Buffalo Bills’ Late-Round Pick Praised by NFL Analyst

But, fourth-round rookie running back Ray Davis could play a vital role in 2024.

High Expectations for Buffalo Bills’ Ray Davis

NFL analyst Marcus Mosher of The 33rd Team put together a list of Day 3 selections around the NFL with the chance to make an immediate impact this season, and Davis made the cut.

“The Bills don’t need a developmental running back with upside,” Mosher writes. “They need a competent No. 2 back that can spell Cook and carry the workload if needed. That is why Davis is such a perfect fit with the Bills.

“It wouldn’t be a surprise if Davis opened the season as Buffalo’s clear No. 2, and by the time the season ended, he and Cook were sharing the backfield equally. Davis is the type of runner the Bills have been missing over the last few seasons, and his style should fare well when the weather starts to turn. Outside of Keon Coleman, it wouldn’t be a shock at all to see Davis be the second-most productive Bills rookie this season.”

Last season, Davis rushed for a career-high 1,129 yards with 14 touchdowns, in his lone season in Lexington after transferring from Vanderbilt, where he spent two seasons after beginning his collegiate career at Temple.

Meanwhile, Davis flashed his versatility by catching 33 passes for 323 yards with seven more scores in 2023.

This season, Cook could play a key role in all facets of the Bills’ offense.