2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Davin Vann, DE, NC State
Returning for his 5th year Davin Vann is one of NC State’s best defensive players and he will be looking to have another great year in 2024.
Player Info
| Name, Jersey # | Davin Vann, #1 |
| School | NC State |
| 2024 Class Yr | SR |
| Height, Weight | 6’2”, 280 |
| Position/Depth | DE/1st |
| 2023 Honors | All-ACC Honorable Mention |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | UNC, Clemson, Miami, Notre Dame |
Player Stats
| 2023 | GP 13, 17 Solo, 25 AST, 42 TOT, 7 TFL, 5.5 Sack, 1 PD, 1 FF, 1 FR |
| 2022 | GP 13, 17 Solo, 16 AST, 33 TOT, 8 TFL, 4.5 Sacks, 1 PD, 1 FF |
| 2021 | GP 12, 9 Solo , 17 AST, 26 TOT, 4.5 TFL, 4 Sacks, 3 PD |
| 2020 | GP 5, 2 Solo, 2 TOT |
Player Summary:
Davin Vann was a 4 star recruit from Cary, NC and went to Cary HS. He signed with NC State in 2020.
In 2020 Vann played in 5 games and recorded 2 total tackles. In 2021, Vann played in 12 games and had 26 tackles, 4.5 TFLs, 4 sacks, and 3 PD. in 2022, Vann played in 13 games and had 33 tackles, 8 TFL, 4.5 Sacks, 1 PD, and 1 FF. Last season in 2023, Vann Started in 13 games and had 42 tackles, 7 TFLs, 5.5 sacks, 1 PD, 1 FF, and 1 FR.
Player Strengths:
- Super athletic as a former state champion wrestler
- Has good flexibility and plays low with good bend around the edge
- Has good strength to stonewall OL in the run game
- Has a quick first step off the line an plays with great effort
Player Weaknesses:
- Is not as effective when he puts his hand in the dirt
- He has shorter arms that allow OL to get into his body
- Does not have a large arsenal of pass rush moves.