Dallas
TX
Skyline
WR
6'2
180
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MIKE DAVIS

The one thing that stands out about Davis is he is a smart football player. He plays with savvy, know-how and has a penchant not only for finding ways to get open, but also making the clutch grab whether he's wide open or in traffic. He possesses adequate size and height, but has the frame to get bigger and much stronger. He is able to consistently generate separation from man coverage because he attacks it and gets defenders on their toes. Gets in and out of breaks quickly and does not need to gear down that much. He is a savvy route-runner who consistently gets defenders to bite on his smooth double moves. Gains separation because of quickness out of the break, but also because he eats up the cushion before he breaks. Possesses a rare ability to adjust to the ball thrown over his shoulder and concentrate when competing for jump balls. He has a lot of experience adjusting to poorly-thrown balls because he does not play with the most accurate set of signal callers. Will make the acrobatic catch and plays with the mind set that the ball is his no matter where it is. Displays very good leaping ability and wins more jump balls than most receivers his height. He can pluck the ball naturally on the run and gets up field in a hurry with very little wasted motion. Is a shifty, quick runner after the catch and displays good vision as an open-field runner as well. Davis can be a bit of a short-strider when he opens the gate and this gives him the slight appearance that he has some stiffness in the hips, but he truly does not when he changes directions. He must improve his ability to get off the line when defenders get in his face in press coverage. Can get held up when defensive backs with some strength get their hands on him. He has a nice combination of speed and quickness, but we are not sure we would call him an absolute burner. Overall, Davis can play inside or outside and he is a go-to guy that consistently makes plays and knows how to get open. Excellent prospect.