Bills draft prospect scouting reports: RB D’Andre Swift

What scouting reports/ draft profile say about potential Buffalo Bills RB target, Georgia’s D’Andre Swift

As things stand at the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills will first select at the No. 54 overall pick in the second round and the team has seven picks, in total. If things hold there, the Bills could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.

During the run to up to the draft which starts on April 23, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects the Bills could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports say about their game.

Next up in our prospect previews is running back D’Andre Swift. Here’s a rundown of the what the experts are saying about his game:

RB D’Andre Swift | Georgia| Junior

Vitals

Height | 5-9

Weight | 215

Pros

  • Excellent footwork as a runner.
  • Good build and runs with balance making him hard to take down.
  • Effective out of the backfield as a receiver with strong hands.
  • Shifty runner with the ball, has plenty of jukes in his arsenal.

Cons

  • Issues with ball security.
  • Home run/ breakaway speed a question.
  • Pass protection needs to improve in the NFL.
  • Never surpassed 200 carries in a single season.

2019 PFF grades:

  • Overall: 80.4.

2019 Stats (12 GP):

  • 1,218 rushing yards | 6.2 yards per carry | 7 rushing TDs | 24 receptions | 216 receiving yards | 1 receiving score |

Career stats (43 GP):

  • 2,885 rushing yards | 6.6 yards per carry | 20 rushing TDs | 73 receptions | 513 receiving yards | 5 receiving TDs

Consensus rank: Day 2 pick

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