Connor Davis
Tight End – Senior
Stony Brook
Alex Khvatov: What are your measurements (height, weight and forty time)?
Connor Davis: Height is 6’8 and I weighed in at 257. My 40 time was a 4.81.
Alex Khvatov: Where are you currently training for the NFL Draft?
Connor Davis: At Test Football Academy in New Jersey.
Alex Khvatov: Were you satisfied with your Pro Day performance?
Connor Davis: Overall, it was a good day at Stony Brook last week. I also had a pro day at Test Academy this morning (April 2nd). I improved on my jumps. I had 33 inches on the vertical and 10 inches on the broad today. I am happy with the times. I could have done better. I am happy with the way I performed. I did well in the positional drills both days. I ran a 4.81 both days.
Alex Khvatov: Do you have any local Pro Days coming up?
Connor Davis: I have a Jets local pro day this Thursday, April 5th and a Giants local day this Friday, April 6th.
Alex Khvatov: Coming out of high school, what programs showed interest in you?
Connor Davis: I played basketball until my junior year of high school. I did track and field. My primary focus was on football during my senior year. I was a sleeper prospect. I went to a small public school in Maryland. Nobody has heard of me yet. I went to a Maryland summer camp before my senior year. I did well. The coaches pulled me aside and asked who I was. I met with Stony Brook at that camp. They offered me a scholarship after another summer camp that I went to before my senior year. It was my first offer. I was talking to various schools in the CAA and Maryland.
Alex Khvatov: Why did you choose Stony Brook?
Connor Davis: Stony Brook was the first school to offer me. It was a good fit academically as well as athletically.
Alex Khvatov: Describe your overall career.
Connor Davis: I went through a lot of transitions. I was at Stony Brook for six years. As a freshman, we won the Big South Conference the fourth time in a row. We were the top team in the Big South. Then we went to the CAA the next year. It took us time to adjust to the higher level of competition. As a senior, we became competitive again in a bigger conference. I am very versatile. I changed positions eight times in six seasons. I played TE, OT and DE. I moved around a lot because of injuries or guys leaving. It was a cool experience. I was a team player. I went from starting at RT one season. Then playing half of the season at TE and half of the season at DE the next. As a senior, it was the first time I spent the entire year at TE since 2013. It was great to settle down this year.
Alex Khvatov: What are your strengths?
Connor Davis: I bring effort. I am relentless on the field. I am always looking for that extra block. I pick up game plans quickly. I read the defense well and I know what they would do before the snap off the ball a lot of the times. I am a mismatch with my size. I have good athleticism.
Alex Khvatov: What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?
Connor Davis: At Stony Brook, it was a run heavy offense. I have a lot of experience as a run blocker. I have been focusing on getting low and exploding out of my cuts. During training, I needed to get more flexible and explosive.
Alex Khvatov: What is your favorite NFL team?
Connor Davis: I grew up outside of Baltimore. I followed the Ravens.
Alex Khvatov: Who is your favorite NFL player?
Connor Davis: For me, it was Todd Heap. He stuck out to me. I liked him from the get go. He always made plays. He was great to watch.
Alex Khvatov: What is the most important trait for a TE?
Connor Davis: You have to be ready to do the dirty work. You have to do what’s necessary for the team to get the first down. You might run a five-yard stick route or a 10-yard dig route on one play. Then you would drive a 285-pound DE out of the way on the next play.
Alex Khvatov: What players on your team should we keep an eye on for next season?
Connor Davis: Cal Daniels plays the hybrid position. He is an H-back who had two good seasons. There is a young guy on defense, Sam Kamara, who has natural ability on the field. We will see how he grows as a DE. Joe Carbone is coming back at QB. He had a good year. RB Jordan Gowins is Stacey Bedell’s cousin. He should have a good year.
Alex Khvatov: Who is the best player that you have faced during your career?
Connor Davis: Freshman year, I wasn’t getting much playing time. I was behind a few TE’s on the depth chart. It was Khalil Mack from Buffalo. It was his senior year. I took a couple of reps against him. An athlete like him really stood out.
Alex Khvatov: Which NFL player would you compare your game to?
Connor Davis: Maybe Witten with Dallas or Kelce with the Chiefs. They are very effective blockers and they are a mismatch in the passing game because of their size and athleticism.
Alex Khvatov: What do you enjoy most about football?
Connor Davis: I love competition. There is nothing like stepping on that field. It is a true test of will and determination. You want to beat the man across from you. I love that. Once you step on the field, nothing compares to that feeling.
Alex Khvatov: What are your hobbies?
Connor Davis: I like reading in my spare time. I also like to play video games.
Alex Khvatov: What do you want to do with your life after your football career is over?
Connor Davis: I would love to go back to school and get a master’s degree or PhD. My major was in biology and a minor in bioengineering. I want to get into research in biology and genetics.
Alex Khvatov: Finish the sentence, Connor Davis is….
Connor Davis: Relentless.
