2020 Outlook – Avery Davis
Davis chose Notre Dame despite having offers from the likes of Auburn, Oklahoma and Texas along with 15 or so other programs. The former quarterback has shown he’s willing to do anything and play anywhere in order to get on the field.
This is one of those cases of spring ball not providing any answers where he’ll ultimately fit in but his willingness to change from quarterback to running back to corner back and to wide receiver seems to say a lot about his character.
I’d expect a similar use in 2020 as we saw with him in 2019. He’s not going to be the go-to-guy by any stretch of the imagination but he clearly has the wherewithal to be on the field in key situations, see the final drive against Virginia Tech last year for evidence to that.
He might not be considered a burner to the degree of Braden Lenzy or new recruit Chris Tyree, but he’s got enough speed and shiftiness that I wouldn’t be shocked to see him used in the return game as well.
Bottom line is I don’t know what Davis’s exact role will be but he’s about as easy of guy to root for as you’ll find on this roster.
Bonus – Davis’s old quarterbacking days…