One of the breakout stars of the 2013 high school football season was Homestead’s Davante Davis. The 2015 corner bursted onto the scene last year, intercepting Sean white twice in a nationally televised game. The 6-2, 185-pound CB has since transferred to Booker T. Washington.
“It’s like a family. I though it was going to be harder, but it’s been easy. I used to live in Overtown, so it’s really not any different. I’m trying to win a championship,” said Davis.
Heading into last season, Davis played a lot of tight end and receiver, but made the full-time switch to cornerback and it seems to have been the right move.
“I’m very comfortable there (at corner) now. I’m physical and most receivers don’t like that. I plan on staying at corner. Growing up, I played both sides of the ball and on defense I played almost every position.”
Davis holds one offer from FAU right now, but that looks like it will be changing soon.
“UM always comes around. Florida State and UCF came down. I’ve talked to Alabama and Coach (Mario) Cristobal a few times. I’ve talked to Coach (Lamar) Thomas from Louisville too.”
Although he seems to have interest in the hometown Canes, Davis is a little confused as to why they have not turned up the heat on him.
“I don’t know about them because every time they come around it’s only like a handshake. They always talk about bringing in the hometown kids, but if they take forever to offer then you lose their interest in them. I haven’t been to any of their events because they haven’t invited me.”
Davis is very familiar with Miami linebackers coach Micheal Barrow, a Homestead product.
“Micheal Barrow and Coach (Brennan) Carroll are always coming around Booker T and they were always at Homestead for Lane. It’s a pretty good vibe from Barrow because he always seems excited to see me and I had surgery on my shoulder so he asks me about that.”
What is Davis looking to work on over this offseason?
“I just want to be more of a shutdown corner. I don't want many balls caught on me.”
Davante Davis junior season highlights - http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/3497759/highlights/112828376
“It’s like a family. I though it was going to be harder, but it’s been easy. I used to live in Overtown, so it’s really not any different. I’m trying to win a championship,” said Davis.
Heading into last season, Davis played a lot of tight end and receiver, but made the full-time switch to cornerback and it seems to have been the right move.
“I’m very comfortable there (at corner) now. I’m physical and most receivers don’t like that. I plan on staying at corner. Growing up, I played both sides of the ball and on defense I played almost every position.”
Davis holds one offer from FAU right now, but that looks like it will be changing soon.
“UM always comes around. Florida State and UCF came down. I’ve talked to Alabama and Coach (Mario) Cristobal a few times. I’ve talked to Coach (Lamar) Thomas from Louisville too.”
Although he seems to have interest in the hometown Canes, Davis is a little confused as to why they have not turned up the heat on him.
“I don’t know about them because every time they come around it’s only like a handshake. They always talk about bringing in the hometown kids, but if they take forever to offer then you lose their interest in them. I haven’t been to any of their events because they haven’t invited me.”
Davis is very familiar with Miami linebackers coach Micheal Barrow, a Homestead product.
“Micheal Barrow and Coach (Brennan) Carroll are always coming around Booker T and they were always at Homestead for Lane. It’s a pretty good vibe from Barrow because he always seems excited to see me and I had surgery on my shoulder so he asks me about that.”
What is Davis looking to work on over this offseason?
“I just want to be more of a shutdown corner. I don't want many balls caught on me.”
Davante Davis junior season highlights - http://www.hudl.com/athlete/o/3497759/highlights/112828376
