Buffalo Bills drafted seven players in the 2020 NFL Draft and while most of the starters were returnin..."/> Buffalo Bills drafted seven players in the 2020 NFL Draft and while most of the starters were returnin..."/>

Buffalo Bills: Ranking impact of each player from 2020 draft class in 2021

Oct 4, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2020; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 8, 2020; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills wide receiver Gabriel Davis (13) runs with the ball after a catch against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Bills Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /

Number 2 – Gabriel Davis

When taking into account the offensive philosophy of the Buffalo Bills and how pass-heavy they are, Gabriel Davis is ranked very high on this list. As a rookie, Davis had an excellent season that included 35 receptions on 62 targets for 599 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns, which was second on the Bills behind only Stefon Diggs. He also led the team in yards per reception at 17.1, which was over four yards higher than John Brown’s average and five yards higher than Diggs.

Entering the year, Davis wasn’t expected to have much of a role with a depth chart that had Diggs, Cole Beasley, and John Brown at the top. However, he was able to find ways to make an impact early in the season, and then when Brown missed time due to injury, he did a good job stepping in as a starter.

This season, he once again will likely be competing with a veteran, Emmanuel Sanders, for playing time. However, when taking into account what he did last year it wouldn’t be surprising to see him win the starting job and continue to play at a high level with increased snaps.