Round 4, Pick 128 – Nebraska DT Khalil Davis

At 6-foot-1 and 308 pounds, Davis is lacking in ideal physical traits. He doesn’t have long arms or the length that NFL teams often desire. However, he’ll make up for it in a few areas. He’s quite explosive as an athlete, reportedly running a 4.63 40-yard dash with a 33-inch vertical at the US Army National Combine in 2014.

Another thing Davis frequently showcases is a relentless display of effort. This kid has a motor that just doesn’t quit and that alone can take you a long way in the NFL. It’s one of the reasons that he led the Cornhuskers in sacks (8.0) during the 2019 season.

Davis was the cream of the crop at the East-West Shrine game this year. He was practically unblockable in 1-on-1 repetitions and it’s not surprising to me. If you turn on his tape, there are few interior offensive linemen capable of handling his quickness and bend on the interior.

As a native of Blue Springs, Missouri, you can bet that Davis grew up a Kansas City Chiefs fan and was cheering them on during Super Bowl LIV. One thing that Brett Veach has always touted is not letting the best prospects get out of your own backyard and this would definitely fall under that scenario. Expect the Chiefs to invite Davis and his twin brother Carlos to their local Pro Day in the future.