J.C. Davis
Our College Grade
How good he was in college at what his position is supposed to do, out of 100. Scored against everyone else at his position, adjusted for the level he played at. This is not his NFL grade.
College Production
NEW MEXICO · Mountain West
| Season | G | PrsA | SkA | HitA | Pen | PBE | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 97.5 | 90 |
| 2023 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 98.8 | 14 |
| 2024 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 97.8 | 126 |
| 2025 | 12 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 97.3 | 124 |
The seasons in our college data. It does not always reach back to a player's first year.
Scouting Report
NEW MEXICO · 2026 draft class
JC Davis has quietly developed into one of the most efficient pass-blocking tackles in college football, earning First Team All-Big Ten honors in 2025 after a nomadic journey through three different programs. The Oakland, California native attended McClymonds High School where he primarily played defensive tackle before being recruited to Contra Costa College as a left tackle. Davis began his four-year career at New Mexico in 2022, starting all 12 games and earning honorable mention All-Mountain West recognition. He followed that with a First Team All-Mountain West selection in 2023 after again starting all 12 games. After the 2023 season, Davis transferred to Illinois and immediately became a fixture at left tackle. He started all 13 games in 2024, earning Third Team All-Big Ten honors, then took another step forward in 2025 with First Team All-Big Ten recognition before declaring for the NFL Draft and opting out of the Music City Bowl. The numbers tell the story of his improvement: Davis hasn't allowed a sack since week two of 2025, and Pro Football Focus rewarded him with an 85.6 overall season grade-the second-highest mark among all offensive tackles in college football. At 6'5", 315 pounds, Davis displays a quick first step and ability to fire forward in the run game. His mass makes him difficult to get around, and when he can latch on with proper hand placement, he finishe's blocks effectively. However, Davis projects best at guard due to his struggles moving in space and vulnerability to counter moves and misdirection. He doesn't handle twists and stunts properly and is slow to redirect, which limits his projection as a pure tackle at the next level.
Strengths
- 85.6 PFF grade-2nd-highest among all OTs nationally
- No sacks allowed since week two of 2025
- Quick first step and ability to fire forward
- Mass makes him difficult to get around
- Finishe's well when he latche's on with proper placement
- First Team All-Big Ten (2025)
- 42 career starts across three programs
- Exceptional pass-blocking efficiency
- Zone-blocking scheme fit
- Battle-tested in Big Ten
Concerns
- Projects best at guard rather than tackle
- Struggles moving in space as puller
- Vulnerable to counter moves and misdirection
- Doesn't handle twists/stunts properly
- Slow to redirect when beaten
- Gives up inside leverage at times
- Average pass protector when not blocking down
- Struggles to find color in open field
Honors
First Team All-Big Ten (2025); Third Team All-Big Ten (2024); First Team All-Mountain West (2023); 42 career starts across 3 programs
