WR-White vs: WR-Davis

CamanoIslandJQ

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I’m having trouble trying to see the 231 overall rankings difference between these two WR’s. I look forward to comparing the two at the combine. Physically, they look and run about the same with a slight size advantage to Davis, both high point the ball well and are red zone threats. Both seem to have strong hands & compete for the ball well. White has had an excellent year in a pass happy offense (but it is only one year), looking at his yards per catch says he’s not a burner and is mainly a miss-match against most CB’s, (as is Davis).

Both of these WR’s play at a similar level of competition, with a slight edge to W. Virginia. Davis also plays in a fairly pass happy offense and it’s important to note his 2014 injury loss of 5 games. He likely would have had a similar year to his very good 2013 season. After returning from injury, he was 17/331, 19.47/avg, 1-TD. However, 1/3 on the last game of the year sounds like a medical concern. His performance at the combine will tell a lot.

Currently my best guess is that White is maybe slightly overrated and more likely a late 1-st round pick (seen as a one year wonder?). Maybe the Seahawks would love him? I think most of us would be very happy if he fell. On the other hand, I’m pretty sure that Davante Davis is being seriously underrated, nobody is looking at his 2013 season & IMO he should be at least a late day 2 pick or better, unless there are serious medical concerns. IIRC, there were positive vibes on him last draft, before he returned to UNLV, where did that go?

Kevin White, Miami(Fla), 6-027/210, 4.49/40. Currently ranked #12 overall at drafttek.com & #12 overall at cbssports.com An early/mid 1-st round projection.
2014: 109/1447, 13.28/avg, 10-TD's; 8/100-yd+ games 1/200-yd+ game (on I'd guess a LOT of targets).
2013: 35/507, 14.49/avg, 5-TD's; 1/100+-yd game
Career #’s: 144/1954, 13.56/avg, 15-TD’s

Devante Davis, UNLV, 6-30/220, 4.52/40. Currently ranked #243 overall at drafttek.com & #243 overall at cbssports.com A round 7 projection.
2014: 34/599, 17.62/avg, 4-TD's; 4/100+ yd games, (out 5 games injured)
2013: 87/1290, 14.83/avg, 14-TD's; 5/100+ yd games,
2012: 61/854, 14.00/avg, 4-TD's; 2/100+ yd games
2011: 4/42, 10.50/avg, 0-TD's
Career #'s: 186/2785, 14.97/avg, 22-TD's
 

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Davis is probably a 4th rounder, though a fantastic combine could see him go in the first two days. I really like his potential, there's a little more about him on the Big WR prospect thread. Wasn't right this year but has legitimate #1 potential imo. Him, Dezmin Lewis, Tre McBride and DeAndre Smelter are all guys who could go in the third day and be immediate contributors. I'd be excited about getting any of them.
 
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