Devron Davis, CB, UTSA – 2018 NFL Draft Preview

Junior (2016)
Played in all 13 games with starts in the final three contests … posted 26 tackles (18 solos/8 assists), two TFLs, one interception and six pass breakups … racked up a season-best six stops, one TFL and a pair of PBUs at #22 Texas A&M (Nov. 19) … had five tackles and a pass breakup against Arizona State (Sept. 16).

Prior To UTSA
Highly-recruited player who earned 2015 All-California Region II and first-team All-Golden Coast League accolades as a sophomore for head coach Bob Casey  … posted 41 tackles, four interceptions, 11 pass breakups, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries that season … registered 33 stops, including 2.5 for loss, three interceptions and a fumble recovery as a freshman in 2014 … returned one of his picks 30 yards for a touchdown and also averaged 14.3 yards on 12 punt returns … a first-team all-conference performer as a prep senior … excelled in all three phases of the game as a high school senior … had 33 tackles, two INTs, a forced fumble to go along with 300 rushing yards and four touchdowns on just 10 carries and eight catches for more than 300 yards with another four scores.

Personal
Born Dec. 22, 1996 … son of Benita Robinson and Faion Davis … multidisciplinary studies major.

Career Statistics
Year    G/GS    TT (S/A)    TFLs (Yds)    Sacks    FF/FR    INT    PBU    BLK    
2016    13/3    26 (18/8)    2.0 (4)    0.0    0/0    1    6    0    
Total    13/3    26 (18/8)    2.0 (4)    0.0    0/0    1    6    0    

Career Highs
Tackles: 6, at #22 Texas A&M (11/19/16)
Pass Breakups: 2, at #22 Texas A&M (11/19/16)

One of the most sought after collegiate prospects leaving Franklin High School, in Stockton California. Davis went the JUCO route, but had offers from major D1 level schools.

He brings plenty of potential to the position and currently is on the radar to possibly receiver an invite to some of the upper echelon college all-star games. Davis has spent a majority of his college career at UTSA, establishing himself as a true “Island” defensive back, featuring his talents to shut down the opposing team’s best receivers.

The longtime running back has found a real niche to play defensive back with a physical style and crafty technique to excel in coverage. Davis possesses terrific size and his athletic ability is up to par for the NFL. Long and athletic are two huge assets to have around draft time. Shows good quickness in short ares and has some good ball skills. Brings some versatility to the position to contribute in different phases of the secondary. Can make up ground quickly once he hits his stride. Student of the game and takes time to devour game film. Takes some bad angles but still has the toughness and instincts to be very effective and brings physical style to run game.

A very interesting prospect, that will garner plenty of attention from the watchful NFL Scouting eyes, as they prepare for the 2018 NFL Draft.