Shawn Davis - Free Safety Florida Gators Scouting Report
Scouting report for NFL Draft prospect Shawn Davis
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It’s no secret, the University of Florida had one of the most talented secondaries in college football. Davis is a physical safety who loves to throw his body around in the run game. There is a no-nonsense approach he takes to the game that should translate well to special teams as well as the defensive side of the ball. Davis is sure to be a coach’s favorite with his emphasis to put it all on the line. With a small build and ordinary athleticism, Davis is limited to short-zone responsibilities. In deep-zone coverages, he is largely ineffective with almost no ball production. His lack of size and length hurts his possibilities to match up against tight ends in one-on-one situations. There just isn’t a lot of upside for Davis on defense. He should do enough to vie for backup responsibilities, but the bulk of his impact will come as a special-teams ace. Some coaches will value his intensity and willingness in the run game, hoping that he has enough of a physical profile to develop into a serviceable backup option.