ESPN says a Buffalo Bills day 3 draft selection could have a 'sneaky-big impact'

ESPN thinks a day three selection by the Buffalo Bills could have a "sneaky-big impact" for the AFC East franchise.

Buffalo's selection of Kentucky Wildcats running back Ray Davis in the fourth round was pointed out by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler as a draft pick that could have a bigger impact than some folks expect.

"One pick who could have a sneaky-big impact is fourth-round tailback Ray Davis, who has fantasy upside due to his stout frame at 5-foot-8, 211 pounds. He's got power," wrote Fowler .

Fowler noted that one NFL scout said that Davis should receive plenty of goal line carries in Buffalo.

"Great complement to [James] Cook and should get a lot of goal-line and short-yardage work, which should result in some touchdowns," said the scout to ESPN.

Fowler also pointed out that the Bills should run the ball more in 2024 with Joe Brady set to serve as the offensive coordinator (Brady took over as the Bills' play-caller midseason in 2023).

From ESPN : Keep in mind with the Bills' rushing attack under OC Joe Brady: Buffalo was fifth in attempts at 512, far ahead of its total of 430 in 2022. There should be plenty of carries available.

Davis, who started his college career at Temple before transferring to Vanderbilt and eventually landing at Kentucky, rushed for 1,129 yards and 14 touchdowns for the Wildcats last season. He also caught 33 passes for 323 yards and seven touchdowns.

The former SEC standout has ideal running back size, he can pick up tough yards between the tackles, and he can be a sneaky home run threat, too.

Davis flew under the radar a bit in this year's draft -- that's mostly because running backs aren't highly valued these days -- but he may have found a perfect home in Buffalo.

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