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Davis-Gaither is a small-school linebacker who always seems to be around the ball. Whether that is on defense or special teams, he seems to show up with App State needs him most. Likely will start his career as a backup and special teams contributor that could work his way into a starting role.
You see the explosiveness from Davis-Gaither almost immediately on tape. He has the quickness and quick twitch to be a blitzer and an effective one. Has good length to combat with blockers and offensive lineman when chasing after the quarterback. He is very disruptive in the backfield. ADG has the versatility to line up at multiple spots as a lineb...
He is a bit of a ‘tweener in terms of his size. Might play a hybrid linebacker safety role at the NFL level. At this point might not have the size of a full-time linebacker. Despite the size, doesn’t possess enough lateral agility at the position that could lead to him missing out on the play. Needs to work on his instincts on the defensive side of...
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Akeem Davis-Gaither NFL Draft 2020: Scouting Report for Cincinnati Bengals' Pick | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors | Bleacher Report. LB Akeem Davis-Gaither ,...
Mar 12, 2024 · Cincinnati Bengals Re-Sign LB Akeem Davis-Gaither. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler was the first to report the Davis-Gaither signing, which is for one year at $3 million. That’s a 200% raise from the $1 million Davis-Gaither made in 2023.
May 7, 2020 · The 6-2, 224-pound Akeem is still filling out, but like his dad he didn't branch out very far from Thomasville, a Mayberry-like small town that is actually just about an hour from Andy Griffith's ...
Apr 16, 2020 · 2020 NFL Draft Prospect Profile - Akeem Davis-Gaither, ILB, Appalachian State - Acme Packing Company. The small, speedy linebacker might be just what the doctor ordered as a three-down player...
Apr 20, 2020 · Akeem Davis-Gaither led a stellar Appalachian State defense in 2019. He’s a hot name in the draft circuit and may be a target for the Baltimore Ravens. Breakdown: The last team college football fans would expect to go 12-1 would be the Appalachian State Mountaineers, but they did just that in 2019.
