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Rohan Davey
SELECTED BY CINCINNATI , ROUND 4, PICK 21, OVERALL PICK 117
QB | (6-2, 245, 4.9) | LSU | COLLEGE STATS
By Pro Football WeeklyNotes: Was born and lived in Jamaica until he was 8 years old. Redshirted in 1997. Saw very limited action in '98 and did not throw a pass. Played in seven games and started twice in '99, when he completed 31-of-52 passes for 491 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions and ran the ball 19 times for 27 yards. Tore an anterior cruciate ligament warming up for a charity basketball game in February of 2000 and had to have major surgery. Came back in the fall but missed a lot of time with tendinitis in his surgically repaired knee and a severely sprained ankle. As a result, played in only four regular-season games and started two before coming off the bench to spark Louisiana State in a 28-14 Peach Bowl win over Georgia Tech. Playing just the second half, put up 25 points and convinced LSU's starting quarterback, Josh Booty, to go pro. In 2000, completed 38-59-577-7-1 and rushed 8-49 during the regular season. In '01, was the team's top quarterback, completing 217-367-3,347-18-10 and rushing 38-4, when you knock off his yards lost on sacks. Started every game and was a second-team All-Southeastern Conference pick.Positives: Very good leader who the team responds to. Has a big, thick, strong body and is hard to knock off his feet. Also is strong enough to throw with people clinging to him at times. Has a strong, NFL arm and at times will make some beautiful throws. Productive in 2001, his first year as a full-time starter. Showed he could take coaching and improved a great deal at the Senior Bowl.Negatives: Tends to get too heavy. Showed up at the Senior Bowl weighing more than 250 pounds. Is not a quick, nimble player who can scramble out of trouble and throw with consistent accuracy on the move. Loses accuracy when he is forced outside the pocket. Has not been that durable in the past. Does not have an extensive football background or that much playing time, and his lack of experience shows. Lacks technique as a passer and at times lets his mechanics really go south on him. Uses numerous release points. Will hold on to the ball too long when he sees things he is not familiar with.Summary: Developmental-type quarterback who is very raw around the edges but has raw talent. Needs to stay healthy and play to realize his potential as a quarterback. The problem is, he is not going to be able to play right away in the NFL. Thus, it might be helpful if he goes to NFL Europe after his first year of pro ball.* Player biographies are provided by Pro Football Weekly.
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