Everything you need to know about TT's 5th Round Pick... WR Trevor Davis

[pbmax]

ROUND 5: (No. 163 overall)
THE PICK: TREVOR DAVIS, WR, CALIFORNIA

Measurables
Height: 73 inches
Weight: 188 pounds
Arm Length: 31.00 inches
Hand Size: 10.00 inches
Position: WR
College: California
Draft Class: 2016

40 Yard Dash: 4.42 seconds
20 Yard Dash: 2.57 seconds
10 Yard Dash: 1.51 seconds
Bench Press: 11 reps (225 lb)
Wonderlic: (N/A) (0-50)
Vertical Leap: 38.5 inches
Broad Jump: 124 inches
20 Yd Shuttle: 4.22 seconds
Three Cone: 6.60 seconds
60 Yd Shuttle: 10.94 seconds

[pbmax]

Rotoworld:

Davis (6'1/188) played two seasons at Cal after transferring from Hawaii, parlaying 64 career catches into 1,071 yards (16.7 YPR) and seven TDs. He also returned two kickoffs for scores. Davis ripped up the Combine, blazing 4.42 with a 38 1/2-inch vertical and 10-foot-4 broad jump and shredding agility drills. Davis' future at wideout has been an open question among NFL scouts, but his special teams prowess should earn him extended opportunities. Apr 30 - 3:16 PM

An NFC West scout believes Cal WR Trevor Davis could make a roster as a returner.
"He's a pretty good returner," the scout said. "I don't see him being drafted, but he could make a team as a return man and last receiver on the depth chart." NFL Media's Lance Zierlein believes that Davis' speed doesn't always translate to the field. Davis is praying for a late-round call. Apr 12 - 2:02 PM

NFL Media draft analyst Chad Reuter says that if he had to identify a mid-round sleeper "in the Emmanuel Sanders or Mike Wallace mold," he would pick Cal WR Trevor Davis.
The 6-1, 188-pound transfer from Hawaii has essentially been ignored during the draft process, though ESPN analyst Todd McShay tweeted in January that Davis "keeps flashing" during his film study of Jared Goff. Davis had a career-high 40 catches last season for 672 yards and two scores. "I think he could explode in the NFL if given the opportunity," wrote Reuter. "He has the quickness to work the middle of the field, and his ability to snatch the ball from the air during his combine workout was impressive." Mar 20 - 5:29 PM

[Joemailman]

He apparently caught the ball well at the Combine although that was considered to be an inconsistent trait of his.

[woodbuck27]

Rotoworld:

Davis (6'1/188) played two seasons at Cal after transferring from Hawaii, parlaying 64 career catches into 1,071 yards (16.7 YPR) and seven TDs. He also returned two kickoffs for scores. Davis ripped up the Combine, blazing 4.42 with a 38 1/2-inch vertical and 10-foot-4 broad jump and shredding agility drills. Davis' future at wideout has been an open question among NFL scouts, but his special teams prowess should earn him extended opportunities. Apr 30 - 3:16 PM

An NFC West scout believes Cal WR Trevor Davis could make a roster as a returner.
"He's a pretty good returner," the scout said. "I don't see him being drafted, but he could make a team as a return man and last receiver on the depth chart." NFL Media's Lance Zierlein believes that Davis' speed doesn't always translate to the field. Davis is praying for a late-round call. Apr 12 - 2:02 PM

NFL Media draft analyst Chad Reuter says that if he had to identify a mid-round sleeper "in the Emmanuel Sanders or Mike Wallace mold," he would pick Cal WR Trevor Davis.
The 6-1, 188-pound transfer from Hawaii has essentially been ignored during the draft process, though ESPN analyst Todd McShay tweeted in January that Davis "keeps flashing" during his film study of Jared Goff. Davis had a career-high 40 catches last season for 672 yards and two scores. "I think he could explode in the NFL if given the opportunity," wrote Reuter. "He has the quickness to work the middle of the field, and his ability to snatch the ball from the air during his combine workout was impressive." Mar 20 - 5:29 PM

Yup ! I'm learning more about TT's fifth round 'surprize' at the time pick for me. Maybe he's more than a 'peanut'!? :-|
Maybe he can bulk up a bit and get tough and determined and be the Packers 'Steve Smith'?

