Bills draft prospect scouting reports: LB Akeem Davis-Gaither

Scouting reports on potential Buffalo Bills linebacker prospect, Appalachian State’s Akeem Davis-Gaither.

As things stand at the 2020 NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills will first select at the No. 54 overall pick in the second round and the team has seven picks, in total. If things hold there, the Bills could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.

During the run to up to the draft which starts on April 23, Bills Wire will compile information on prospects the Bills could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports say about their game.

Next up in our prospect previews is linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither. Here’s a rundown of the what the experts are saying about his game:

LB Akeem Davis-Gaither | Appalachian State | SEnior

Vitals

Height | 6-1

Weight | 224

Pros

  • Quickness and burst to be an effective blizter at NFL level.
  • Big-time versatility like Lorenzo Alexander, potentially. Can play at line of scrimmage and shows good cover skills. Also can play special teams.
  • Above average run defender.
  • Active and high-motor player.

Cons

  • Questions about how he will play against better competition.
  • Size not ideal for NFL linebacker, tweener between LB and safety prospect.
  • Could over-pursue at times in run defense.
  • Wants to play middle linebacker in NFL, Bills won’t need him there.

2019 PFF grades:

  • Run defense: 87.0.
  • Coverage: 61.5.
  • Pass rush: 82.2.

2019 Stats (14 GP):

  • 101 tackles | 14.5 tackles for loss | 5 sacks | 8 passes defended | 1 interception

Career stats (27 GP):

  • 201 total tackles | 24 tackles for loss | 6.5 sacks | 15 passes defended | 1 interception | 1 forced fumble

Consensus rank: Day 2 pick

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