Texas Longhorns wide receiver Mike Davis announced Thursday that he will enter the 2013 NFL Draft. He had 57 receptions for 939 yards and seven touchdowns as a junior last season.
Mike Davis will not enter 2013 draft
Cooper NeillReported by ESPN’s Joe Schad, the decision to change his mind and return to school was based on several factors. Davis wanted to maximize his college career while attempting to win the Fred Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation’s top receiver. Davis also talked about his desire to support his teammates and not let them down.
Finishing his 2012 season with 939 total yards and seven touchdowns, Davis was projected as a third-round pick. Wescott Eberts of Burnt Orange Nation believes there’s plenty the junior receiver can improve on in his final year:
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Brendan Maloney-US PRESSWIREYou won’t find Davis on SB Nation’s list of the top wide receiver prospects for the 2013 draft, though he could move his way up draft boards in due time. He told Schad that scouts have told him that he could be a third round pick.
The 6’2, 193-pound wideout led the Longhorns with 939 yards receiving and seven touchdowns off 57 receptions last season. Davis’ 16.5 yards per reception attests to his skills as a deep threat, though an extra year in college to refine his game would likely have helped his stock.
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