"Who is Ray Davis? Get to know the Bills' rookie running back stepping in for James Cook."

 

The Buffalo Bills made a surprising change at running back on Monday.

Ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football, James Cook was sidelined due to a nagging toe injury. This was the first NFL game Cook had missed in his three-year career.

As a result, head coach Sean McDermott turned to the next man up on the depth chart: rookie Ray Davis. Davis quickly made his presence felt, racking up over 100 yards from scrimmage in just the first half against the Jets.

But who exactly is Ray Davis? Here’s what you need to know:

Who is Ray Davis?
Ray Davis is a running back for the Bills, standing 5-foot-8 and weighing 220 pounds. He was selected by Buffalo as the 128th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

How old is Ray Davis?
Davis is 24 years old, born on November 11, 1999.

Where is Ray Davis from?
Davis was born in San Francisco, California, but attended high schools in both New York and New Jersey.

Where did Ray Davis go to college?
Davis played college football at three different schools: Temple (2019-20), Vanderbilt (2021-22), and Kentucky (2023).

Ray Davis' NFL statistics
Before his Week 6 start, Davis had 75 rushing yards on 26 carries (a 2.9-yard average) and one touchdown. He also recorded four receptions on five targets for 18 yards.