Summary

Re’Mahn “Ray” Davis was selected in Round 4 (#128 Overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft out of the University of Kentucky. A highly productive and resilient collegiate running back, Davis followed an uncommon path, beginning his career at Temple, transferring to Vanderbilt, and finishing at Kentucky, where he delivered a breakout senior season. In 2023, Davis rushed for 1,129 yards and 13 touchdowns, added 33 receptions for 323 yards and 7 receiving touchdowns, and earned Second-Team All-SEC honors. At the collegiate level, Davis accumulated 3,900+ rushing yards and 40+ total touchdowns, consistently producing despite changes in scheme and supporting casts. He entered the NFL regarded as a mature, high-character prospect, praised for toughness, humility, leadership, and mental resilience. Coaches and teammates have consistently highlighted his professionalism, preparation habits, and ability to overcome adversity in life, making him a strong cultural fit in Buffalo’s locker room.

Strengths

• Downhill Power: Runs with excellent pad level and leg drive. Plays with urgency and physical intent.

• Contact Balance: Absorbs hits and finishes runs falling forward. Has a strong history of protecting the football.

• Short-Yardage & Goal-Line Value: Natural finisher in tight spaces. Reads interior lanes efficiently.

• Third Down Maverick: Reliable hands and effective on check downs and angle routes and willing, technically sound blocker makes him capable of contributing on all three downs.

Weaknesses

• Top-End Speed: Limited breakaway ability. Not a threat to take it the distance if he reaches the second or third level.

• Explosiveness & Limited Laterally: More power-based than sudden or dynamic. Not a true make-you-miss runner in space and less effective stretching defenses horizontally.

• Age for Rookie: While some will call him “mature” as a first year players, he is effectively an older prospect relative to typical rookie backs.

• Usage Ceiling: Best suited for rotational or complementary role.

Outlook

Davis is an excellent fit for Buffalo’s physical, balanced offensive approach, particularly in roles that emphasize downhill running, pass protection, and situational reliability. He complements more explosive backs by providing a steady, physical presence capable of handling short-yardage, goal-line, and clock-management situations. His ability to protect the quarterback and catch the ball cleanly gives Buffalo flexibility in personnel groupings without telegraphing play calls. Looking ahead, Davis projects as a reliable RB2/RB3 with defined situational value and the upside to expand his role based on performance and durability. While he may not be a feature back built for explosive volume, his toughness, intelligence, and versatility provide a high floor and immediate game-day value. For a playoff-contending team like Buffalo, Davis profiles as a winning-role contributor whose impact is felt through efficiency, physicality, and consistency rather than highlight plays.