Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan: 2016 NFL Draft Scouting Report

Corey Davis played only three seasons with Western Michigan and has steadily increased his performance year-by-year. Starting in all eleven games, Davis caught 67 passes for 941 yards and six touchdowns as a true freshman.

He plays well in primetime games, standing-out when down in big moments. Davis was the MVP of the 2014 Idaho Potato Bowl versus Air Force, recording 176 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He caught ten passes for 154 yards and one touchdown in Western Michigan’s 2015 season opener against #5 Michigan State.

Davis led the MAC Conference in receiving yards with 1,408 yards as a sophomore. He held on to just under 68 percent of his targets, reeling in 78 receptions for 15 touchdowns. His junior season almost mirrored the performance from his sophomore season. Davis hauled in 89 receptions for 1,429 yards and twelve touchdowns as a junior (5th ranked receiver in the nation).

WM Career Stats: 234 receptions, 3,778 yards, 33 TDs

Measurables

Height: 6′ 3″

Weight: 205 lbs

Strengths

Davis is a reliable target and good at producing YAC. He runs tall and with strength. He’s able to learn and acclimate as his numbers are improving year by year. He’s quick and maneuverable for his size and, unlike most receivers, has the frame to be a penetrating blocker.

Davis is highly targeted and keeps plays alive by always being aware. He has size, weighing twenty pounds more than the average NFL receiver and defensive back, and measuring in at five inches taller than the average NFL D-back.

Weaknesses

Davis is not consistently fast. His lack of speed can cause problems against elite defensive backs. He is not slow but not as fast as other receivers. He has the occasional drop. He was used only as a receiver so wouldn’t be a threat in wildcat schemes.

He played in the MAC conference so wasn’t competing against future-NFL talent on as consistent of a basis than if he were playing in the SEC or Big Ten Conference.

Potential Fits

Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Ravens, Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings

Final Thoughts

If Davis doesn’t stay at Western Michigan for his senior year and enters the 2016 NFL Draft, he will find himself as a day two draft selection. He has size and put up numbers to deserve an opportunity.

Coming from a non-power five conference school, his rookie year in the NFL is about showing he can maintain playing at an elite level against elite talent.