"There's a value pick right here. Some thought Davis would sneak into the back end of the first round. He had an outstanding Senior Bowl week. He has dominating height-weight-speed physical traits." -- Mike Mayock
6'5" Height
34 5/8" Arm Length
320LBS. Weight
11" Hands
Overview
Two-time second-team All-Big Ten selection. Started all 26 games over the last two seasons and finished 2014 with nine tackles for loss and two sacks. Selected to play in the 2015 Senior Bowl. Played in 17 games as a reserve defensive tackle from 2011-2012. Lettered in football, baseball and track in high school. Selected first-team All-Conference as a senior with 58 tackles, 6 sacks and two blocked field goal.
Pro Day Results
Bench press: 28 reps of 225 pounds
Analysis
Strengths
Powerful player. Grows roots against double teams and holds his ground. Noticeable improvement with hands from 2013 to 2014. Shows ability to win with hands and remain disengaged. Fires off the ball with leverage. Strong punch off the snap with power to get arm extension and shed. Uses effective club move as a pass rusher. Has a spin move he'll use to disengage from contact. Naturally transitions from move to move. Good football IQ with a plan of attack.
Weaknesses
Plays heavy-legged. Has smaller "radius of impact" than scouts are looking for in a high draft pick. Lacked production as pass rusher over last two seasons. Pursuit can be lazy and uninspired. As he fatigues, play quality falls way off. Rarely wins immediately. An "eventual" player rather than sudden.
Draft Projection
Round 2
NFL Comparison
C.J. Mosley (Lions)
Bottom Line
Davis has the height, weight and length of a first-rounder, but his draft value will be hindered by his lack of productivity as a pass rusher. If Davis can get his overall production to match his talent and traits, he'll have a long NFL career.
