Report: Colts Have Met with Maryland CB/S Sean Davis

Nov 14, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Maryland Terrapins defensive back Sean Davis (21) runs with the ball after intercepting Michigan State Spartans quarterback Tyler O
Nov 14, 2015; East Lansing, MI, USA; Maryland Terrapins defensive back Sean Davis (21) runs with the ball after intercepting Michigan State Spartans quarterback Tyler O /
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According to the Baltimore Sun’s Aaron Wilson, the Indianapolis Colts are among the NFL teams that have recently met/worked out Maryland cornerback/safety Sean Davis:

"“Davis has participated or lined up visits, private workouts or private meetings or dinners with 18 NFL teams,” writes Wilson. “That includes the Houston Texans, Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans.”"

The 6’1″, 201 pound cornerback starred for the Terrapins as a senior, recording 88 tackles, 5 forced fumbles, and 3 interceptions in 12 starts earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten.

In his 4-year collegiate career, he appeared in 50 games with 40 starts. Davis actually became the first Maryland player to record 200 career solo tackles since current Colts starting inside linebacker D’Qwell Jackson performed the feat way back in 2005.
In a league where hybrid safeties who can cover are highly coveted, Davis makes for an intriguing secondary prospect (via his NFL.com draft profile):

"Nov 28, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Leonte Carroo (4) catches a pass while being defended by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Sean Davis (21) during the first half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY SportsSTRENGTHSBig, broad frame with absolutely shredded physique. Showed mental toughness. Bounced back from awful Bowling Green game to make numerous plays against South Florida the next week. Has size to battle against move tight ends. Leaps and challenges aggressively on 50/50 throws. Grabbed three interceptions in 2015. Around the ball and in the mix. Posted 298 tackles over three years as a starter. Comes firing downhill with purpose when it is time to get help against the run. Looks to lay the wood to receivers and make them feel it. Second in the nation with five forced fumbles. Has played safety and cornerback.WEAKNESSESAt times, was disastrous in man coverage. Dinged for 614 yards receiving against him. Slow, upright backpedal and clunky when turning to run. Seemed to be too big and lacking in foot quickness needed to play cornerback. Flagged for four pass interferences, a late hit and a personal foul this year. Charged with ten touchdowns allowed over last two seasons. Missed tackle numbers are troubling with 40 over last three years. Allows too much separation and can’t click and close on throws.NFL COMPARISONDuke IhenachoBOTTOM LINEMiscast this season as an outside cornerback, Davis battled through adversity and bounced back with ball production, tackles and forced fumbles. Davis has the ability to cover, but his strengths would best be utilized at safety where he has fewer man responsibilities and can be deployed near the line of scrimmage a little more often. Davis is an eventual starter at safety and a big backup at cornerback."

Currently, Davis is projected to be a mid-round pick by many draft picks. He’s an enticing safety option for the Colts with his ability to cover and hit. He could challenge the team’s current starting safeties for reps while contributing immediately on special teams.

However, the Colts aren’t the only team that has shown interest in Davis:

“Davis has participated or lined up visits, private workouts or private meetings or dinners with 18 NFL teams,” writes Wilson. “That includes the Houston Texans, Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Indianapolis Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Baltimore Ravens, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills and Tennessee Titans.”

The 6’1″, 201 pound cornerback starred for the Terrapins as a senior, recording 88 tackles, 5 forced fumbles, and 3 interceptions in 12 starts earning Honorable Mention All-Big Ten.

In his 4-year collegiate career, he appeared in 50 games with 40 starts. Davis actually became the first Maryland player to record 200 career solo tackles since current Colts starting inside linebacker D’Qwell Jackson performed the feat way back in 2005.
In a league where hybrid safeties who can cover are highly coveted, Davis makes for an intriguing secondary prospect (via his NFL.com draft profile):

"Nov 28, 2015; Piscataway, NJ, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Leonte Carroo (4) catches a pass while being defended by Maryland Terrapins defensive back Sean Davis (21) during the first half at High Points Solutions Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY SportsSTRENGTHSBig, broad frame with absolutely shredded physique. Showed mental toughness. Bounced back from awful Bowling Green game to make numerous plays against South Florida the next week. Has size to battle against move tight ends. Leaps and challenges aggressively on 50/50 throws. Grabbed three interceptions in 2015. Around the ball and in the mix. Posted 298 tackles over three years as a starter. Comes firing downhill with purpose when it is time to get help against the run. Looks to lay the wood to receivers and make them feel it. Second in the nation with five forced fumbles. Has played safety and cornerback.WEAKNESSESAt times, was disastrous in man coverage. Dinged for 614 yards receiving against him. Slow, upright backpedal and clunky when turning to run. Seemed to be too big and lacking in foot quickness needed to play cornerback. Flagged for four pass interferences, a late hit and a personal foul this year. Charged with ten touchdowns allowed over last two seasons. Missed tackle numbers are troubling with 40 over last three years. Allows too much separation and can’t click and close on throws.NFL COMPARISONDuke IhenachoBOTTOM LINEMiscast this season as an outside cornerback, Davis battled through adversity and bounced back with ball production, tackles and forced fumbles. Davis has the ability to cover, but his strengths would best be utilized at safety where he has fewer man responsibilities and can be deployed near the line of scrimmage a little more often. Davis is an eventual starter at safety and a big backup at cornerback."