This Undrafted Free Agent is Guaranteed to Make the Minnesota Vikings
By Michael Luciano
The Minnesota Vikings loaded up on picks in the 2020 NFL Draft, and their stockpiling brought them potential future stars like LSU wide receiver Justin Jefferson and TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney.
Their UDFA haul also stands out as one of the most complete and deep across the entire NFL, and the player in the best position to stick around on Mike Zimmer's squad is former Texas A&M receiver Quartney Davis, who was thought of by some as a potential Day 2 or early Day 3 player before going undrafted.
Now watching Quartney Davis ?
— CrockTIME (@eric_crocker) February 10, 2020
Maybe the most polished explosive receiver I’ve watched so far. Scouting report coming tomorrow. Might have to throw in a thread with him to shine light on just how good a prospect he is pic.twitter.com/JjtJ7vlsXl
Davis was one of the most shocking undrafted free agents, as he sports several years of production in the SEC. Far from a product of the scheme, Davis' 4.55-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine showed that questions about his long speed are overblown.
His electric footwork at the line of scrimmage and at the stem of his routes helps him get open against even the tightest press coverage, With this impressive footwork paired with exceptional hands and vision as a runner, you have someone that could challenge for the WR4 spot alongside veteran Tajae Sharpe.
I’m a big fan of Texas A&M WR Quartney Davis fit in the slot. Plays like this show versatility to play him in different spot. Mix in some Z reps to utilize motions for clean releases. Big props to @footwork_king1 , he’s been talking him up a ton... and it’s warranted. pic.twitter.com/AsKXmmJqqD
— Ryan Roberts (@RiseNDraft) January 22, 2020
The Vikings need a receiver that can separate at the line of scrimmage, make some plays with the ball in his hands, and reliably snag Kirk Cousins' contested passes, and Davis can check all three of the boxes. Sharpe and Dillon Mitchell have to be looking over their shoulder at this promising young Aggie.