I read NFL.COM's Chad Reuters thoughts on him and was going to post that but you beat me to the punch pbmax.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/trevor-davis?id=2555413

Draft Analysis:

" The Packers are on to this ascending player who only started 1 year at Cal. He opened some eyes at the Combine with his speed and hands. He can help stretch the field in some of Green Bay's spread sets." --Mark Dulgerian


Here's some decent video on Trevor Davis:

http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/post/_/id/29693/dont-call-packers-receivers-slow-after-taking-trevor-davis-in-fifth-round

The story:

With Trevor Davis added in fifth round, don't call Packers receivers slow
BY: Rob Demovsky ... ESPN Staff Writer

More:

Combine leader in 40 yard dash (4.42), vertical jump (38.5 inch), 3-cone (6.6 seconds), and 60 yard shuttle (10.94 seconds). Good athlete.

Per PFF: Trevor Davis averaged 9.5 YAC/reception, 6th-best in this WR class.


Obviously Ted Thompson has high hopes for Trevor Davis as we all do.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.calbears.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209396649

Trevor Davis ...Player Profile

[vince]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_solbtUNiI

[Freak Out]

WSU = LOL

[Guiness]

slight build though - he's an inch taller and 6lbs heavier than Myles White is listed.

[Patler]

In one-on-one drills, practice-squad cornerback Robertson Daniel pressed close to the line of scrimmage. Davis went deep, catching a pass 30 yards downfield.

It looked like a flash of natural, physical ability. It was something more. In his first steps, Davis noticed Daniel was being “patient” with his go-route. Davis took a wide release off the line of scrimmage, avoiding Daniel’s contact.

Unfettered, his speed took over from there.

“He’s really fast,” Daniel said.

He wasn’t getting burned again. Next rep, Daniel backpedaled to guard against the deep ball. Davis sold the go route, avoided Daniel’s jam off the line of scrimmage. With Daniel’s momentum going backward, Davis stopped on a dime.

The football was in his hands when he turned around.
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“That’s route running,” Daniel said, “and understanding who you’re going against. He understands his opponent. Because a lot of guys I go against sometimes just try to swivel their way by me. He was taking a lot of wide releases (to avoid press-man coverage). He was taking wide releases away from my reach out, away from my strike point. Which is really smart.”

That’s something else Davis was in his first NFL practice — quite smart, actually.
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If his speed is the key to unlocking a spot on the 53-man roster, his route-running will determine whether he sees the field.

So near the end of his first practice, after Davis shook Daniel for a wide-open catch underneath, it was worth noting cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt Jr.’s booming reaction.

“That’s a good route!” Whitt shouted. “That’s a good route!”

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/05/10/trevor-davis-eyes-route-packers-success/84181302/

[mraynrand]

Cal boys are smart #bayareapower

[George Cumby]

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2016/05/10/trevor-davis-eyes-route-packers-success/84181302/

Ted knows Wide Receivers.

[mraynrand]

Ted knows Wide Receivers.

but not tight ends.

Hey, where is Tank?

[mraynrand]

I can't wait for training camp and Davis versus Martinez - strike up the band!

http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/5d/87/5d870ac415b5f1f6de8214d06893400c.jpg?itok=eil5nheM

[woodbuck27]

slight build though - he's an inch taller and 6lbs heavier than Myles White is listed.


That was my initial and lasting concern..his size.

It looks like he's a fine athlete and that may compensate until he gets smashed a few times.

[Patler]

(Note: I meant to post the following here, but accidentally posted it in the thread about Adams getting cut.)



For some historical perspective, here is a rookie camp article about another slightly built GB Packer draft pick in 1999, Donald Driver:

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/189735661.html

They list him at 180 lbs, various lists and rosters at the time listed him at 180-188.

Recently, of course, there is Abbrederis as a very slightly built receiver. A big difference I see is in musculature. Davis out ran and out jumped Abbrederis by quite a bit, and beat him on the bench press 11 reps to 4. I can't find anything on Driver, except of course that he was world class in high jump, long jump and triple jump in college.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Davis is gonna be real good.

