2025 NFL Draft Discovering Diamonds: Chace Davis, DE, Bowling Green State University
Chace Davis is an interesting prospect to scout. Chace is from Southern California, when he was in 8th grade, he was diagnosed with skin cancer and had to have several surgeries to beat it. The first time he tried out for his High School Football team he was cut. He trained on the street every night until next year’s tryouts. He made the team, although he started his career the adversity would follow him throughout his football career.
The next step for Chace was JUCO (California JUCO is considered D-I of JUCO) two of his coaches, COACH RUIZ COACH KELIN helped him with that step. Then he moved on to the University of Nevada then he Transferred to USTA then Transferred to Bowling Green.
Every step of Chace’s career NOTHING WAS GIVEN TO HIM. Every program he went to nothing was given to him and his WORK ETHIC, TOUGHNESS, DETERMINATION got him to this point where he is an up-and-coming NFL PROSPECT.
ATHLETIC ABILITY
Chace athleticism gives him the ability to play several positions along different defensive fronts. He can play in a 3-4 and 4-3. He can also fit as a OLB in a 3-4.
COMPETITIVENESS
Chace is a tough competitor, from day 1 he has had to compete and fight every inch of the way. He doesn’t know the meaning of QUIT, on or off the field he competes even in his training he is always going and giving 100%.
MENTAL ALERTNESS
Chace has a high Football IQ, his ability to be productive whether in a rotational situation at USTA or a role at Bowling Green. Chace with all the adversity he is a natural team leader on and off the field.
STRENGTH & EXPLOSION
Chace has good strength and a quick first step playing on the edge. His intangibles will allow him to be effective at the next level. His Strength and Speed will also make it a smooth transition if a DC does want to try him at OLB.
SUMMARY
Chase is a player that has been challenged at every level of this game, and he bounces back every time. If I believe he will get a shot at the next level, he will be the first in the building and last out of the building type players. With that type of mentality and work ethic he will be a leader at the next level. Now the question is how far he can raise the ceiling of his game. I believe wherever this path he is on takes him he will become a solid prospect. Chase is a building block for a team that needs a culture change or any positive change.
PRO DAY INFORMATION
- BOWLING GREEN MARCH 24TH
MEASURABLES
- Height: 6’5
- Weight: 265
- 225 Bench: 23
- DEADLIFT – 600
- Forty – 4.7
- 10-yard split– 1.61
PLAYER BIO
JUCO
Transfer defensive lineman from East Los Angeles College, where he was named first-team all-conference in 2021 … played in 10 games for the Huskies as a sophomore … recorded 25 tackles, five tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and a forced fumble … had six tackles, including a sack at Long Beach … had 1.5 sacks in a win over Canyons … recorded four tackles for loss, two pass breakups and a fumble recovery in five games in 2019 … three-star defensive line prospect by 247Sports and ESPN … prepped at La Serna High School in California … all-league selection … was twice named to the academic honor roll.
Jun 3, 2021: Enrolled
- Chace Davis enrolls at Nevada Wolf Pack
Dec 15, 2021: Signed
- Chace Davis signs letter of intent to UTSA…
Jan 6, 2023: Transfer
- Chace Davis entered the transfer portal and landed at Bowling Green 2024
GAME FILM
For many of us, football is more than just a sport; it’s a passion. Whether it’s the NFL, or the NCAA, or your local high school team, or — as is the case for many of us — all three, when the leaves change colors our thoughts turn to the gridiron. And one such individual has recently been lucky enough to make the transition from passionate fan to dedicated professional. Leon Hughes came to SMWW with a deep interest in football, and with hopes of one day being involved in the business side of sports.
He quickly enrolled in the Football GM & Scouting Course taught by College and NFL scout Russ Lande (who also works with the Sporting News). Under the tutelage of of Lande, Hughes began to make contacts and establish relationships with a number of organizations. He soon began getting call–backs, with opportunities for Hughes to scout for the Indoor Football Scouting Bureau and also do some writing for ProFootballCent ral.com.
Specifically, Hughes is now covering the Big East Conference and is a Central Area Scout for Ohio and Pennsylvania. And he credits much of his success to his decision to get into the course and further his football knowledge.