2020 NFL Draft: 4 RBs for Bills to consider in second round

Here are four running back prospects who could be on the board when the Bills pick 54th in April.

Prospects to watch

LSU Tigers running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Clyde Edwards-Helaire, LSU

Edwards-Helaire busted out last season, rushing for 1,414 yards and 16 rushing touchdowns for the eventual national champs. He averaged 6.6 yards per touch. He added 55 receptions out of the backfield last year. 

At 5-foot-7, 207 pounds, he has a similar build to Singletary. Edwards-Helaire earned All-SEC honors as a junior, and was also a kick returner for the Tigers. He is an elusive running back in all facets of the game. In fact, while watching him, you may get the feeling that he is Singletary 2.0.  The only knock on him is his pass protection, which will need to develop at the next level. Edwards-Helaire said at the combine that he met with the Bills.

Florida State Seminoles running back Cam Akers. Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

Cam Akers, Florida State

Akers eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark in two of his three seasons with the Seminoles. He is another compact, powerful back. At 5-foot-10, 217 pounds, he has the ability to break through lines and into the open field. He ran a 4.47 40-yard dash (unofficial) at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine, illustrating his open field breakaway speed. He also put up 20 bench press reps, however, Akers isn’t the most polished pass protector, either. Hehas been compated to RB Mark Ingram by The Draft Network. Akers also said at the combine he spoke to the Bills. 

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