[Joemailman]

I've been thinking of trying some...can't resist...

http://heidicohen.com/wp-content/uploads/Drinking-the-Kool-Aid-Graffiti--e1311998414565-300x300.jpg

[Joemailman]

Some of the scouting reports on Davis were that he has inconsistent hands.


est 40 receptions, 672 yards and 2 TDs as a senior. Athletic receiver prospect with an inconsistent game. Uses the sidelines well, nicely adjusts to the errant throw and plays heads-up football. Consistently extends to make the reception away from his frame. Competitive, keeps the play in bounds and always working to pick up positive yardage.
Negative: Does not display consistent hands, does not always come away with the difficult reception and has throws bouncing off his hands. Must improve his route running.
Analysis: Davis is a talented prospect who's slowly turning his athletic ability into football skill. His return skills could help him catch hold of a roster spot where he'll also lineup as a 5th receiver.That does not jive with reports of him at Combine and Senior Bowl where he caught the ball really well. Of course, it's one thing to catch balls in drills, and another thing to do it in a game. He can really add something though to the offense with his speed. The addition of him and Jared Cook, as well as the return of Jordy should give the Packers the ability to stretch the field.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.packers.com/news-and-events/article-player-feature/article-1/Trevor-Davis-wanted-bigger-stage-performed-on-it/d87eef9b-e64c-43cb-84bc-cec306360d7f?campaign=email_160520

Trevor Davis wanted bigger stage, performed on it

Posted May 16, 2016

Mike Spofford ... packers.com senior writer @MikeSpofford

" ...Playing at Washington State in a game rapidly evolving into a shootout, Davis cranked up the contest’s pace even more in the third quarter. Just two minutes and 59 seconds apart, he brought back a pair of kickoffs for touchdowns.

The returns covered 100 and 98 yards, respectively. The speedy receiver became a blur, times two, pulling off in the length of a boxing round a single-game feat most returners never experience in their entire careers. ... "

[KYPack]

The kid has great potential. He can blaze and you can't coach a player to be fast. He's tiny and may get reamed back there, but we've got to take a chance on him. We've got to get Cobb off the KR teams, so I hope this lad makes it.

[Fritz]

Agreed. I hope he can also return punts. But it looks like he could use some time in the gym.

I wonder why TT seems to be so good at licking WR's but he can't find DL very well.

[Smidgeon]

Cobb is the third or fourth KR at this point after Montgomery, Janis, and Abby. With Hyde taking the main PR duties, AL that's left for Cobb is the Charles Woodson sure-catch-when-you-need-it role.

[run pMc]

I wonder why TT seems to be so good at licking WR's but he can't find DL very well.

Maybe they taste better. I have no idea.

[Fritz]

I like to fan the flames of rumour occasionally.

[woodbuck27]

The kid has great potential. He can blaze and you can't coach a player to be fast. He's tiny and may get reamed back there, but we've got to take a chance on him. We've got to get Cobb off the KR teams, so I hope this lad makes it.

Exactly KY !

[Fritz]

If he can gain about ten pounds of muscle, he should be strong enough to last in the league.

Go Davis!

[Patler]

Davis is at least as big as Driver was as a rookie, and much stronger than Abbrederis was. I think Davis will be fine.

[pbmax]

At this point I expect him to be in Top 5 for Rookie of the Year voting. Anything less and I will lead the charge to call him a bust.

[Patler]

At this point I expect him to be in Top 5 for Rookie of the Year voting. Anything less and I will lead the charge to call him a bust.

At this point, I expect him to make the final 53 man roster, and be inactive for most if not all of the first 15 games, until he plays in game 16 because Nelson and Cobb will be inactive with a playoff bye already guaranteed.

[Joemailman]

The 6-1, 188-pound transfer from Hawaii has essentially been ignored during the draft process, though ESPN analyst Todd McShay tweeted in January that Davis "keeps flashing"

Could he be suspended for that?

[pbmax]

Could he be suspended for that?

If he destroys his phone too, you bet.