The Big East's best: No. 10, Anthony Davis
February, 15, 2010
2/15/10
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By
Brian Bennett | ESPN.com
A postseason ranking of the Big East's Top 30 players ...
No. 10
DavisAnthony Davis, OT, Rutgers, Jr.
Preseason rank: 12
Why him here: It could be argued that no Big East player has a higher professional ceiling than Davis. The 6-foot-6, 325-pounder is the prototypical NFL left tackle, with tremendous athleticism for his size. In Todd McShay's latest mock draft, Davis is projected as the No. 4 overall pick, and he was a three-year starter for Rutgers before deciding to skip his senior year.
So why isn't he higher than No. 10 on this list? Well, production counts more than potential, and while Davis certainly was an All-Big East performer at times, he was also inconsistent. His efforts in the running game in particular left something to be desired. But when he was dialed in, there was no one more intimidating. He'll need to maintain that level and focus to truly succeed at the next level.
Previous:
No. 11: Dorin Dickerson, TE, Pittsburgh
No. 12: Robert Sands, S, West Virginia
No. 13: B.J. Daniels, QB, South Florida
No. 14: Jason Pinkston, OT, Pittsburgh
No. 15: Tim Brown, WR, Rutgers
No. 16: Jordan Todman, RB, Connecticut
No. 17: Arthur Jones, DT, Syracuse
No. 18: Lawrence Wilson, LB, Connecticut
No. 19: Tom Savage, QB, Rutgers
No. 20: Andre Dixon, RB, Connecticut
No. 21: Bill Stull, QB, Pittsburgh
No. 22: Nate Allen, S, South Florida
No. 23: Marcus Easley, WR, Connecticut
No. 24: Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
No. 25: Jarrett Brown, QB, West Virginia
No. 26: George Selvie, DE, South Florida
No. 27: Kion Wilson, LB, South Florida
No. 28: Jabaal Sheard, DE, Pittsburgh
No. 29: Lindsey Witten, DE, Connecticut
No. 30: Jeff Linkenbach, OT, Cincinnati
No. 10
Preseason rank: 12
Why him here: It could be argued that no Big East player has a higher professional ceiling than Davis. The 6-foot-6, 325-pounder is the prototypical NFL left tackle, with tremendous athleticism for his size. In Todd McShay's latest mock draft, Davis is projected as the No. 4 overall pick, and he was a three-year starter for Rutgers before deciding to skip his senior year.
So why isn't he higher than No. 10 on this list? Well, production counts more than potential, and while Davis certainly was an All-Big East performer at times, he was also inconsistent. His efforts in the running game in particular left something to be desired. But when he was dialed in, there was no one more intimidating. He'll need to maintain that level and focus to truly succeed at the next level.
Previous:
No. 11: Dorin Dickerson, TE, Pittsburgh
No. 12: Robert Sands, S, West Virginia
No. 13: B.J. Daniels, QB, South Florida
No. 14: Jason Pinkston, OT, Pittsburgh
No. 15: Tim Brown, WR, Rutgers
No. 16: Jordan Todman, RB, Connecticut
No. 17: Arthur Jones, DT, Syracuse
No. 18: Lawrence Wilson, LB, Connecticut
No. 19: Tom Savage, QB, Rutgers
No. 20: Andre Dixon, RB, Connecticut
No. 21: Bill Stull, QB, Pittsburgh
No. 22: Nate Allen, S, South Florida
No. 23: Marcus Easley, WR, Connecticut
No. 24: Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
No. 25: Jarrett Brown, QB, West Virginia
No. 26: George Selvie, DE, South Florida
No. 27: Kion Wilson, LB, South Florida
No. 28: Jabaal Sheard, DE, Pittsburgh
No. 29: Lindsey Witten, DE, Connecticut
No. 30: Jeff Linkenbach, OT, Cincinnati
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