The 2020 NFL Draft looks like it could be a perfect stomping ground for the Buffalo Bills to add a complementary piece next to running back Devin Singletary.
According to CBS Sports, Darrynton Evans could be that guy. The outlet reports that the Bills had a virtual pre-draft meeting with Evans in lieu of an actual meeting due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic:
#AppSt RB Darrynton Evans had formal interviews with the #Colts, #Rams at the combine. He visited with the #Titans pre-quarantine. He also mentioned 16 other teams with whom he's had virtual interviews: BUF, SF, ATL, LAC, JAC, HOU, DAL, PIT, PHI, KC, TB, NYJ, ARI, CHI, DET & DEN.
— Josh Edwards (@EdwardsCBS) April 11, 2020
Evans is an under-the-radar prospect having attended Appalachian State. But he fits the mold many speculate the Bills could add. Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane recently said that the Bills played Frank Gore over TJ Yeldon last season because of his size. Evans has that type of size at 5-foot-10 and 203 pounds. To really reach Gore’s size, Evans could stand to bulk up a bit more, but he’s already taller than the vet, at least.
In addition to that size comes some speed. Evans ran the second-fastest 40 time at the recent combine, a 4.41 second clip. He also had the fifth-best broad jump among running backs, 125 inches.
The junior average 6.0 yards per carry in his college career, including a 5.8 average in 2019. Last year he also flashed as a receiver adding 21 catches. In total, Evans had a massive 23 scores in 14 games last season. That combines with zero total fumbles in 482 total carries in his college career.
The Steelers have conducted a virtual interview with App State RB Darrynton Evans per @EdwardsCBS.
Big time stuff. Home run hitter who makes an impact in the passing game and return game. My RB7 and one of my favorite fits for the Steelers.
— Nick Farabaugh (@FarabaughFB) April 12, 2020
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