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Buffalo Bills: Scouting the 2017 NFL Draft for a Running Back

By Daniel Hahn

Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) stiff arms Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) during the first quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) stiff arms Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) during the first quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 26, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Stanley Williams (18) runs the ball past Louisville Cardinals cornerback Jaire Alexander (10) during the first quarter at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports /

Stanley “Boom” Williams – Kentucky

Junior, 5’9, 196lbs

366 carries, 2,511 yards, and 18TDs

If you read my preview of potential centers the Buffalo Bills could draft, you would know I have UK bias, but hear me out on this one. Boom Williams does have big play ability and he was the Wildcats’ leading rusher the past two seasons.

Williams will be able to come into the NFL and be a capable kick returner, as he also worked that position during his time at UK. He does have a bit of an injury history that will concern teams. He never missed significant time, but struggled to stay off the injury report from week to week.

Buffalo Bills Projected NFL Draft Round: 7 or Undrafted

Williams is a former 4-star high school recruit, who played in the SEC for 3 seasons. He can bring another returner into the fold and a big-play running back if scouts determine he can run in a zone-blocking system.

Taking a shot on a guy like Williams may be the most likely thing you see the Bills do. Coming in as a 7th rounder in the NFL Draft or undrafted free agent provides them the least financial risk to adding new elements to the offense.

With all the injuries that can happen to a running back, training camp bodies are also a necessity.

Next: 6 Players the Bills Should Consider in 2017 First Round

What running back would you like to see the Buffalo Bills take in the NFL Draft, if they decide to? Leave your comments below!

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