Marcus Davenport
College- UTSA
Height- 6 feet 5 inches
Weight- 250 pounds
Position- Defensive End
Pros:
- Assignment sound
- Uses hands well
- Displays strong punch
- Has power
- Converts speed to power well
- Can bend and turn the corner
- Explodes off the line when rushing
- Reacts steps/chases plays
- Athletic enough to drop into coverage
- Long arms
Cons:
- Level of competition
- Struggles to disengage
- Needs to expand pass rush repertoire
Overall
Davenport has the skill set and talent to be a consistently good pass rusher at the NFL level. His long arms and rare combination of speed and power really help him beat tackles and get to the quarterback. Davenport needs to work on getting off blocks and could add to his pass rush repertoire. He is looking like a 2nd round pick with upside.
NFL Comparison: Carlos Dunlap
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