Davin Vann DE/EDGE NC State | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Davin Vann DE/EDGE NC State
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/20/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.79 seconds (59%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: VERSATILE DL | |
| Last Updated: 09/20/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.79 seconds (59%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 81.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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77% |
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| Tackling: |
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70% |
| Pass Rush: |
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74% |
| Run Defense: |
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81% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#231
Position rank:
#50
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| College Games: 54 College Snaps: 2218 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 95/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Marshawn Kneeland - Western Michigan |
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81% |
| Daelin Hayes - Notre Dame |
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78% |
| Brennan Jackson - Washington State |
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72% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Davin Vann, born in Cary, North Carolina, made his mark at Cary High School under coach Jason Wilkes. His high school career was impressive, totaling 235 tackles, 59 tackles for loss, and 31 sacks over four years. As a senior, Vann recorded 100 tackles, 25 tackles for loss, and 17 sacks, earning an invitation to the 2019 Shrine Bowl. He also excelled in other sports, winning a 4A state title in heavyweight wrestling and finishing second in the state shot put championships as a junior.Vann's college career at NC State began in 2020. As a freshman, he played in 5 games, recording 2 total tackles. In 2021, he appeared in 12 games, tallying 26 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 4 sacks, and 3 pass deflections. His junior year in 2022 saw increased production with 33 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, 1 pass deflection, and 1 forced fumble across 13 games. Vann's senior season in 2023 was his most productive, starting all 13 games and accumulating 42 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, 1 pass deflection, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery.
Throughout his time at NC State, Vann earned several accolades. He was honored with the No. 1 jersey for the 2023 season, a recognition of his work ethic and leadership. In 2022, he received the team's Alpha Rising Award for exceptional improvement and the Carey Brewbaker Award for most valuable defensive lineman. Vann's decision to return for a fifth season in 2024 was influenced by his desire to improve his draft stock, as scouts projected him as a fifth- or sixth-round pick following his senior year.<
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Super athletic - Made Bruce Feldman's 2023 Freak's List at #40. He Wrote: "The 6-2, 278-pound junior is a former state champion heavyweight wrestler, who also finished second in the state in the shot put and had the third-longest discus throw in the United State that same year. Vann bench-pressed 405 pounds and squatted 580. He’s also run a 4.79 40 and vertical-jumped 33 inches."
- Leverages wrestling background to maintain low pad level and win leverage battles in the trenches consistently
- Displays impressive ankle flexion and hip mobility when bending the edge, creating problems for opposing tackles
- Stout at the point of attack, using powerful base and hand placement to reset the line of scrimmage
- Quick twitch athlete off the snap, combining initial burst with relentless motor to challenge offensive linemen
- Positional versatility allows for alignment at various techniques, valuable in multiple defensive fronts
- Demonstrates keen gap discipline and play recognition skills, quickly shedding blocks to make stops
- Year-over-year statistical improvement indicates high ceiling and receptiveness to coaching at the next level
- Locker room presence and on-field leadership qualities align with NFL teams' culture-building priorities
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Lacks desired arm length for the position, struggling to keep offensive linemen off his frame consistently
- Limited arsenal of pass rush moves, often relying on athleticism over refined hand-fighting techniques
- Needs improvement in stack-and-shed technique, occasionally getting stuck on blocks in the run game
- Tendency to play with high pad level when fatigued, compromising leverage and power late in games
- Must develop a more diverse set of counter moves to remain effective when initial rush is stymied
Scouting Report: Summary
A high-motor defender with the versatility to play multiple techniques along the defensive front. Thrives as a run defender, using leverage and power to control gaps and disrupt blocking schemes. Pass rush ability shows flashes but remains inconsistent, lacking the refinement to be a three-down player immediately at the next level.Best fit would be in a rotation-heavy defensive line scheme that can maximize his burst and leverage in specific packages. Has the tools to develop into a more complete player with proper coaching, particularly in expanding his pass rush repertoire and improving hand usage. Special teams contribution likely in early career stages.
Day 3 selection with upside to outperform draft position if technical skills catch up to athletic ability. Scheme-specific value could see stock rise in war rooms emphasizing run defense and positional flexibility. Developmental prospect with the work ethic and physical tools to carve out a solid NFL career with proper coaching and patience.
Written By:
Felix Green (ACC)
How other scouting services rate Davin Vann (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
314.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
68.0
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in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.