Mike Davis is as good a receiver as anybody in this draft. I think he's the identical twin of Marquis Lee. Is a very good deep ball receiver, gets very good separation, good frame and length.
I think he was caught in the malaise that overtook the Longhorns program the past couple of years and his numbers suffered, however, he did end his career as one of the top receivers in Texas school history. (Only one of three UT WR's with 200 catches and 2,700 yards.) And while the entire Longhorn team seemed to greatly suffer in 2013, Davis did end up with eight TD's. Ran in the mid-4.4's at his Pro Day.
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"I have really been impressed with his work ethic, not only in practice, but in our individual periods and with the extra drills we have been doing on some route stuff and things like that," co-offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin said. "He has a great focus and a great energy out there. It helps everyone in those drills."
That extra work, crisper routes and more dedicated nature also has helped build Davis' own confidence. So has completely understanding the offense and what is expected of him within that offense.
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His teammates have noticed his leadership and work ethic. When sophomore Johnathan Gray was new to the program last season, Davis reached out to him and helped him as he adjusted to college football.
"He definitely brings leadership to the offense," Gray said. "He gets his wideouts going in the [film] room. He just brings that energy to the offense. Any presence of Mike is well-needed and he knows that and he's doing his best to get them going."
Gray said Davis has a fun personality, but when he needs to be serious he becomes a different person, adding that the entire team has confidence in Davis' abilities, especially in high-pressure situations.
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As you state, I think he'll make a very good #2 with enough ceiling to potentially be a #1 WR. Would be a very good pick in the fourth.
While most people consider Utah's Keith McGill to have the most upside, Nevin Lawson was, without question, the best CB of the Big Three Utah colleges. (Utah, BYU, Utah State) Fast and physical, Lawson can really play football. Guys wanting dudes like Bradley Roby or Jason Verrett should love this guy. (I think he's as good as either of these dudes.) As you say, he's a very solid nickel CB prospect.
I put Carrethers in my mock and they need a guard and S'ua-Filo is a very talented player.
I'd rather have seen a OT in the sixth versus Kennard. Someone like Matt Patchan or Justin Britt possibly.
One of your best mocks of the season, IMO.