Overview

Davis is the most physically imposing tight end in the 2008 draft. Blessed with rare size, strength and overall athleticism, he has the combination of physical talent that every team is looking for.

Though he enjoyed a breakout senior campaign, he remains an enigma. Davis entered his senior season with 10 starts in 30 game appearances. Over that span, he had caught 28 passes for 276 yards and three touchdowns. Davis has become a more prominent member of Michigan State's offense, matching his previous career numbers with 28 grabs (for 475 yards and five touchdowns) through the first 12 games of the 2007 season.

Davis lacks great quickness off the snap and hasn't shown the willingness to work hard to improve his route-running and blocking. He relies on his own natural ability on the football field and is so big and strong the Spartans have used him as a defensive end at times this season. In limited duty as a pass rusher Davis has registered six tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks.

Davis hasn't demonstrated the work ethic to improve and his 2006 arrest for an off-field fight will scare off some clubs. Still, a team will fall in love with his potential and draft him higher than his production and past work ethic warrants.

Prep Football Report and SuperPrep All- American ... Ranked among the nation's top 10 tight ends by ESPN.com's Tom Lemming (No. 4), Rivals.com (No. 7) and SuperPrep (No. 8) ... Named to Prep Football Report's, SuperPrep's and PrepStar's All-Midwest Teams ... Rated among the Midwest's top prospects by the Detroit Free Press (No. 15), Prep Football Report (No. 16), SuperPrep (No. 29) and Rivals.com (No. 43) ... Listed among the state's top seniors by The Detroit News (No. 5), Lansing State Journal (No. 9), Rivals.com (No. 10) and Detroit Free Press (No. 26) ... Three-year starter at tight end for Coach Bill Kohn at Adrian (Mich.) High School ... Associated Press all-state selection in 2003 ... Caught 23 passes for 438 yards (19.0 avg.) and 10 touchdowns as a senior while leading the Maples to a 10-1 record ... Consistently graded out over 80 percent in his blocking assignments ... had 25 receptions for 510 yards (20.4 avg.) and seven TDs as a junior.

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Analysis

Positives: Looks the part. ... Chiseled upper and lower with room for additional mass without loss of speed. ... Good overall athlete. ... Marginal quickness off the snap. ... Flashes deep speed to challenge down the seam. ... Flashes soft hands. ... Can make the tough catch and can track the ball over his shoulder. ... Good leaping ability. ... Uses his frame to shield the defender from the ball. ... Good inline blocker. ... Good physicality at the line of scrimmage. ... Combination of size and strength to earn playing time as a defensive end here, as well.

Negatives: Isn't the sum of his parts. ... Has been rumored to have a 4.6 40-yard time and a 36-inch vertical jump, but this speed and explosiveness isn't consistently evident on the field. ... Lacks explosiveness off the snap and struggles to generate true separation due to only marginal route-running. ... Allows passes to get into his pads and struggles at times with drops. ... Lacks explosiveness off the snap when used as a defensive end. ... Suspended for three games in 2006 for an off-campus fight.

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Q & A

Growing up, who was your favorite NFL player and why?

Terrell Davis - He made a lot of great plays and won championships.

In college, what player hit you the hardest? Who was the recipient of your best hit?

Nehemiah Warrick; #4 RB from Michigan.

What TV-show marathon will keep you on the couch all day?

Martin or Fresh Prince.

What are the five most-played songs in your iPod? What's the one song you hope nobody ever finds out is in your iPod?

Get It Shawty, No Woman No Cry, Livin' for the Love of You, Faded Pictures, Missin' You; Fergalicious.

What celebrity would play you in the movie version of your life and why?

Will Smith - He's a great actor.

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?

I like to draw.

What reality TV show would you like to be on and why?

Fear Factor - I'm not afraid of most anything.

What's your proudest moment in football? Proudest moment off the field?

Beating Penn State this year; When I started going to church.

When you play Madden, what team do you use? Do you put yourself on the team?

I play with San Diego; No.

Who has been the biggest influence on your football career and how?

Mark Staten - He taught me a lot of things that helped me become a better player.