Derrick Davis Jr. RB Pittsburgh | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Derrick Davis Jr. RB Pittsburgh
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.56 seconds (50%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.1 DOB: 11/13/2002 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Work-Horse Back | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.56 seconds (50%*) | |
| Age: 22.1 DOB: 11/13/2002 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 40.5 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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75% |
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| Rushing: |
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52% |
| Break Tackles: |
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37% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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35% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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57% |
| Run Blocking: |
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42% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#578
Position rank:
#63
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| College Games: 10 College Snaps: 118 | ||
ESPN RATING: 87/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 97.1/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.9 (97%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Elijah Dotson - Sacramento State |
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33% |
| Josh Johnson - UL Monroe |
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32% |
| Kevin Marks Jr. - Buffalo |
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32% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Derrick Davis Jr. from Gateway High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Davis Jr. joined LSU.In 2022 as a freshman Davis Jr. saw action in just one game for the Tigers as he ran for just 28 yards on 5 attempts for an excellent 5.6 yards per carry, with no TDs, with no fumbles. As a receiver he made no receptions for no yards.
After the season Davis Jr. transferred to Pittsburgh where as a sophomore in 2023 he played in just one game. and rushed for just 8 yards on 2 carries for 4.0 ypc, with no TDs, with no fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in no receptions for no yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Tracks the ball well downfield and shows good ball skills, including the ability to go up and high-point it in contested-catch situations.
- Reads and deciphers quickly, reacting in a flash with a nose for the ball. Jumps routes and drives fast on plays in front of him.
- Quicker than Davis is fast but has a burst to close in zone coverage and plays physical at the line in man.
- Can deliver the big hit and isn't afraid to jump inside to slow the ball.
- Has the change-of-direction ability to mirror underneath but did solid work out of press and off coverage.
- Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lowers his shoulder for the big hit rather than wrapping up securely.
- Davis gets beat over the top too often, and Davis tends to panic and get too handsy when running downfield.
- Inconsistent getting off of blocks. Can be a step slow to react when a quarterback comes back to his side of the field late in progression.
Derrick Davis Jr. percentiles vs other Running Backs (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Derrick Davis Jr. (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
604.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
57.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.