Vontae Davis #23 DB
Indianapolis Colts | Official Team Site
Height: 5-11 Weight: 205 Age: 24
Born: 5/27/1988 Washington , DC
College: Illinois
Experience: 5th season
High School: Dunbar HS [Washington, DC]
TCKL
51
SCK
1.0
FF
0
INT
3
Combine 2009
Combine
Stats:
- Bench Press25.0 reps
- Vertical Jump36.0 inches
- 3 Cone Drill6.75 secs
- 20 Yard Shuttle4.07 secs
- 40 Yard Dash4.49 Secs
- Broad Jump125.0 inches
Strengths
Positives: Rare combination of size and pure athleticism. Chiseled frame. Excellent straight-line speed. Loose hips to turn and run. Instinctive defender who recognizes the action when playing off-man or zone and closes downhill. Rare aggression in run support. Physical tackler with legitimate explosive hitting ability. Can separate the ball from the ball-carrier. Times his blitzes well and can close when the opportunity presents itself. Good special teams performer with punt and kick return experience. Blocked two kicks in 2007. May boast unmatched upside at this position. Negatives: Not a natural playmaker. Inconsistent hands for the interception. Doesn't fight through blocks with the physicality in which he comes up to tackle. Best in off-man and zone coverage where he can watch the action, plant and drive to the ball. Faster in shorts than on the field. Peeks back at the quarterback and savvy route-runners can beat him with double moves. Was benched in 2008 by coach Ron Zook, creating questions about his work ethic. Concerns that Vontae, like his brother, Vernon Davis, may lack the drive to turn his unique athleticism into NFL success.
