Derius Davis is a WR out of TCU. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 42% elite, 23% starter.
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “TCU found ways to get the ball into Davis’ hands in an efficient manner, allowing him to make explosive plays with his speed.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He is capable of running a more complex route tree in the future and should offer immediate competition as a punt returner.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a vertical-slot.
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“…TCU found ways to get the ball into Davis’ hands in an efficient manner, allowing him to make explosive plays with his speed. While he still carries that value on the pro level, his ability to slip press and cut with quickness could foreshadow a more robust opportunity as an NFL slot receiver. He is capable of running a more complex route tree in the future and should offer immediate competition as a punt returner.…”
Sourced synthesis from 2 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →