Demetrius Davis is one of the best players from the Tampa, FL area in the Class of 2019.
The 6-foot-3, 175-pound Davis, who attends Superior Collegiate Academy, is a versatile athlete that plays both sides of the ball as a quarterback, wide receiver and defensive back.
Davis plays for Superior Collegiate Academy.
Davis has already earned plenty of accolades and recognition during his budding football career.
Davis was invited to the Offense Defense Bowl.
Davis is grateful for the opportunity to showcase his skills against some of the best of the best.
“It means so much to me just to be singled out as an All-American,” Davis said. “It was a great experience to meet new coaches, learn new things and meet other teammates with great talents.”
No matter the opponent, on each snap Davis is determined to give it his all.
You never have to question whether Davis going all out.
The motor is always at full throttle whenever Davis steps between the lines.
“My mindset is to be a leader and grows as a quarterback and learn and work harder than others at my position,” Davis said. “I don’t ever want my opponent to feel like they have an edge over me. I want to keep my mind sharp to take on all the obstacles of the game.”
Davis has great passion and energy whenever he’s on the gridiron. Davis tells why he enjoys the game of football so much.
“I love meeting new people and also having the experience to show what I can do and traveling different places,” Davis said. “Football has blessed me with the chance to take my talents across the country.”
Davis has learned many valuable lessons from playing football that he applies to his everyday life.
The main one is applying perspective to all situations.
“You will have a lot of adversity and also some doubters,” Davis said. “But you can prove them wrong and also overcome adversity. Nothing is easy in life. Anything that’s worth having is going to require a lot of effort. So that’s the main lesson of football to me.”
Davis describes his favorite football memory.
“When I got my first college football offer,” Davis said. “Because it showed me that I actually can be something with the potential I have. I’m thankful for the opportunity to play the game that I love.”
Prechae Rodriguez is Davis’ position coach with Superior Collegiate.
Rodriguez explains the best parts of Davis’ game.
“He’s a very talented kid. He has played multiple positions. At quarterback he brings a good energy to the huddle and the offense, shows spurts of playmaker ability. At wide receiver he is extremely competitive, demands the ball and has decent speed. At defensive back he just utilizes his athletic ability to make plays due to his offensive experience,” Rodriguez said. “I like the potential capability he has to get better within his technique.”
Davis takes his role as one of the leaders on the team very seriously. Davis makes sure he’s a daily positive influence on his peers.
“I try to be a good teammate by having good leadership and also having good chemistry and having great character,” Davis said. “I tell my teammates to stay composed and remain humble. We need to stay together as a family and always look out for each other on and off the field.”
Rodriguez adds that Davis is one of those consummate teammates that every locker room needs to be successful.
“He is pretty vocal at times. Also initiates team discussions,” Rodriguez said. “He shows courage to speak up about things that need to change. He attempts to lead by example by his play on the field.”
Davis is appreciative of having amazing male role models that are supportive.
“I learned that you should never lose your cool. Stay composed and let the game flow,” Davis said. “They tell me to stay hungry and humble.”
Rodriguez recalls an example of Davis stepping up huge.
“First game of our season last year he threw a 50-yard bomb for a touchdown which kind of set the tone for the rest of the season,” Rodriguez said.
In addition to making clutch plays, Davis also has a high level of football IQ as well.
Davis has excellent football awareness that puts him in position to thrive.
“He does this by applying what he learned in the film room and from coaches,” Rodriguez said.
Davis is always on the grind to perfect and hone his craft.
“He can be pretty sedulous at times but still needs to be pushed,” Rodriguez said. “He is surrounds himself with experience to guide him through the process.”
Rodriguez believes Davis is comparable to this late legend.
“He reminds me of Steve McNair,” Rodriguez said. “He has that unlimited potential and competitiveness to take over a game.”
Rodriguez outlines the next areas of improvement from Davis.
“Well with me specifically his technique utilizing 100 percent of his ability and consistency,” Rodriguez said. “This will all cultivate through time of exercising the fundamentals and focusing on accomplishing short term goals at a time to establish perfection.”
Meanwhile, Davis patterns his style of play after this rookie sensation.
“Deshaun Watson because of how calm he is and at bad times he keeps his composure,” Davis said.
Davis lists his favorite subject in school as math.
“To be a QB you have to be able to use math skills,” Davis said.
Davis is dedicated to striving for greatness.
“I want to become a better person and better my character,” Davis said.
Davis’ dream is to follow in Watson’s footsteps at Clemson.
“I want to play at Clemson because of the environment and the culture of not only the sports but the family atmosphere,” Davis said.
Rodriguez believes the sky is the limit as long as Davis continues to stay hungry.
“He has potential to play at the highest level if he puts his mind and time to it,” Rodriguez said. “I’ve seen enough to be convinced that he has what it takes.”
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