My Briefs Thoughts on Vontae Davis

I figure we ought to talk about college sports every once in a while and what better sport than Illinois Football.

Now I have actually had the privilege of meeting the star Illini cornerback Vontae Davis, younger brother of high draft pick, big bust TE Vernon Davis, and he's a really funny guy and I wish the best for him.

But I think he's going to be like his brother. A high draft pick and a big bust. Mel Kiper predicts him to go as the 17th overall pick. Luckily this puts him at the New York Jets and not the Chicago Bears (at 18). Because frankly, I don't want him.

Last year was Vontae's best year. He had like 14 INTs. This was also Illinois' best front 7 in recent memory. Last year, Illinois wasn't bad at all getting to the QB which made the secondary, and Vontae Davis much better. But this past year, when the front 7 was not very good at sacking, Davis' weakness in coverage were shown.

As I mentioned in a much earlier post about CBs, INTS are a misleading stat, I want to watch how good a defensive back is in coverage. And frankly, after watching Vontae for two years, I just don't see it yet.

Now V.D. is fast as all hell and possess the raw skills and talent to potentially be a good corner, but it seems to me if you're not good in coverage at the college level, you won't be in the pro level.

Now again, I wish all the best for Vontae and I want him to be successful. I also think it looks good for the Illini program that we have two first rounders two years in a row. But as much success as I want V.D. to have, I just don't see it for him. I'm sorry Vontae. But mothafucka, get PAID, homey!