Antwuan Davis Is Texas Longhorn Commit #14

by Scipio Tex on May 4, 2025 2:13 PM CDT in Texas Longhorns and Other Recruiting

I'm excited about this commit as I've been extremely high on Davis since seeing his film a few months ago.

Davis relishes contact and he's explosive as hell. He hasn't learned the finer points of technique, but that's why Akina makes the big bucks. Davis was recently clocked at a 10.45 100 meters and dropped a 4.36 40 (Mad Dog timed) at a Texas camp. When I see elite track speed show up in pads paired with aggression and quickness on a 6 foot frame, I'm wondering how anyone could have him ranked below the Top 10 players in the state. In fact, if I have any criticism of Davis, it's that he loves contact so much, he can't resist late shots on receivers after dominating them at the LOS.

Drew Kelson's take:

Physical. Eye discipline is far above average for his age. In man coverage he has no clue the offense is running the ball which is exactly what you’re looking for. It doesn’t hurt that when he does notice the run he sheds blocks as good as any player for his age. I like this kid at corner. When a DB comes into college with great eyes, feet, and physicality there are no limits.

ESPN scouting:

"If you are looking for speed and explosiveness on the perimeter, Davis performs at a premium level," his ESPN scouting report reads. "Tall, lean and lengthy but has plenty of pop on his tightly wound frame. Quick twitched athlete who plays bigger and thrives on contact. This is a physical DB who plays with an edge and at times a reckless style that could be more under control."

Bottom line: Do yourself a favor and ignore whatever amount of stars or the rankings this guy has been assigned by some services. They will change. People are trying to be cute with what is blindingly obvious: this is an elite recruit with the perfect frame, athletic ability, and the physically reckless playing style coveted in a cornerback prospect. If you don't believe me, the Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, OU, Arkansas, Michigan offers should suffice. Any hesitation we had on Davis in the recruiting process had to do with his back injury, but all signs point to a clean bill of health.

I'm fired up.

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This is an AWESOME and quality pick-up.

I’m very excited to have this DB in the fold.

by Hippie Killer on May 4, 2025 2:31 PM CDT reply actions

Gotta think the Collins offer

…led to this commit. Will be interesting to see how the staff plays Collins and Smith going forward. Still have those OOS offers on the board too.

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by jc25 on May 4, 2025 2:38 PM CDT reply actions

First thing I thought of, jc25

Funny how a threat sometimes spurs us to action.

Like, damn, my paper is due in three days ago and I haven’t even picked out my sources.

by edsp on May 4, 2025 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe so.

Though Collins projects as a safety in our schemes. Maybe he did the math on scholarships available vs offers outstanding. Also, Davis badly wanted to be a Longhorn. He probably realized that he needed to pull the trigger, despite the pressure from OOS schools to take visits.

by Scipio Tex on May 4, 2025 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions

nice write up

think he is best in state and the best of the CB targets

by codaxx on May 4, 2025 2:56 PM CDT reply actions

meant

best in-state in the secondary

by codaxx on May 4, 2025 2:56 PM CDT up reply actions

I would love to see Texas land a safety who

can play closer to the line of scrimmage with some coverage skills. Think you will see more players who project to multiple roles on defense .

by davey o'brien on May 7, 2025 12:55 PM CDT up reply actions

FUCK YES

This class is lean and mean. 10.49 FAT with physicality? Yes please.

You’re up next, Mr. Rhodes.

by Vasherized on May 4, 2025 3:30 PM CDT reply actions

Yes he seems good on highlights

But Is he Texas good?

by ShameAndFailure on May 4, 2025 3:51 PM CDT reply actions

Yow.

To my never-played-football eyes, Davis tackles like a DB who’s already been at Texas for a couple of years.

OT: the first fifty years of this infographic go a long way toward explaining the preferences and predilections of the American sports press.

by SP!DER on May 4, 2025 4:00 PM CDT reply actions

Wow.

That is a cool graphic.

To err is human...but humans have such low standards.

by adt2 on May 7, 2025 10:31 AM CDT up reply actions

Can he play TE?

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by Sailor Ripley on May 4, 2025 4:32 PM CDT reply actions

We're Texas

Everyone is a potential TE

by Horncasting on May 4, 2025 8:18 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

Outstanding!

Welcome to The University, Antwuan!

by j_java on May 4, 2025 4:51 PM CDT reply actions

question

So is this kid the caliber athlete as the claiborne kid that just got drafted from LSU at corner? He looks really solid and well put together already at such a young age.

by dudoo on May 4, 2025 6:47 PM CDT reply actions

Davis is an elite athlete

who has legit speed and a frame that will be able to nicely carry some extra weight as he matures.

The only problem with the commit is that football team does a better job recruiting sprinters than Bubba does for the track team. Where have you gone Gary Peacock?

by davey o'brien on May 6, 2025 9:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Is "Mad Dog Timed"

an intentional irony here?

You have to wonder whether those cat-like reflexes have dulled. However slightly.

by Parlin on May 4, 2025 7:23 PM CDT reply actions

by STLaw on May 5, 2025 7:43 AM CDT reply actions

Davis

If the Horns wind up with ohly one DB from Texas, they’re getting the right one with Davis. He’s gonna be a lockdown cornerback with Akina coaching him up.

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by coolhorn on May 6, 2025 9:44 PM CDT reply actions