Washington CB Tacario Davis Preseason Prospect Review

• NAME: Tacario Davis
• COLLEGE: Washington
• POSITION: CB
• HEIGHT: 6’4″
• WEIGHT: 200 lbs
• PREVIOUS SCHOOL: Arizona

2024 STATS: 43 total tackles (28 solo), 6 pass breakups, QB rating when targeted: 85.8

While Arizona was having a magical season in 2023 going 9-3 and beating Oklahoma in the Alamo Bowl, there were a lot of players on that team who contributed to their success. Having the 5th ranked total defense in the Pac-12, one of the guys who showcased a lot of talent on that team was Tacario Davis. Davis stayed at Arizona the next season and had a solid season earning 2nd team All-Big 12 honors in 2024. Transferring to Washington and reuniting with Jedd Fisch and his former DB coach at Arizona in John Richardson, Tacario has the chance to get back to his 2023 self and solidify himself as a defensive player to watch in the 2025 college football season.

Tacario offers great size at the position standing 6’4″ and weighing around 195 pounds. He showcases ability to play both in man and zone schemes as well as some looks to where he can play as a slot cornerback. He offers run support as he is an aggressive tackler who has no problem taking on and shedding blocks. Staying competitive on every play, Tacario offers support when a tackle is broken and he is there to assist. He showcases physicality at the line of scrimmage, using power to disrupt route timing by receivers. Quarterbacks don’t target him in pass coverage, as he has 1 career interception.

There are some areas that Tacario Davis needs to improve on for the upcoming season. Tacario’s footwork is sloppy as he has a tendency to get flat footed on routes, causing a receiver to beat him. While backpedaling, he is slow getting out of a backpedal. He has adequate long speed, allowing faster receivers to beat him at the top of the route. He also showcases limited body flexibility, giving him fits when he is trying to adjust on the ball in mid air.

There is a lot to like with Tacario Davis game. His size, aggression and scheme versatility has helped him become one of the top cornerbacks in college football. If he can improve on his technique and get back to his 2023 tape, there is a strong chance we can hear Tacario Davis name on the first two days in next year’s draft.