Former Clemson standout Tyler Davis started all 13 games at defensive tackle for the Tigers a season ago, making 34 tackles, including 3.5 tackles for loss.
After finishing his fifth year of college eligibility, Davis became a sixth round selection in this year’s NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams (No. 196 overall).
Davis made quite an impressive showing in the Rams’ preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday at SoFi Stadium, recording six tackles (two solo), one tackle for loss and one quarterback hit. The Rams went on to win, 13-12.
Rams coach Sean McVay showed his excitement when Davis made a stop on Malik Davis midway through the second quarter, dropping the Cowboys’ running back for a 2-yard loss.
Sean McVay is loving what he sees from rookie DL Tyler Davis so far!@SoFi Coach Cam. 🎥 pic.twitter.com/KaZIplgWrf
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) August 11, 2024
After the game, McVay offered praise for Davis in his postgame press conference.
“He was great. I thought he was really active,” McVay said in response to a question about Davis. “He was able to beat the center on the block back when they pulled the guard and get a negative (play).
“One of those things that you feel about him is when the games come on, he really shows up, and that’s what the Clemson tapes said. That’s when you talk to their coaches and then you get around him in some of these competitive settings. I thought it was a real positive step in the right direction for Tyler today,” McVay added.
In five seasons at Clemson, Davis was credited with 167 tackles (29.5 for loss) and 16 sacks in 56 games, including 52 starts.
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