Jarrad
Davis.
Jarrad
Davis.
Florida· 6'1"· 238 lb
Davis projects best to a modern 4-3 defense that values athletic, downhill linebackers who can cover ground sideline-to-sideline and contribute in various ways.
Year 1 impact starter as a WILL linebacker, with the ceiling to be a Pro Bowl caliber three-down backer controlling the middle of the field.
A pure 3-4 two-gap scheme where his primary responsibility would be run containment at the point of attack, limiting his athleticism.
A highly athletic linebacker, Davis's scheme fit is optimized in systems that allow him to play fast and react, rather than being solely tasked with anchoring against the run.
Selected #21 overall in Round 1 of the 2017 NFL Draft by Detroit Lions out of Florida.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— No athletic data recorded
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Florida | — | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Florida | — | 60 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Career | — | — | 60 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Jarrad Davis played for the Detroit Lions, New York Jets, and New Orleans Saints. He was a starting linebacker for the Lions for several seasons, known for his athleticism and tackling ability, though he struggled with consistency and coverage.