Buffalo Bills: Running backs to target in each round of 2020 NFL Draft

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 06: Running back Zack Moss #2 of the Utah Utes carries the ball against the Oregon Ducks during the second half of the Pac-12 Championship Game at Levi's Stadium on December 06, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – FEBRUARY 28: Running back James Robinson of Illinois State runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2020 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Round 7 – James Robinson

If the Buffalo Bills wait until the final round, a running back like James Robinson makes a lot of sense. At this point, the Bills should be looking for a specialist, and Robinson could be that short yardage, running between the tackles running back.

At 5’9″ and 217 pounds, Robinson is another powerful running back that typically doesn’t go down on first contact. Robinson played for Illinois State, a member of the FCS, and in the last two years there he had 3,189 rushing yards and 30 touchdowns.

However, he also had 569 rushing attempts, including an incredible 364 just last season. The durability concern should be a real one for Robinson but at this point in the NFL Draft, the Bills can afford to take that gamble.

WRs the Bills should target in each round of NFL Draft. dark. Next

If the Buffalo Bills are looking for strictly a between the tackler running back, and don’t want to select AJ Dillon in the fifth round, a running back like James Robinson makes perfect sense.

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