WR Mike Davis to Texas

by bigdukesix on Dec 13, 2009 11:56 AM CST

Dallas Skyline WR Mike Davis has switched his commitment from Swamp Aggie to Texas. This might mean no Darius White for the 'Horns, but this is nevertheless a big get for Texas. Davis is ranked as the 129th best player and 25th best WR by Rivals and the 55th best player and 10th best WR by ESPN. Davis isn't a freak athlete like Darius White, but he has been a tremendous playmaker while in HS. His game has been compared to Shipley's by cognoscenti.

Rivals profile: http://rivals.yahoo.com/texas/football/recruiting/player-Mike-Davis-84543

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Gotta love the comparisons to Shipley. Nice pick-up and great addition to an already deep receiving corp. Who needs a RB with the potential five wide set we could have next year? :)

by NeTexHorn on Dec 13, 2009 12:16 PM CST reply actions

Who could use an RB

With the potential five-wide set of linemen we’ll have blocking for them.

by Horn Brain on Dec 13, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions

Ouch.

by dimecoverage on Dec 13, 2009 12:41 PM CST up reply actions

Thanks.....

by NeTexHorn on Dec 13, 2009 12:44 PM CST up reply actions

At least we don't have to worry about Adrian White ever defending him

by andmyster on Dec 13, 2009 12:51 PM CST reply actions

Also...

This class is getting stupid good.

I know it’s been said for years that Texas pretty much has its pick of players in TX but this year it’s pretty close to being the case. What a WR corps

by andmyster on Dec 13, 2009 1:29 PM CST up reply actions

Ross Apo, who?

"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo

by run Bevo run on Dec 13, 2009 1:41 PM CST up reply actions

Now if only we can pick up Hicks and Jeffcoat we would have the complete package this year!

by kcmorse on Dec 13, 2009 1:30 PM CST reply actions

For GBR...

Want to give everyone a recap of the 2010 o-line recruits?

Put everyone’s mind at ease. :-)

by dimecoverage on Dec 13, 2009 1:53 PM CST reply actions

They can always get weaker

And dumber
And less mean.

by Horn Brain on Dec 13, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions

Is that possible?

by dimecoverage on Dec 13, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions

I retract that. Tacky, tacky comment.

Too many drugs this weekend. Prescription only.

by dimecoverage on Dec 13, 2009 3:17 PM CST up reply actions

Or you rewatched the CCG film.

At first I thought I watching Godzilla destroy Tokyo.

proud to swim home

by learned hand on Dec 13, 2009 3:24 PM CST up reply actions

If you mean the Big 12 Championship game...

I actually watched some of it again in my drug stupor. It did not make it any less painful. Godzilla to Suh comparison is not that far off.

by dimecoverage on Dec 13, 2009 3:37 PM CST up reply actions

what, you mean a recruit committed after march?

Somehow my universe doesn’t make sense anymore.

So, anyone anticipating a killer ball-control offense in about 2011?

by burntorangehorn on Dec 13, 2009 2:11 PM CST reply actions

Yea, a short trip to the Superdome

with the dynamic backfield of Gilbert, Whaley, and the soon to be Longhorn rb sensation Traylon Shead. Dyn-o-mite!

"We don't freestyle Texas Fight, big boy." - Coach Brown

by TXStampede on Dec 13, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions

speaking of which

in Traylon’s new pics on rivals he certainly looks like a future star

by B.A.J. on Dec 13, 2009 10:38 PM CST up reply actions

Worried

Is this really a good thing? I love the fact that we got another 4 star WR, but is it worth it if this takes us out of the running for Darius White?

"Dont yall think that crystal beautiful yall?" -Vince Young

by Texastriplecrown on Dec 13, 2009 3:07 PM CST reply actions

I have a feeling that is the reason why they offered to Mike Davis.

I wonder if Darius White told UT that he narrowed his search and that it did not include the horns.

ATX

by Atownatx on Dec 13, 2009 3:30 PM CST up reply actions

i doubt it, it may have gone something more like

“why do you want mike davis?”
“we already lost a WR commit, don’t worry, things are the same”

by Displaced Longhorn on Dec 13, 2009 3:56 PM CST up reply actions

I think Davis may be special in his own right. Kid makes plays.

by andmyster on Dec 13, 2009 3:33 PM CST up reply actions

I think you have the causation backwards

If there’s a connection between Davis and White, it’s that Texas finally offered Davis because they realized they were out of it with White. They wouldn’t have chosen Davis over White.

by bigdukesix on Dec 13, 2009 4:05 PM CST up reply actions

or there could be no causation in either direction

White and Davis aren’t mutually exclusive, at least not necessarily. I’d feel better if UT grabbed a top OT, but having more talent is rarely a bad problem to have.

by burntorangehorn on Dec 13, 2009 7:28 PM CST up reply actions

Any chance this kid might play some DB?

we definitely *always) need some depth in DB…

COACH BOOM BABY!!

by hookemkp on Dec 13, 2009 4:02 PM CST reply actions

YAWN...

no wheels, who cares, I doubt this guy cracks the starting lineup at WR ever

by sam0807 on Dec 14, 2009 11:10 AM CST reply actions

lol..that's funny either intentionally or not..nt

by vy til i die on Dec 14, 2009 1:27 PM CST up reply actions

I've seen snails out run Davis. jk

Mike Davis
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 175 40: 4.38

ATX

by Atownatx on Dec 15, 2009 8:35 AM CST reply actions

I'm not sure about that 40

As it is, too many heights, weights, 40 times, and other measurables are “self-reported,” and therefore suspect. It seems like the kid can play some great football, even against other guys who can play some great football, so he’s at least in the ballpark. Get the kid a pen.

by burntorangehorn on Dec 15, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions