Ray Davis
RB - Buffalo Bills
2024 Outlook
Expert Note
View More NotesIt's been a wild ride for Ray Davis. He started his college football career at Temple and burst onto the scene immediately after posting a 21% dominator rating in 2019 as a freshman. His sophomore campaign was essentially a wash (313 rushing yards and one touchdown) as he entered the transfer portal, limiting him to just four games. At Vanderbilt, he missed the majority of the 2021 season with injury, playing in just three games. But in both shortened seasons, the 5-foot-8 and 211-pound RB was still the most productive back when he was able to play. He came back full force in 2022 with a 26% dominator rating with over 1,000 rushing yards and eight total TDs. With one year left of eligibility, Davis transferred again - this time to Kentucky, where he went nuclear, recording a 40% dominator rating and scoring 21 total TDs (14 rushing, 7 receiving). When you prorate Davis' career college dominator rating - based on the missed time in 2021-2022 - he comes out with a 27% rating. It's very impressive that Davis was able to assert himself at any stop he landed. That won't change at the next level. He's going to be 25 years old but that experience could help him hit the ground running if a team needs an RB in a pinch. He's shown to be more than capable of carrying the load and he's improved every single season in terms of yards per snap. Davis truly saved his best for last in 2023 with career-highs across the board in advanced rushing metrics. Has also averaged over 30 catches per season at two different schools the last two seasons, suggesting he can take on a three-down workload sooner rather than later. He screams like a player who contributes to the backfield in Year 1. He reminded me of other RBs who flashed pass-catching as part of their skill set like Travis Etienne, Jerick McKinnon (before injuries) and Kenneth Gainwell. He was drafted by the Bills in Round 4 and will compete for touches with James Cook. Davis met with the Bills RB coach Kelly Skipper throughout the pre-draft process and likely influenced how the Bills approached their RB room in the draft.
Player News
View More NewsThe Buffalo Bills have selected RB Ray Davis with the No. 128 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Fantasy Impact
Davis rushed for over 1,100 yards last season at Kentucky after a 1,000 yard season with Vanderbilt. He also caught 33 passes last year. He holds a lower center of gravity and is quick in space. He'll look to earn a role in the Bills backfield.
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Rankings
View More RankingsECR | Best | Worst | # of Experts | |
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Draft | RB #63 | RB #47 | RB #93 | 28 |
Dynasty | RB #45 | RB #34 | RB #112 | 24 |
ECR vs ADP
Rush Att | Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Rec Yds | Rec Tds | Fumbles | Points |
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49.1 | 204.8 | 1.6 | 7.4 | 58.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 37 |
Rush Yds | Rush Tds | Recs | Points | |
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Player stats are not available for the 2023 season |
Game Log
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Player does not have any game data for the 2023 season |
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Schedule information for the 2024 season is not available for this player |