Ray Davis
24-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
0
YDS
0
TD
0
YDS
0
TD
0
2024 Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Davis is an unusually well-traveled prospect who had three seasons with more than 200 touches and 1,100 yards for three different college programs (Temple, Vanderbilt, Kentucky). At 5-8, 211, his stocky build allows him to withstand more volume than someone might guess at first glance. Davis can use his low center of gravity to bounce off tacklers and avoid the worse ends of hits, saving himself some damage in the process. He also has decent speed (4.52 40), though his other combine numbers were subpar despite Davis being one of the older prospects in his class (he'll turn 25 in November). While incumbent starter James Cook figures to remain the lead back for Buffalo, power running isn't his strong suit and might offer a path for Davis to get involved immediately. The fourth-round pick will first need to earn his spot on the depth chart, competing with incumbent backup Ty Johnson, journeyman Darrynton Evans and undrafted rookie Frank Gore. Read Past Outlooks
Buffalo adds fourth-round runner
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.
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.
NFL Stats
Loading NFL Stats...
Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown.
Loading Fantasy/Red Zone Stats...
Advanced NFL Stats
Loading Advanced NFL Stats...
Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where Ray Davis lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
Detailed
Grouped
Side
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Alignment Breakdown...
Loading Team Alignment Breakdown...
2023 Ray Davis Split Stats
Loading NFL Split Stats...
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 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.52 secShuttle Time
4.51 secVertical Jump
35.0 inBroad Jump
119 inBench Press
0 repsHand Length
8.88 inArm Length
30.25 in
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Ray Davis See More
The NFL Draft sent best ball drafters scrambling as new talent landed on NFL depth charts, including Ladd McConkey in a weak Chargers wideout rotation.
Frank Gore Jr. could earn a backup job in Buffalo's backfield despite going undrafted. RW's Jerry Donabedian surveys the other UDFAs worth knowing in the 2024 rookie class.
Malik Nabers is an elite wide receiver prospect, but his landing spot was bad enough to delay his full arrival.
Saquon Barkley's move to Philly was one of many significant offseason changes, and with the NFL Draft out of the way, Kevin Payne analyzes the fantasy fallout.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
Set for immediate role
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.
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.