Is Darrynton Evans Beane’s Draft Crush?

[Johnny Hammersticks]

 

 

For a while I’ve been thinking that #54 will be the sweet spot to draft a RB, and I still think there will be at least 1 or 2 of the top 4 available when we pick, but I am beginning to think that Beane has other intentions with our first pick.

 

Evans is a prospect that has really grown on me after doing some research.  Although there remains the small school competition trepidation, similar to Kyle Dugger, he just jumps out at you when you watch him play.

 

Although not the ideal compliment to Singletary, I think he would be an excellent weapon to have in this offense.  Most of the “draft experts” I’ve seen have him going in the 4th round, but a few recent reports I’ve seen have him possibly going in the 3rd.

 

It certainly seems like Beane is really interested in him.  What are your thoughts about Evans in the 3rd/4th?  Perhaps DE/DB is the target with our 2nd rounder?

Edited April 17, 2020 by Johnny Hammersticks

[Kirby Jackson]

I don’t know about Beane but I know about @thebandit27

[BuffaloHokie13]

we can hope.

[njbuff]

Evans is my number 2 draftee at RB if the Bills don't get Akers.

[Kirby Jackson]

7 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

 

For a while I’ve been thinking that #54 will be the sweet spot to draft a RB, and I still think there will be at least 1 or 2 of the top 4 available when we pick, but I am beginning to think that Beane has other intentions with our first pick.

 

Evans is a prospect that has really grown on me after doing some research.  Although there remains the small school competition trepidation, similar to Kyle Dugger, he just jumps out at you when you watch him play.

 

Although not the ideal compliment to Singletary, I think he would be an excellent weapon to have in this offense.  Most of the “draft experts” I’ve seen have him going in the 4th round, but a few recent reports I’ve seen have him possibly going in the 3rd.

 

It certainly seems like Beane is really interested in him.  What are your thoughts about Evans in the 3rd/4th?  Perhaps DE/DB is the target with our 2nd rounder?

I worry a little less about the school size with him. Duggar played in D2. Evans played for a team that was ranked 20 to finish the season. 

[sven233]

Been watching a lot of him the last few days in getting ready for the draft because I firmly believe the Bills will be taking a RB with one of their first 2 picks.  I like this kid a lot.  I know he comes from a smaller program, but with RBs, that doesn't bother me as much.  I think vision is the most important trait in a RB and, if you couple that with the right physical tools, you can play RB in the NFL, or at any level.  A hole is a hole and if a RB can see it, and then has the physical ability to get to the hole they see, then the school they go to doesn't matter to me.

 

In this case, Evans looks like he fits this bill.  Has the good lateral quickness to get to the small cracks, and then has a 2nd gear to get break away from the defense.  While he may not be the perfect compliment to Motor as they seem to have similar vision, this guy has the breakaway speed that Singletary doesn't.  With all that said, I would love if ths Bills picked this guy.  Him and Motor, while the styles may be similar in some ways, would work together really nicely.

Edited April 17, 2020 by sven233

[Doc]

Not at 54.  Third round, sure.

[njbuff]

It's funny how people say he came from a small program.

 

Small programs DO NOT get ranked in college football's top 20.

[Johnny Hammersticks]

7 minutes ago, njbuff said:

It's funny how people say he came from a small program.

 

Small programs DO NOT get ranked in college football's top 20.

 

Okay, fair enough, but I think we can all agree that compared to the P5 conference “powers” App State would be considered a small program.  How about comparing the schools of the other top RBs....Georgia, Ohio State, LSU?

 

I think we’re splitting hairs here.  My point was that some people may be critical of the level of competition he faced relative to the other top RBs.

[njbuff]

2 minutes ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

Okay, fair enough, but I think we can all agree that compared to the P5 conference “powers” App State would be considered a small program.  How about comparing the schools of the other top RBs....Georgia, Ohio State, LSU?

 

I think we’re splitting hairs here.  My point was that some people may be critical of the level of competition he faced relative to the other top RBs.

 

No matter how you slice it though................

 

If Evans goes to the right team, there is no denying his talent.

[OldTimer1960]

I think Evans is a possibility.  3rd at the earliest, preferably 4th.  I like Cam Akers and if it was between he and Evans, I prefer Akers.  However, if you can get Evans a round later than Akers the decision gets harder.  Would be difficult choice to take Evans over Zach Moss, too.
 

it is entirely possible though that the Bills’ scouts like Evans better than a lot of guys touted higher by many.  

[aristocrat]

be a nice 3rd round pickup

[billsfan89]

Wouldn't hate a RB in round 3 but would strongly prefer round 4. I think WR, CB, and DE are much more pressing needs of depth than RB. I actually think RB is a significant need for this team but I think that need could be filled with a 4th or 5th round pick. 

