The Buffalo Bills might be the best team in the NFL. Led by quarterback Josh Allen, the Bills have arguably the NFL’s top offense. And with two preseason games, the Bills look ready for the regular season. The Bills have scored 69 points in two games.
One player with a big preseason for the Bills is rookie running back Raheem Blackshear. Does this name sound familiar to Virginia Tech fans? worth it. Blackshear began his college football career at Rutgers and spent the past two seasons in Blacksburg.
In two years with the Hokies, Blackshear appeared in 24 games, making 13 starts. He rushed for 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns for the Hokies and also caught 43 passes for 403 yards and one touchdown.
Unfortunately, Blackshear was not drafted in the 2022 NFL Draft. However, Virginia Tech fans know Blackshear belongs in the NFL, and his work in the preseason is showing everyone why.
In his NFL debut in the first preseason game, Blackshear rushed for two touchdowns and caught four passes for 60 yards. In the second preseason game, Blackshear rushed for 58 yards, averaged 12 yards per attempt, and also had two receptions for 21 yards.
The Bills have a deep backfield that features another starter in third-round pick James Cook. Yet, Blackshear is making a name for itself. For the Bills or anyone else, Blackshear will find himself on an NFL roster in 2022.
