Trevor Davis feels that he is being overlooked by colleges due to his size. But that does not worry the senior wide receiver from Alhambra High as he continues putting up stellar numbers and continues to physically grow. In the current season, Alhambra High is 6-2 as they finish up play in the Diablo Foothill Athletic League. Davis has 27 receptions for 492 yards with five touchdowns. In addition, Davis has returned four punts for touchdowns even though three were called back due to penalties. As a result, teams now shy away from punting directly to him to avoid getting toasted on special teams.
Alhambra High Coach Alan Hern says, "Trevor is a tremendous natural athlete with explosive leaping ability, outstanding body control, great hands, and deceptively fast speed. He is dangerous both at wide out and on special teams where he is a threat to score on every punt or kick-off. On the field, he is very focused and concerned with what will help the team win. There have been several occasions where I have called a pass play to him and he's told me, 'Coach, we need to run the ball, instead of pass.' I admire that in him because it demonstrates that he cares more about the team winning than personal glory or stats."
At a now 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds, Davis has been playing organized football for seven years and has been on varsity for two years. This Bulldog can run 4.45 seconds in the 40-yard dash, has a shuttle time of 4.17 seconds, can bench press 225 pounds, squat 315 pounds, and has a vertical of 36 inches. He compares his game to former Cal Bear Desean Jackson because Jackson was often doubted about his ability due to his size but yet has become one of the more electric receivers in the NFL. As a junior, Davis had 29 receptions for 506 yards and eight touchdowns for an 11-2 season and second team all-DFAL. Davis has grown three inches taller since the end of his junior season and expects to add to his frame before he goes to college.
Davis considers his football strengths to be his ability to out jump the secondary for contested passes and his elusive kick returning moves. Alhambra's offense is based on an even front or a spread formation. In either formation, Davis runs the same routes. If the cornerback plays off of him, then Davis will be open for the quick hitch pass that he breaks for a big gainer. If the cornerback plays up close, then Davis will use his speed to create separation for a long pass. His team goal is to make a run for the state title.
Coach Hern says, "Trevor has started to take more of a leadership role for the team as the season has worn on. I think initially he didn't see himself as a leader, but he has really grown into that position. I think he now realizes how much influence he has on his teammates and that he can be a really positive role model. His leadership is taking our team to another level and making our chances of winning a championship more of a reality."
During his down time, Davis works on his route running, returning kicks and punts, and getting off the ball faster. In addition, he uses his speed on the track and field team. Davis competes in the 100m (10.9 sec), 200m (22.9 sec), 400m (48 sec), long jump (22.5 feet) and triple jump (46.5 feet). He would be interested in continuing his track and field career on the college level as well.
Despite his feelings about being overlooked, some colleges have taken notice of this pass catching burner. Colorado State (Darrel Ballard), Cornell (Travis Burkett), Fresno State (Keith Williams), Nevada (Mike Bradeson), Texas A&M, and UC Davis have been in contact with him. In addition, he has an offer from Idaho University (Alfred Pupunu). Idaho runs a pass oriented offense that could utilize many of Davis' talents. Davis plans on taking official visits to Colorado State in mid November and Fresno State. Davis notes that Colorado State has shown interest in him and has a good support system while he has attended a Fresno State camp, likes FSU's coaching staff, and is interested in FSU's business program.
Coach Hern says, "I think Trevor can be a tremendous player at the NCAA level. He has all the physical talent needed to excel already and will only get bigger and stronger as time goes on. I have also seen him mature as a person, which I think is a key ingredient in succeeding in college. The sky is really the limit for Trevor. He started triple jumping two years ago and was only a few inches away from making it to State last year. I've seen him dunk a basketball two handed in flip-flops. That's the kind of ability he has. I'm excited for him and the opportunity he'll have to continue playing. It's great for him and great for our program."
Davis wants to take his receiver skills to a program that uses the spread offense. His preference is to be in a suburban area but geography is not a major factor in his decision. He is academically eligible and would like to major in business or kinesiology.
In addition to believing that a perception of him being undersized, Davis plays with an enduring competitive streak. In games that Alhambra is losing, Davis does not give up till the final second. This stubborn nature of this Bulldog should help him get to the NCAA level next year.
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