Raekwon

Davis

It’s yet another blow for a Dolphins defensive line that also lost Christian Wilkins this week. That being said, 2020 second-rounder Davis spent most of his time in Miami mostly absorbing snaps as opposed to being a difference-maker. He was better under Vic Fangio in 2023 after earning horrendous Pro Football Focus marks in 2021-22. He nevertheless profiles as a rotational option in Indy as opposed to linchpin.

Davis (6’6/311) was a three-year starting defensive end at Alabama, earning first-team All-SEC honors as a sophomore (8.5 sacks, 10.0 TFLs) before a subsequent two-year regression. His lengthy frame is mostly a negative to his game and prevents him from winning with first-step burst as a pass-rusher, but his maturity and lack of production are bigger issues. He only totaled 2.0 sacks and 8.5 TFLs during his junior and senior seasons. If Davis buys in, he has the strength to be a quality run-stopping starter in the NFL, but he is a low-floor gamble.

Davis (6'7/312) does have some concerns to address during the pre-draft process, as Zierlein also wrote that some scouts have concerns regarding his maturity. And after wreaking havoc during his first season in Tuscaloosa, he wasn’t as productive from a statistical standpoint. But the physical tools are there, with Zierlein projecting Davis to be a Day 1 selection come April. “Despite possessing unique traits and the potential to dominate, his upside could be a moving target based upon maturity level and continued growth as a rusher,” Zierlein wrote. Other draft analysts have projected Davis to be a Day 2 selection, and if that turns out to be the case he won’t be on the board very long.

“Raekwon called me on Saturday and said ‘I’m still a little injured -- my ankle’s still bothering me,’ and I said ‘Look, it’s a simple decision. If you can go create value for yourself because you’re healthy (enough), you need to go play because it’s a great opportunity for you. If you don’t feel like you can do that, don’t play, but make sure you let them know so they can get somebody else,’” Saban said. Davis (6'7/305) had a big make-good opportunity in Mobile after early-career promise made way to a havoc-lite final two years in Tuscaloosa. He’s now considered a Day 2 prospect.

Davis (6'7/305) will assuredly be one of the more heavily-scouted players in Mobile this January; assuming he’s healthy enough to play. He has dealt with an ankle injury as of late, but it doesn’t appear to be a serious one. Davis has tantalized with talent, but really hasn’t put it all together in his four seasons with the Crimson Tide. A quality showing in Mobile will help scouts put that in the past; for the most part, anyway.

Davis (6'7/305) was said to be day-to-day earlier this week, so it seems like that approach has led them to believe he can play this Saturday. He missed last week’s game against Western Carolina. Davis is a key contributor up front for the Tide and has racked up 37 tackles this year.

Davis (6'7/305) injured his ankle during Alabama’s win at Mississippi State on November 16, and he was held out of this past weekend’s win over Western Carolina as a result. Whether or not he’ll be able to play in the Iron Bowl won’t be known until later in the week, with the decision possibly running up against kickoff Saturday afternoon. Davis has accounted for 37 total tackles this season.

Davis (6'7/305) is nursing an ankle injury sustained in last weekend’s win over Mississippi State. Western Carolina might as well be another bye for the Crimson Tide, who are resting up several of their injured bodies on Saturday. We’ll check back in with Davis during the Iron Bowl practice week.

Davis (6'7/305) did not practice on Tuesday, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that his status is looking doubtful for Saturday. Against Western Carolina, though, Alabama should be just fine without Davis and he should be given the week to rest up for the Iron Bowl on Nov. 30. Davis has 37 total tackles this year.

Davis (6'7/305) was forced out of Saturday’s win over Mississippi State with a left ankle injury and is considered questionable for this coming weekend’s game against Western Carolina. His availability for that contest should clarify closer to kickoff, but at this juncture, not looking great.