[Mark Vader]

23 minutes ago, njbuff said:

It's funny how people say he came from a small program.

 

Small programs DO NOT get ranked in college football's top 20.

Appalachian State only joined the FBS a few years ago, so people still think of them as an old Division 1-AA school.

 

Are people aware that Old Dominion is an FBS school too?

 

I understand your point though. I'm surprised at how people still scoff at players who went to smaller programs or mid-majors. We've seen lots of players come from these schools who went on to have good or great careers in the NFL.

[njbuff]

Just now, Mark Vader said:

Appalachian State only joined the FBS a few years ago, so people still think of them as an old Division 1-AA school.

 

Are people aware that Old Dominion is an FBS school too?

 

I understand your point though. I'm surprised at how people still scoff at players who went to smaller programs or mid-majors. We've seen lots of players come from these schools who went on to have good or great careers in the NFL.

 

So is Charlotte.

[NewEra]

Dream scenario

 

Someone posts a 420 gas mask video of Josh Jones and he falls to us at 54 and we select him.

 

We select jonathan greenard in rd 3.

 

evans falls to rd 4 and we snag him. I’d be in heaven 

 

I’d be ok taking Evans in rd 3, but it wouldn’t feel like a steal imo

[Mark Vader]

5 minutes ago, njbuff said:

 

So is Charlotte.

I forgot about them.

 

Same goes for Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Texas State, Texas-San Antonio & North Texas.

 

Not exactly household names when you talk about the FBS.

Edited April 17, 2020 by Mark Vader

[DJB]

-Elite speed 

-Can KR and PR

- I dont think he had a single fumble which is outstanding ball security. 

[TheyCallMeAndy]

Kid has 0 career fumbles too.

[Dkollidas]

I still like Jonathan Taylor a lot for our team and scheme and how he compliments Singletary, but Evans could be a solid pick later on. 
 

 

[SCBills]

If his comp is a similar back to Singletary with more speed, than sign me up in the 3rd or 4th.  
 

If need be in the 3rd, I’d love to package our 4th and a later pick to jump back in and grab him.  We have no need for four picks in the 5th-7th rounds. 

[Mark Vader]

17 minutes ago, TheyCallMeAndy said:

Kid has 0 career fumbles too.

So he's due.

[wppete]

Kid looks explosive. Would be a nice #2 to Singletary. Hope he is there in round 4.

 

Would love to see us go WR, CB in rounds 2 and 3 and then get this kid in round 4. Would be very happy if that happens.

 

 

Edited April 17, 2020 by wppete

[whatdrought]

I like him in the 4th. 

 

I think he is a good compliment to Singletary as he has game changer speed that Singletary doesn't and can take it from anywhere on the field. 

[Buffalo Barbarian]

Clyde EH or bust.

 

 

[Alphadawg7]

My first choice is still AJ Dillon in the 3rd.  But I would be excited about Evans too, he is high on my list and I don't think he will last to our 4th round pick.  Could see Beane trading up from our 4th to get him though like he did Knox last year if he doesn't take a RB with either of our 2nd and 3rd round picks.  

[LABILLBACKER]

35 minutes ago, Dkollidas said:

I still like Jonathan Taylor a lot for our team and scheme and how he compliments Singletary, but Evans could be a solid pick later on. 
 

 

I agree. If JT is there anywhere close to 54 you gotta go get him. Love Evan's speed and acceleration. I'd have no problem considering him in the 4th with a Joshua Kelley or Perine.

[Buffalo716]

1 hour ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

 

For a while I’ve been thinking that #54 will be the sweet spot to draft a RB, and I still think there will be at least 1 or 2 of the top 4 available when we pick, but I am beginning to think that Beane has other intentions with our first pick.

 

Evans is a prospect that has really grown on me after doing some research.  Although there remains the small school competition trepidation, similar to Kyle Dugger, he just jumps out at you when you watch him play.

 

Although not the ideal compliment to Singletary, I think he would be an excellent weapon to have in this offense.  Most of the “draft experts” I’ve seen have him going in the 4th round, but a few recent reports I’ve seen have him possibly going in the 3rd.

 

It certainly seems like Beane is really interested in him.  What are your thoughts about Evans in the 3rd/4th?  Perhaps DE/DB is the target with our 2nd rounder?

Appalachian State is a division 1 School. It's nothing like comparing him to Dugger honestly

[Comebackkid]

The highlights certainly look exciting 

[Logic]

I like Evans.

I WILL say that I remember Beane saying earlier this offseason that they kept giving Frank Gore gameday jerseys instead of Yeldon last year because he had that "downhill, smashmouth presence that maybe Devin didn't have". 

So if we take a guy like Evans, which I'm fine with, it seems like we maybe still won't have that short yardage, downhill, between-the-tackles presence on the roster. 

