BREAKING: Elite 2021 WR Quaydarius Davis commits to Texas
THE SITUATION
Quaydarius Davis quietly backed off his silent commitment to SMU recently. That's because he had a bigger plan in mind.
The elite Class of 2021 wide receiver from Dallas (Texas) Skyline High School committed to Texas on Sunday in what he deemed an easy call. The Longhorns offered the rising junior earlier in the spring and had gained a ton of momentum right out of the gates.
Davis named Texas as his leader during the spring and mentioned he prioritized playing in the Longhorns' offense and being close to home in North Texas. He felt no reason to prolong his recruitment when his mind was already made up and Davis becomes the first member of the Longhorns' 2021 recruiting class.
IN HIS OWN WORDS
"It's been Texas for a while, so when the time came I was ready to announce it. Texas reached out, they show love and there's a lot to it, but I see it. I've been watching and trying to figure out my move and the love they show, that was one of the main reasons (why)."
"Coach (Rashaad) Samples played a big role. He's a cool dude and I like Coach Samples a lot. He hears me and I love how he runs the game. He keeps it 100 with me."
"I wanted to commit and get a decision out of the way. My family, my momma, we all knew where we wanted to go. I love Texas and I've been loving Texas for a while, so why not get it out of the way and commit."
"When I told the staff, they were excited. They have been having talks with me about my role in the offense. They're telling me that I have to be a leader when I get there and that people will want to follow me, to follow in my footsteps when I get there."
"Offensively, Texas feeds their wide receivers the ball. I know the coaches there, they'll go over the steps to take to be great and they'll let me know if I'm right or wrong."
RIVALS REACTION
Davis is a big-play waiting to happen thanks to a perfect combination of speed, athleticism, route-runner and agility in the open field.
Skyline uses Davis all over the field -- as a punter returner, boundary receiver and slot receiver -- and the results are all the same. Davis is a sharp route-runner who moves fluidly in and out of his breaks and easily separates from defensive backs. He has the ability to turn a short route in a 30-yard gain and is effectively unguardable when he's left in a 1-on-1 situation.
Davis is explosive -- to the point that it's troublesome for opposing defensive coordinators. His hands command a near-perfect grade. He can catch in traffic or make one-handed grabs. He's a reliable pass-catcher that often makes difficult grabs with ease and thrives in contested situations.
At 6-foot-1 and 193 pounds, Davis is also effective in jump-ball situations due to his impressive jumping ability. He's quick-footed with fluid hips and fantastic vision in the open field, which allows him to take a screen pass or a slant the distance to the house. Davis also is a natural route-runner with the ability to take the top off of defenses.
The initial Rivals100 will be unveiled later this month and Davis is a surefire bet to crack the exclusive list. Davis is the No. 1-ranked wideout in the Lone Star State and among the best receivers and prospects in the country in next year's class.