UA Game: Prospect comparisons
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Comparison: New England Patriots LB Brandon Spikes, a five-star from Shelby (N.C.) Crest who played at Florida.
Overview: Both Davis and Spikes are tall and long, both can move from sideline to sideline to track down plays and both love to hit once they engage the ball carrier. There are a ton of similarities between the two, who have racked up big numbers in their career. The five-star and top-rated inside linebacker is a tad more athletic and Spikes was more physically imposing and a touch more physical at the same stage.
DE
Vienna (Ga.) Dooly County
Comparison: Jacksonville Jaguars DE Dante Fowler Jr., a five-star out of St. Petersburg (Fla.) Lakewood who played at Florida.
Overview: Clayton has tremendous speed both inside and outside and that's one of the biggest similarities between the two - they can both beat offensive tackles to the edge or go across their face with an inside move. The four-star showed off a great motor but Fowler was more polished at the same stage and is a better pass rusher. In terms of athleticism, Clayton and Fowler are the same.
DE
Cocoa, Fla.
Comparison: Clemson cornerback Mackensie Alexander, the seventh-best cornerback in the 2013 class out of Immokalee, Fla.
Overview: The contagious thing - and the biggest similarity - between Gardner and Alexander is their willingness to compete and get tested. Gardner is out to prove he's the best cornerback every single rep and every single time he takes the field and that was just like Alexander at the same stage. Gardner was fantastic on day one of practice and he's not the type to back off - he should build on that performance and keep getting after it.
WR
Sachse, Texas
Comparison: Baylor receiver Corey Coleman, a former four-star from Richardson (Texas) Pearce who had 74 catches for 1,363 yards and 20 touchdowns this season.
Overview: This one is simple. It's all about speed and separation. Duvernay ran a sub 10.3 seconds in the 100 meters this past spring and he should fit in perfectly in Baylor's high-tempo, spread offense. Coleman got open at will but probably has better hands and has better cutting ability but the argument can be made that Duvernay has faster straight-line speed, which is scary to consider.
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National Recruiting Director
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