Player: Corey Davis 

Position: Wide Receiver 

College: Western Michigan 

Draft Review:

The 2917 NFL Draft proved to be a fascinating one for Davis. He entered the pre-draft process seen as arguably the top receiver in the class, but a high-ankle surgery kept him from participating at the NFL Scouting Combine and Western Michigan's Pro Day. As a result, no one ever had a 40 time or athletic scores for Davis to see if he truly measured up to the scouting report or if the just looked better against weak competition. So in the days and weeks that lead up to the draft, speculation circled that Davis may not even be drafted in the first round.

But when the Tennessee Titans were put on the clock with the fifth overall pick, they didn't hesitate to select Davis. What some saw as a reach by the team, Tennessee saw an opportunity to give its franchise quarterback Marcus Mariota a No.1 receiver for years to come. Even out of a smaller school, the Titans front office saw a wide receiver who excelled in multiple areas and could quickly contribute as a rookie and carries long-term upside.

What the Scouts Say:

"Touchdown juggernaut who was a four-year model of production and consistency in college. Davis has the route-running and ball skills to become a starter in the league, but it is his competitiveness and production in the red-zone that should make him a good one."

NFL Media

Davis shined throughout college in all areas. He excelled in route running and creating separation from defensive backs, making big plays and moving the chains when his team called on him. While he gets knocked for a majority of his games coming against MAC competition, but you saw his skill set every Saturday and could see how it translates to the NFL level. Whether he's getting open in the middle of the field, working inside the red zone or stretching the field deep, Davis is the balanced mix you look for from a high-end receiver. The Keenan Allen comparisons make sense and that very well could be the career he is headed for, which would be the ultimate best-case scenario for the Titans and Mariota.

Depth Chart Competition:

Unlike many of his fellow skill position draftees who landed in poor spots for immediate success, Davis arrives in Tennessee with a chance to be the team's No.1 wide receiver by Week 1 of the NFL season. Rishard Matthews and Tajae Sharpe finished last season atop the depth chart at the position and while Matthews turned in an excellent season, he never fit long-term to be a team's primary receiver. 

So the door should be open for Davis to become the primary receiver immediately in this offense, especially now that Davis nears a clean bill of health after offseason surgery. From minicamp through the preseason, Davis will need to earn the trust and build a strong chemistry with Mariota so they have their timing down when the real games come along. This is still a team that loves to run the football and Mariota will spread the ball around, but Davis' can become be the receiver he looks to the most often.

Fantasy Outlook: 

In dynasty rookie drafts, Davis should be the first pick off the board. This situation is the perfect spot for fantasy success, even on a team that may run the ball more then it passes and balances the targets more than most. Davis is a gifted wide receiver and though he may not develop into the elite group of receivers, we've seen great production come from players like Davis who see 120-plus targets and perform in all areas of the field. With all of this in his favor, Davis can become a WR1 in fantasy for years to come.

It is important to note for fantasy owners not to expect that kind of production right away;. Davis still must adjust to the speed of the NFL, learn an NFL offense and build that strong chemistry with Mariota. In addition, the Titans will still run the ball nearly 500 times next season and feature the running game heavily inside the red zone given the dynamic duo of DeMarco Murray and Derrick Henry.

So the prime of his career numbers should be cut down to more reasonable, but still strong, numbers for a rookie receiver. Davis very well could post 55-plus receptions this season with 700-800 receiving yards and six-plus touchdowns. That could put him in the top-40 range amongst wide receivers, close to the numbers posted by Brandon LaFell last season. While that may not sound great, it's a reasonable ground for Davis to reach and if he gets into the 900-yard, seven-touchdown range, he could finish the year as a top-35 receiver.