Rivals100 WR Quay Davis commits to USC

Quaydarius Davis has been patiently awaiting May to reveal his college decision and on the first of the month, he delivered.

The Rivals100 wide receiver from Dallas (Texas) Skyline High School committed to Southern California on Friday, ending a recruitment that included verbal pledges to both SMU and Texas over the 18 months. LSU and Texas were the other finalists for Davis, with the Longhorns deemed the longtime favorite for the four-star wide receiver and one-time commitment.

USC has not yet hosted Davis for an on-campus visit, but a trip out West been an oft-discussed topic dating back to before the onset of the CoVid-19 pandemic.

"I got to see it. That's the only school I really want to see," Davis told Rivals earlier this year. "I mess with them a lot. The culture there ... it's very fun. To go out there would be fun. I love it."

Davis' pledge is the 10th for the Trojans, who entered the day right outside the top-10 on the Rivals team rankings entering the day. That ranking is sure to rise with the addition of Davis, the No. 21-ranked player in America; the No. 4-ranked wideout and No. 4 overall player out of the Lone Star State.

Davis joins Rivals250 running back Brandon Campbell as Texans in USC's 2021 recruiting class. He's the seventh fourth-star prospect in the fold and currently sits as the highest-ranked player in the haul.

Davis is one of the premier wide receivers in the country and a bonafide playmaker. The results have translated in multiple in-person evaluations, including Friday night lights, RCS Dallas appearances and on the 7-vs-7 circuit. He's a pass-catcher with a big frame and top-end speed, great explosiveness and plenty of raw athleticism.

Davis enjoyed a breakout sophomore campaign in which he topped 700.yards receiving and 8 touchdowns, averaging an impressive 24-plus yards-per-catch. While less productive in 2019 as a junior, the Rivals100 talent still managed 36 receptions for 515 yards and 4 touchdowns.

The 6-foot, 198-pound wideout is a true playmaker that can line up on the outside or inside in the slot. He has incredible upside for the position with the ceiling of a first-round NFL Draft pick and a safe floor due to natural athleticism, ability to pick up yards in space and route-running ability.

Davis is a versatile wide receiver capable of catching passes over the middle of the field, making big plays vertically and creating mismatches in the red zone. There are no verified track times or combine testing results for Davis, but he's able to beat defenders downfield on seam routes and generate separation due to a special ability to run sharp routes and explode in and out of breaks.

One area of Davis' game that has improved drastically over the past year-plus has been his hands. He has above-average hands and tends to muster quite a few special grabs and one-handed catches from time to time.

Davis is a physical runner after the catch. Skyline High feeds the talented receiver the ball on screens and slants, allowing Davis to break tackles and show off how elusiveness by making defenders miss in space. He is difficult to corral and often can break multiple tackles on a play, and he possesses a glaring nose for the end zone.

Davis is a red-zone mismatch with an uncanny vertical ability. He has a distinct edge in jump-ball situations and can muscle his way into the end zone in short-yardage instances. Often, Davis can power his way through multiple would-be tacklers and come through a collision with his legs still churning.

It's also worth noting that Davis is a willing, plus blocker. That shows in the run game and as Davis blocks for other receivers in designed plays.