{"id":85571,"date":"2020-04-18T15:00:15","date_gmt":"2020-04-18T19:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/?p=85571"},"modified":"2021-03-20T09:16:00","modified_gmt":"2021-03-20T13:16:00","slug":"javaris-davis-2020-nfl-draft-profile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2020\/04\/18\/javaris-davis-2020-nfl-draft-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"Javaris Davis 2020 NFL Draft Profile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Javaris Davis Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Position:\u00a0<\/strong>Cornerback<br \/>\n<strong>Height:\u00a0<\/strong>5&#8217;8&#8221;<br \/>\n<strong>Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>183 pounds<br \/>\n<strong>School:\u00a0<\/strong>Auburn University<\/p>\n<p><strong>NFL Combine Performance Data<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>40 Yard Dash:\u00a0<\/strong>4.39 seconds<br \/>\n<strong>Bench Press:\u00a0<\/strong>11 reps<br \/>\n<strong>Vertical Jump:\u00a0<\/strong>35.5&#8243;<br \/>\n<strong>Broad Jump:\u00a0<\/strong>124.0&#8243;<\/p>\n<h2>Javaris Davis 2020 NFL Draft Profile<\/h2>\n<p>If your favorite team is in need of help at the cornerback position, the 2020 NFL Draft is the perfect place for them to find it. While &#8220;can&#8217;t miss&#8221; prospects like<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2020\/02\/11\/jeffrey-okudah-2020-nfl-draft-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jeffrey Okudah<\/a><\/strong> and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/2020\/03\/24\/kavanaughs-mock-draft-1-0\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CJ Henderson<\/a><\/strong> are expected to be selected early in the first round, other talented cornerbacks like Auburn&#8217;s Javaris Davis may become a quality draft pick as well.<\/p>\n<p>After coming out of high school ranked as a four-star recruit, Javaris Davis turned down offers from schools like Miami, Louisville, and Georgia to sign with Gus Malzahn&#8217;s Auburn Tigers, where he would shine as a key piece in their defensive secondary. In 2019, the 5&#8217;8&#8221;, 183-pound defensive back finished the season with 43 tackles and two interceptions. He also tallied six passes defended during that time period. Those stats were good enough to earn him a trip to both the Senior Bowl and the East-West Shrine Game, a very impressive accomplishment among college football players. After almost leaving college for the NFL last year, Davis has now decided to make the jump and try his luck in the NFL, just like his cousins <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DaviVo99.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vontae<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/D\/DaviVe00.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vernon Davis<\/a> did.<\/p>\n<h3>Strengths<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Possesses capable ball skills;<\/li>\n<li>Impressive closing speed;<\/li>\n<li>Tough-nosed defender; not afraid to stick his head down and make a hard tackle;<\/li>\n<li>Very coachable; improved well over his four years at Auburn, furthering his tackling skills and improving his techniques;<\/li>\n<li>Seems to possess a quality football IQ.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Weaknesses<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0His ball skills could still use work if he intends to become an elite cornerback at the next level;.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Lacks the frame and size needed to matchup with NFL-level receivers;<\/li>\n<li>Footwork can become sloppy at times;<\/li>\n<li>Can occasionally get lost in coverage;<\/li>\n<li>On occasion, he can get off balance and reach, allowing receivers to make several shifty moves to avoid him<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NFL Comparison:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pro-football-reference.com\/players\/H\/HadeJo99.htm\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Joe Haden<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Teams With Need at Position: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/bills\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buffalo Bills<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/bengals\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/broncos\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Denver Broncos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/texans\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Houston Texans<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/colts\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Indianapolis Colts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/jaguars\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/chiefs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/raiders\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Las Vegas Raiders<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/vikings\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/jets\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New York Jets<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/saints\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">New Orleans Saints<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/eagles\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonprofootball.com\/nfl-teams2\/redskins\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Washington Redskins<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Projection:\u00a0<\/strong>Early 5th &#8211; Late 6th<\/p>\n<h3>Bottom Line on Javaris Davis<\/h3>\n<p>If teams are still looking for quality options at the cornerback position late in the draft, Auburn&#8217;s Javaris Davis could be an excellent option. The under-sized cornerback plays with an intensity and heart second-to-none, which is a great trait scouts like to see in cornerback prospects. With impressive closing speed and a high football IQ, Davis can become a quality cornerback for teams looking to increase their squad&#8217;s depth at the position. While Davis may never become a starting-level corner in the NFL, he certainly possesses the skill and motor to become a quality backup and solidify himself a roster spot somewhere in the league. If Davis can show improvement in his footwork and coverage abilities, he has the chance to really impress an NFL team. Now, it&#8217;s just a matter of finding out who that team may be.<\/p>\n<p>Main photo:<br \/>\n<a id=\"i0G4Y44KTapuANHl7m6zJA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1192226159\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'i0G4Y44KTapuANHl7m6zJA',sig:'EkEU1XNvmiC1I4HAs35fghRA-y7sBqE5dgygJS_IE_g=',w:'594px',h:'396px',items:'1192226159',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Javaris Davis Overview Position:\u00a0Cornerback Height:\u00a05&#8217;8&#8221; Weight:\u00a0183 pounds School:\u00a0Auburn University NFL Combine Performance Data 40 Yard Dash:\u00a04.39 seconds Bench Press:\u00a011 reps Vertical Jump:\u00a035.5&#8243; Broad Jump:\u00a0124.0&#8243; Javaris Davis 2020 NFL Draft Profile If your favorite team is in need of help at the cornerback position, the 2020 NFL Draft is the perfect place for them to find [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3126,"featured_media":85646,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1647],"tags":[5273],"class_list":["post-85571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nfl-draft","tag-2020-nfl-draft"],"modified_by":"David Latham, Managing Editor","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3126"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=85571"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/85571\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/85646"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=85571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=85571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=85571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}