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Georgia Rookies Fit, Concerns and Predictions: Defense

By Savannah McCoy

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Lorenzo Carter #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after blocking the field goal attempt from Austin Seibert #43 of the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Lorenzo Carter #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates after blocking the field goal attempt from Austin Seibert #43 of the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game presented by Northwestern Mutual at the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2018 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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ATHENS, GA – NOVEMBER 18: Aaron Davis
ATHENS, GA – NOVEMBER 18: Aaron Davis /

Aaron Davis

Pick: Undrafted

Team: New York Giants

Fit:

A Giants secondary that struggled last season picked up a versatile asset in Aaron Davis.

Davis played both safety and corner at Georgia. He earned a reputation as an intelligent defender and a leader in the secondary. He understands various coverage schemes and often finds himself in the right place.

While Davis wasn’t invited to the NFL combine, his unofficial 40-yard dash clocked in at 4.4 seconds. The Giants will look to use that speed to gain an upper hand on a division that, outside of the Eagles, is devoid of any receiver star power.

Davis a good tackler, so he’ll be an asset on run plays or in the open field. He has good height for a corner and a safety.

Davis can potentially make a spot for himself on special teams. His flash of speed from his pro day may convince the Giants to look at him as a potential gunner or as an upfield blocker on punt returns.

Concerns:

Davis was not shut down corner at Georgia. He can be beaten down the field.

While he has the height and size of a good corner, Davis has average athleticism. In jump ball situations or against more agile receivers, Davis will lose some battles.

Whether he’s a safety or corner, Davis won’t be making many interceptions. That was never his gameplay at Georgia. He may give up too many catches for Pat Shurmur’s liking.

Prediction:

Aaron Davis comes to New York as an underdog. Undrafted free agents are the NFL’s version of college walk-ons, which Davis is familiar with.

Just like at Georgia, Davis will earn his way into the Giants’ secondary. His versatility will enable him to play anywhere in the secondary when called upon.

At first, Davis will play primarily special teams and possibly see the field to spell a safety or as an extra defensive back in quarter and dime packages. Eventually, Davis will prove himself a valuable enough asset to be a number three corner or back up safety who can fill in adequately for an injured starter.

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