Zack Moss was the ninth running back selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, coming off the board at pick No. 86 to the Buffalo Bills.
Despite that, one ESPN Insider sees Moss landing in a perfect spot for him to blossom. Well, not only that, but to turn into one of the NFL’s top running backs in the entire league.
A group of national analysts for the world-wide leader pegged some rookie predictions. Among them was Mike Clay who massively pumped the tires on Moss to the Bills:
Mike Clay, fantasy writer: Zack Moss will emerge as one of the league’s best rushers. Moss fell to the Buffalo Bills in the third round after running a 4.65-second 40-yard dash, but that can’t overshadow his absurd rushing efficiency at Utah; he ranked second in this year’s rookie class in both yards after contact and forced missed tackle rate last season. Moss is big (223 pounds), tough, quick and has receiving chops. He is this year’s Jordan Howard/Chris Carson.
Many observers of the Bills pegged Jordan Howard as a potential offseason addition for Buffalo. If that’s what Moss turns into, that’ll be exactly what Buffalo’s offense needs.
In 2019, Frank Gore was a solid rusher early in the season, but appeared to lose that step later on. In Moss and Devin Singletary, the Bills will have a formidable one-two punch moving forward, or at least it appears that way on paper right now. Singletary showed his stuff already, now fingers crossed that Moss can slide right into the pro game from college.
And make no mistake, Singletary will still have a role with the Bills even if Moss does emerge as a great back. But of all Buffalo’s rookies, even second-round pick AJ Epenesa, Moss has the most clear-cut, instant impact opportunity for the 2020 season. Enjoy both of your running backs, Buffalo.
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