Raekwon Davis
DT, Alabama · 2020 NFL Draft, Round 2, pick #56 (MIA)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being undervalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 80 of ~84 possible regular-season games from 2020 through 2024 (~95%). Last NFL season: 2024.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #105 (#8 at his position); he went #56, 49 spots earlier. So teams were actually higher on him than the media board was; everyone underrated him.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.9% of the time (896 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
23 years old at the draft (nflverse).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.4% of the time (2,127 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- School
Alabama: a Power-conference school (our conference list).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.3% of the time (4,181 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Athletic testing
Ran a 5.12 40-yard dash at 311 lbs: faster than 16% of DLs timed at the Combine since 2000.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.2% of the time (1,232 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
DT (DL group).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53% of the time (966 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: nflverse draft, combine and career data; ESPN's pre-draft ranks. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numberslive
| Games | 80 |
| Seasons as primary starter | 3 |
| Pro Bowls | 0 |
| First-team All-Pro | 0 |
| Career wAV (Pro Football Reference) | 23 |
| Redraft value (wAV + 2026) | 23.0 |
| Defense | 66 tackles, 2 sacks, 0 INT |
| Last NFL season | 2024 |
Career wAV via nflverse draft_picks + 2026 in-season credit from snap counts through Week 7.
The 2020 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2020 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Taken 32+ picks before ESPN's rank | 48.9% n=896 | |
| Age 23 | 50.4% n=2,127 | |
| School Power-conference school | 50.3% n=4,181 | |
| Athletic testing Bottom 25% at his position | 50.2% n=1,232 | |
| Position DL | 53.0% n=966 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 6", 311 lbs |
| 40-yard dash | 5.12 s |
| Bench press | 24 reps |
| Vertical | 28" |
| Broad jump | 111" |
| 3-cone | 7.95 s |
| Shuttle | 4.86 s |
| Arm / hand | 33.88" / 11" |
| Age at draft | 23 |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #105 overall (#8 DT) |
Picked around him 2020 redraft
| 53 | Jalen Hurts | redraft #1 |
| 54 | A.J. Epenesa | redraft #80 |
| 55 | J.K. Dobbins | redraft #62 |
| 57 | Van Jefferson | redraft #78 |
| 58 | Ezra Cleveland | redraft #27 |
| 59 | Denzel Mims | redraft #154 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 32+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.