I can't be the only Bills fan who doesn't want to see our short yardage back continue to be Josh Allen.

If they get Evans, I hope that they also add either a late round or UDFA power back, as well. 

[Johnny Hammersticks]

48 minutes ago, wppete said:

Kid looks explosive. Would be a nice #2 to Singletary. Hope he is there in round 4.

 

Would love to see us go WR, CB in rounds 2 and 3 and then get this kid in round 4. Would be very happy if that happens.

 

 

 

This is kind of where I’m at except I’m hoping for DE & CB in rounds 2 and 3.  If Evans is there at our pick in round 4 that would be amazing, but that’s looking more and more unlikely.  Perhaps Beane has something in mind to move back up into the 3rd for Evans if it works out.  Still very interesting that they’re spending so much time on him pre-draft.

[Punching Bag]

2 hours ago, sven233 said:

Been watching a lot of him the last few days in getting ready for the draft because I firmly believe the Bills will be taking a RB with one of their first 2 picks.  I like this kid a lot.  I know he comes from a smaller program, but with RBs, that doesn't bother me as much.  I think vision is the most important trait in a RB and, if you couple that with the right physical tools, you can play RB in the NFL, or at any level.  A hole is a hole and if a RB can see it, and then has the physical ability to get to the hole they see, then the school they go to doesn't matter to me.

 

Vision is exactly what Thurman had.  Hopefully whoever they pick has vision as good as Thurman's.

[Johnny Hammersticks]

29 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

Appalachian State is a division 1 School. It's nothing like comparing him to Dugger honestly

 

Okay, fine.  Comparing App St to D-2 Lenoir-Rhyne was a mistake on my part.  App State is a big school.  It’s one of the biggest and best football schools ever, and if it were any bigger or better it would be so big they’d probably have to play in the NFL.  Sorry.  ?

 

11 minutes ago, Logic said:

I like Evans.

I WILL say that I remember Beane saying earlier this offseason that they kept giving Frank Gore gameday jerseys instead of Yeldon last year because he had that "downhill, smashmouth presence that maybe Devin didn't have". 

So if we take a guy like Evans, which I'm fine with, it seems like we maybe still won't have that short yardage, downhill, between-the-tackles presence on the roster. 

I can't be the only Bills fan who doesn't want to see our short yardage back continue to be Josh Allen.

If they get Evans, I hope that they also add either a late round or UDFA power back, as well. 

 

Good point.  While it would be nice to find a short yardage back in the latter rounds or as an UDFA, another option could be Carlos Hyde on a 2 year ~6 million dollar deal after the draft ??‍♂️

[Buffalo716]

1 minute ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

Okay, fine.  Comparing App St to D-2 Lenoir-Rhyne was a mistake on my part.  App State is a big school.  It’s one of the biggest and best football schools ever, and if it were any bigger or better it would be so big they’d probably have to play in the NFL.  Sorry.  ?

 

 

Good point.  While it would be nice to find a short yardage back in the latter rounds or as an UDFA, another option could be Carlos Hyde on a 2 year ~6 million dollar deal after the draft ??‍♂️

Cmon hammer ?

 

App State may not be bama but they were ranked last year and are a great upcoming program

[Johnny Hammersticks]

1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said:

Cmon hammer ?

 

App State may not be bama but they were ranked last year and are a great upcoming program

 

I agree with you dude!  Ommmeyyyygaaawwwdddd!! ?

[Buffalo716]

Just now, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

I agree with you dude!  Ommmeyyyygaaawwwdddd!! ?

Have you heard any rumblings about Dior? Any chance you think he will dip to the G league

[Johnny Hammersticks]

1 minute ago, Buffalo716 said:

Have you heard any rumblings about Dior? Any chance you think he will dip to the G league

 

He’s going to flip to App State.

 

Wrong thread, but no, I haven’t heard anything of the sort.  Wouldn’t surprise me though.  Always feel free to PM me with any ?? questions, brotha ?

[CapeBreton]

1 hour ago, whatdrought said:

I like him in the 4th. 

 

I think he is a good compliment to Singletary as he has game changer speed that Singletary doesn't and can take it from anywhere on the field. 

 

Grabbing him in the 4th round would be nice, he kind of reminds me of Matt Breida which I'd be glad to add to this team.

[Clyde Smith]

Freddy J proved you can come from a small school and ball out. Under the right conditions he can be a star or a bust. I will not be mad if the Bills can get him in the 3-5.

[Buffalo716]

16 minutes ago, Clyde Smith said:

Freddy J proved you can come from a small school and ball out. Under the right conditions he can be a star or a bust. I will not be mad if the Bills can get him in the 3-5.

It's a D1 school

 

It's not a D3 back water school. App State was ranked last year