Bills select Ray Davis in 4th round to join James Cook in backfield

The Buffalo Bills selected Kentucky running back Ray Davis in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 128th overall.

Davis dominated after transferring to Kentucky in 2023, racking up 1,129 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns and securing second-team All-SEC honors.

The 24-year-old will join James Cook in the Bills' backfield and instantly provide explosiveness to the offense. He'll become a fan favorite out of the gate.

Pre-draft profile

Davis will turn 25 years old during his rookie season. Considering how poorly running backs tend to age, that alone could be a disqualifier for some. But anyone writing him off is missing out on a really good football player. The Kentucky product has just about everything you could want from an every-down back. He's a smart, scheme-versatile runner who processes well and has an impressive feel for setting up blocks. Davis rarely goes down on first contact, as his power and balance allow him to shake off tackle attempts with ease, and he can make defenders miss with his lateral agility. Davis is also a productive pass-catcher, having recorded 33 catches for 323 yards and seven touchdowns in 2023. Forget the age - most teams only get one contract out of running backs, anyway. Davis is a baller.