Jordan Davis – Inside Defensive Lineman – 22 – Senior – Georgia
Cut : 1m98
Weight : 155kg
Estimated draft position: 1st round
Stats 2021: 14 games, 37 tackles including 5 for loss, 2 sacks, 1 pass defended
NFL Comparison: Damon Harrison
Strong points
– Mobility
– Athletics
– Power
– Template
With his 155 kilos for 1m98, Jordan Davis is the most massive interior defensive lineman of the whole class. An exceptional size that comes with an arm length (86cm) and impressive power, which helps him to be imposing, difficult to move and disruptive for the opposing offensive lines. If he is facing a single person, he pushes them straight back. At a minimum, it can support multiple blockers. He will sometimes manage to get out of it to stop the action, or he can free up spaces for his teammates who will take care of the game.
There were very few instances where he gave ground to aggressive linemen at the point of impact. On the contrary. His powerful style, like a wrecking ball, allows him to push his opponent(s) back into the pocket. He usually plays with good leverage despite his size, pushing off well with his legs to put his opponent on the heels. His powerful hands do the rest. In addition to being strong in the upper and lower body, he also exhibits sufficient technical ability to regularly clear blockers through clever use of his hands.
One of the most impressive aspects of his game remains his athletic prowess. The young man has phenomenal speed and speed of execution for his size. He is nimble on his feet, has a surprising ability to change direction and can cover a lot of ground.
Weak points
– Production
– Player on first two attempts
– Technical
– Stamina
At Georgia, Davis hasn’t played many snaps (38% in 2021). Even though his team had great depth on the defensive line, one can legitimately wonder if he has the ability to stay on the field for long periods. One of the reasons for this lack of playing time is that he does not offer many possibilities as a pass rusher. The assets are there for him to become a dominant force in the middle, but the production of sacks or the pressures on the quarterback were not there.
Teams picking him should view him primarily as a defender against the run, valuable on the first two plays but needing to develop into a three-attempt player. He is not the one who will be excellent in chasing a ball carrier, but he will make the necessary tackles on players who pass within his range. And his ability to disrupt the game comes more from his strength, rather than his athleticism or technique. This leaves several question marks as to his exact position at the professional level.
The stat
4 seconds 78 on the 40 yard dash at the Combine
Jordan Davis has an extremely fast first step and moves easily for a boy of his build. He showed it during the workshops in Indianapolis where the NFL scouts could admire his athletic ease and his mobility. His time of 4 seconds 78 on the 40-yard sprint was the fastest for a player over 149 kilos at the Combine since 2006. It is even considered one of the best times for a player of this size in history. of the event. Men his size aren’t supposed to go that fast.
Possible destinations
Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers, Pittsburgh Steelers
Davis is an outstanding run defenseman who can be the centerpiece of some defensive schemes thanks to his devastating bull-rush. He doesn’t need to be relegated to Nose Tackle. It has the versatility to cruise down the line. In college, he was usually lined up in 3-tech (facing the guard’s outside shoulder), or even 1-tech (facing the center’s outside shoulder). His skills suggest he can even move into 4i-tech (facing the inside shoulder of the tackle) on certain phases to create a block disadvantage for the offensive line. He can be a player who attacks one or two gaps on a front 3 or 4. Even if he can stay on the ground on the aerial phases, teams will maximize his effectiveness by limiting his reps due to his size. He has a combination of size, athleticism, power that cannot be taught. It is still in the development phase on the rush pass, but teams will be tempted by its potential.
The Chargers have huge needs to stop the opposing ground game and given the losses of Justin Jones and Linval Joseph in free agency, the center of the defensive line needs reinforcement. Pittsburgh was the worst team against the run last season and their defensive line input could help improve that stat. Baltimore has built a terrifying defense image for itself and it’s time to bring that back to life by adding some bulk and youth to their squad. Finally, Green Bay is sorely lacking in depth behind Kenny Clark. But we especially know the appetite of Brian Gutekunst (GM) to select players for their physical abilities.
