Bengals Welcome Deshaun Davis

[kevin]

LB. Bengals get another Linebacker and NFL Network & ESPN said good pick for Round 6.

[Shake n Blake]

Profile on Deshaun Davis:

https://www.collegeandmagnolia.com/2019/4/26/18517894/deshaun-davis-draft-profile

Quote:Auburn’s defensive renaissance began in 2015, but I believe it kicked into overdrive a year later when a redshirt sophomore from Mobile took over at middle linebacker

Davis took the job in the spring of 2016 and never let go. In his final three years at Auburn, he started all 40 games, racking up 266 total tackles and 29 TFL with 7 sacks. He got better as 2016 went along with 4 TFL in the Iron Bowl and a team-high 8 tackles in the Sugar Bowl. He did the same in 2017 with 10 tackles and a sack in the win over Alabama, 10 tackles and a TFL against UGA in the SEC Championship Game, and 7 tackles and a fumble recovery IN WHICH HE WAS ROBBED OF A TOUCHDOWN against UCF in the Peach Bowl.

By his senior season, Deshaun was the heart and soul of Auburn’s defense and a consensus all-SEC player. He registered 116 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and was, I swear, about 1 inch from an interception on an LSU touchdown that he would have returned for a score himself. If he had pulled that off, it would have capped one of the greatest defensive performances in Auburn history, as he had 13 tackles, 4 TFL, and 1 sack on the day.

Why run through all of Davis’s college accomplishments rather than his pro prospects? Well, the NFL sees him as undersized, and there are questions about his pass coverage. With the pass-heavy offenses of the league, a run-stuffing “defensive QB” just isn’t a draft need anymore. Those players can be found as undrafted free agents, which is where Deshaun is expected to land. On some level, that can be a better fit, because UDFAs usually have a few teams to choose from, and they can pick the best situation for them. Conversely, some 7th round draft picks wind up in a situation that doesn’t fit their skills, and they wind up bouncing around on practice squads.

My personal opinion? Some NFL coaching staff is going to grab Deshaun Davis as camp filler, and he’ll become one of their favorite players. He has a great attitude, a fantastic football mind, exceptional leadership qualities (he’s been defensive captain both in name and in effect for 3 years), and a tenacious work-ethic. And when his days in the NFL are done, I’d be willing to bet he’s the next Travis Williams too.

[AlphaBengal]

Albeit on the small end he was a tackling machine at Auburn and I thought he really elevated that front seven. Maybe a teams guy, don’t really see room for him at linebacker due to his size but you never know.

Plus I’m always a big fan of drafting players from the SEC.

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(04-27-2019, 06:07 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Profile on Deshaun Davis:

https://www.collegeandmagnolia.com/2019/4/26/18517894/deshaun-davis-draft-profile

Wow, great write up. Love the pick, we needed a Linebacker that can diagnose plays and shut down those dumpoffs. Deshaun seems the perfect type of Linebacker to do this for us, i won't bet against him taking Preston's job down the road at MIKE.

[*Nate (formerly eliminate08)*]

(04-27-2019, 06:17 PM)AlphaBengal Wrote: Albeit on the small end he was a tackling machine at Auburn and I thought he really elevated that front seven. Maybe a teams guy, don’t really see room for him at linebacker due to his size but you never know.

Plus I’m always a big fan of drafting players from the SEC.

Size doesn't matter as much at Linebacker anymore.

Badazz avatar BTW...

[SunsetBengal]

(04-27-2019, 06:07 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Profile on Deshaun Davis:

https://www.collegeandmagnolia.com/2019/4/26/18517894/deshaun-davis-draft-profile

So, he's basically Dhani Jones?  (Not the washed up Dhani that hung on too long, but the young Dhani that was fantastic)

[J24]

I am sorry but his athletic profile is terrible seams like another Nickerson JR.

[Forever Spinning Vinyl]

Comment on the youtube page

This is the guy who wrote "Tami" on his wrist bands after she and her infant granddaughter were hit head on and killed. Tami was a blue collar great auburn fan, the biggest. A Country hell raiser not some Frat girl. I won't forget Deshawn EVER for this and will always follow his career. Tami is up in the sky watching the draft and smiling. Best of luck Deshaun.

I've seen several write ups mentioning his character . . . Taylor is indeed bringing in a new culture here. I doubt we'll see another combine star like Ross drafted here for quite awhile.

[*Synric*]

I think this was a Darrin Simmons pick he usually gets one. A guy Simmons can turn into a special teams captian.

[CJD]

PFF were not fans of this pick.

[McC]

All I can say is don't be too quick to write him off. Some guys make it on sheer will and I think he's one of those guys.

[bonesaw]

I know I am rooting for the dude. Loved watching him play at Auburn. He's all over the place throwing his body around. Not sure if he'll big big enough but I think he could be a Sam Mills type.

[*psychdoctor*]

Seems like a humble guy. Great for him and his family.