Devin Singletary NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Buffalo Bills' Pick

POSITIVES

—A natural three-down back with the juice to bust into the open field and pick up yardage in chunks.

—Very explosive short-area speed with the hips to shake defenders or make sudden cuts.

—Is rarely squared up and hit by a defender; can juke and spin his way to freedom. Agility is special.

—Isn’t afraid of contact and will look to run or jump over defenders.

—Has the speed to be dynamic as a route-runner out of the backfield or split out to the slot.

—Will stand in and pass protect; has immediate value in passing situations.

NEGATIVES

—Had a ton of touches at FAU and, as a smaller-bodied, 5'7" back, may be worn down.

—Is more agile than fast; doesn’t have many runs where he beats defenders downfield.

—Can be spastic and look to cut back against the grain instead of playing patient football.

—Lacks power at the point of attack; doesn't push the pile.

—Might be limited to third-down or rotational roles due to his lack of size, power and between-the-tackles acumen.

Devin Singletary NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report, Grade for Bill Rookie

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OVERALL

Singletary won’t be a fit for every team, but those that take advantage of his agility and receiving skills will have a threat in their backfield. Teams running an outside zone scheme would be preferred for Singletary (Philadelphia, Kansas City). He has the look of an early starter or high-rep contributor depending on the situation he’s drafted into.

GRADE: 6.40 (ROUND 3—ROOKIE CONTRIBUTOR)

PRO COMPARISON: LeSean McCoy