With at least nine picks in the upcoming 2020 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks will use the combine to evaluate potential targets at nearly every position.
However, it’s clear the team’s biggest need is along the defensive line, where they could use more depth on both the inside and the outside.
One player who stands out as a potential compliment to Poona Ford in the middle is Auburn defensive tackle Marlon Davidson.
Davidson made headlines on Friday for his quotes at the combine media day, where he told assembled media that what he loves most about football is, “that I can literally go out there and hit a man consistently and pound him, and the police not come.”
“That is the most enjoyable moment about ball, to just go out there and really abuse somebody, and they won’t say nothing about it in the press or anything,” Davidson continued. “I ain’t on no headlines, in handcuffs, no mugshots, no nothing. I’m out here just physically abusing my man.”
“I can literally go out there and hit a man consistently, and pound him, and the police won’t come."
—Auburn DE Marlon Davidson on what he loves most about football 😳 (via @TampaBayTre) pic.twitter.com/rrQ88cmW9A
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 28, 2020
Davidson certainly abused opposing offensive linemen in his college career, recording 174 combined tackles, 28 tackles for loss and 14.5 sacks in four years with the Tigers.
His size and run-stuffing ability would make him an instant upgrade on Seattle’s defensive line, but he would also likely cost the team their first round pick – unless they trade back and snag him in the second round.
Davidson’s combine interview will no doubt appeal to coach Pete Carroll, who loves aggressive, physical players with a chip on their shoulder and a bulldog mentality – which Davidson described in his interview.
“You can’t tell people that you’re a dog,” Davidson continued. “You have to show people. Now, you turn on the film, you’re going to look and see every play. You’re going to see 3, and 3 gonna be doing his thing. That’s for sure. Now I just have that attitude about me, man. My mindset is to go dominate no matter what. That’s what I do.”
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