Former Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Davis underwent ankle surgery and will not run at the scouting combine, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.com (Twitter link), who adds Davis’ injury is considered “extremely minor.” Ian Rapoport of NFL.com first reported Davis’ ankle ailment earlier this week (Twitter link).
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Last year, Davis had 97 receptions for 1,500 yards and 19 touchdowns in his senior season. Most mock drafts have him and Clemson’s Mike Williams as the top two receivers in this year’s class. If Williams participates fully in the combine and Davis does not, that could give him a leg up in the bid to become the first WR off the board in April.
The 6’3″, 213-pound receiver has drawn praise for his advanced route-running ability and his performances against quality opposition. Overall, Davis has done quite well against Big Ten teams and that could help ease concerns about his mid-major background. On top of that, MAC receivers like Randy Moss, Greg Jennings, and Antonio Brown have excelled at the next level.
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