Ray Davis really takes the do-it-all back to another level with pre-season kick

Ray Davis proves he isn’t just a running back in the NFL

Ray Davis built his college reputation on versatility. In one whirlwind season at Kentucky, the Vanderbilt and Temple transfer became an all-purpose weapon — pounding out 1,129 rushing yards, snagging 33 passes for 323 yards, and scoring 21 touchdowns. By the end of his college career, he had 3,626 rushing yards, 762 receiving yards, and 41 total touchdowns. But for all his do-it-all skills, Davis had never done what he did this past weekend in the NFL.

In the Buffalo Bills’ 34–25 preseason loss to the New York Giants, the backfield wasn’t his only responsibility. With starting kicker Tyler Bass sidelined, the Bills needed someone to handle an extra point attempt. A few days earlier in practice, Davis had been spotted casually booting extra points — and making them. When his number was called Saturday, the rookie didn’t hesitate.

Up stepped the former Wildcat, who drilled the extra point with confidence that made it seem like he’d been doing it his whole career. It wasn’t just a novelty — it was a testament to his willingness to help the team any way possible.

Davis finished the game with four carries for seven yards, one reception for seven yards, and a perfect 1-for-1 kicking stat line. For a running back, that’s the kind of box score you don’t see every day.

On the other sideline, another former Kentucky star made an appearance. Giants wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson caught one pass for 11 yards, flashing his quickness in limited work.

It’s still the preseason, but Davis is proving he can contribute beyond the typical running back role. Whether it’s short-yardage runs, catching passes in the flat, or even filling in as an emergency kicker, Davis is showing Buffalo he’s more than just a ball-carrier. And given the grind of the NFL season, that kind of adaptability can be the difference between making the roster and making history.