Bengals Sign Bruce Davis to Practice Squad

Was seeing it on Twitter yesterday.

“One of the most explosive pass rush threats out of the Pac-10 since the days of Terrell Suggs, Davis used a quick first step and high motor to post 24.5 sacks over the past two years from his defensive end position. In the NFL, Davis’ lack of size and strength at the point of attack will force a move to linebacker. Scouts got to watch Davis perform in this role throughout much of Senior Bowl week. Though raw, he showed the athleticism to make this transition.”

“Davis is a hybrid 3-4 outside linebacker or 4-3 defensive end. He does not have great size at 240 pounds, but plays with a great motor. Davis is at his best when he is able to pin his ears back and rush the passer. He has a tendency to get stonewalled by mammoth defensive tackles, but could benefit greatly from being moved around in the right defensive scheme. Davis is lightning quick and can beat most tackles with his first step. If he is playing against a tackle without sound footwork, he will harass the quarterback all day. He does play too high at times and can get stalemated when this happens. He moves very well laterally, which NFL coaches look for in a “tweener” prospect who may have to drop back into coverage. Davis struggles when teams pound the ball at him and he lacks ideal closing speed, but there’s a lot to like about his upside. Davis finished the season with 45 tackles (15.5 for a loss) and 12 sacks in 13 games. He has the athletic ability to develop into a productive pass rusher in any scheme and the tenacity to develop into an every-down outside linebacker in a 3-4-scheme. Davis disappeared a little bit at Senior Bowl practice. This may be because of all of the talent around him, or due to a position change as he is no longer playing with his hand on the ground. Davis will flourish if put in the right system. Davis had a good combine running a 4.72 forty yard dash, but weighed in at just 252 pounds. Davis will be a project player and will likely take a few seasons to grow into a starting outside linebacker in the NFL. Davis is the type of player that Bill Belichick has molded into an All-Pro. He is a high motor player that won’t quit on a play and will likely contribute for many years in the NFL. "

Was projected as a 4th rounder many places, Steelers took him in the third round. Terrell Suggs runs around a 4.6.

he has been on nearly 5 teams and all cut him. If that doesn’t tell you something…