goal-line and short-yardage situations, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The Bills selected Davis in the fourth round, and at 5-foot-8 and 211 pounds, his calling card is power. He should immediately have the chance to serve as a complement to James Cook in the backfield, though his ability to deliver fantasy value will come down to whether he is able to wrestle some rushing touchdowns away from Josh Allen near the goal line.
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