Vontae Davis
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Cornerback

Illinois


College Position: Cornerback
School: Illinois
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 204
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Late First
Overall Rank: 22
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Cornerback (2)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2009 Draft by the Miami Dolphins in the 1st round with the #25 pick.
Davis is a physical player who fits the mold of a Parcells corner. May actually be a better fit at safety long-term. The Dolphins secondary needs work and Davis is a good first step.

Mock Draft Results

Strengths

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Weaknesses

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News

2010 NFL Draft Debate: What Should Miami do with the 12th pick? - Apr 4 (Dan Wernery and Chris Maier)
2009 AFC East Preview - Aug 17 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft Grades (Chris' Take) - Apr 29 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Draft Report Card: AFC East - Apr 26 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Draft All-Overrated and Underrated Teams - Apr 14 (Chris Maier)
Wells Shines While Jenkins Struggles at Ohio State's Pro Day - Mar 13 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: Day Four - CB, S - Feb 24 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What to Watch - Feb 15 (Chris Maier)
2009 Underclassmen NFL Draft Stock Report - Jan 24 (Chris Maier and Dan Wernery)
Illinois CB Vontae Davis Declares for NFL Draft - Dec 25 (Chris Maier)
Pre-Bowl Game 2009 NFL Mock Draft (2 Rounds) - Dec 12 (Chris Maier)
Updated Mock Draft! - Nov 20 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Mock Draft: Mid-Season Edition - Oct 23 (Chris Maier)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Early Season version) - Sep 22 (Dan Wernery)
The Seven Step Drop: East Carolina Slays Goliath for the Second Straight Week - Sep 9 (Chris Maier)
The Seven Step Drop: A Weekly Look At the Week that Was In College Football - Sep 1 (Chris Maier)
2009 Draft: Top 10 CB Prospects - Jul 27 (Dan Wernery)
2009 NFL Mock Draft (Pre-Season version) - Jul 13 (Chris Maier)
Dan Wernery's First 2009 Mock Draft - May 21 (Dan Wernery)