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Isaiah Davis

Running Back/Defensive Back

2025 Class

5'11" Height

175 Weight

Cleveland School

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Isaiah Davis is a 5'11" Running Back/Defensive Back in the 2025 class. Davis attends Cleveland in Tennessee. Davis's Player Profile was created on October 18, 2021. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Isaiah Davis is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Chris Smith

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One of the more explosive prospects coming of the East Tennessee region for our #TN2025 class is this Cleveland senior, who took over the lead role at running back this year and flourished. It was a big senior year for Davis where his speed was on full display. Throughout the Blue Raiders schedule, Davis had multiple long runs for touchdowns due to his explosive running style. Defenses had a hard time dealing with this guy because of his speed but also because of his ability to see the hole and run without hesitation. The additional size Davis put on this year certainly helped take his game to another level but also make him more appealing with college coaches.

1 year ago

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Chris Smith

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The Blue Raiders have started their season at 5-0 and Davis is a big reason why. This two-way product has taken ownership with this year’s squad by becoming the team’s go-to guy on offense, showing why he can be an eventual college running back. Going into the 2024 football year, myself and collegiate coaches were looking at Davis as a possible defensive back but so far in the season, the Blue Raiders senior has shown outstanding work at running back, which shows potential for that position moving forward.

The immediate trait that will allow Davis to stay on offense is his speed and ability to quickly get into the open field. This dude can run! Davis has track speed and shows on film. Once the ball touches his hands, Davis shows great initial burst through the hole then his speed takes over as he consistently out runs his opponents. The Blue Raiders ball carrier is also stronger than you think. He shows good contact balance with his added weight while leaning forward when running. He is also a good receiver out of the backfield that should develop further in this area once he reaches his college ball. Davis will officially move off our “Ath” placement and into the running back rankings during our next update due to his breakout senior season that has multiple D1 schools beginning to show interest.

2 years ago

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Strengths – Natural athleticism and straight line speed are the first two traits that stand out to you when you turn on this East Tennessee talents film. Davis is a multi-year starter for his Cleveland team that has developed and grown into a legitimate two-way talent that could excel in college at either running back or defensive back. Davis is a track guy, so the speed is there but it’s been about adding in more weight to fill out his body and becoming the kind of talent he can be. On offense, the Blue Raiders senior is a big play threat that can find the end zone quickly once he finds the open field. He shows good vision and a shifty lower base to go along with that straight line speed. Over on the defensive side of the ball, Davis is a rangy guy with ball hawk tendencies that is also a good tackler in open space. He doesn’t mind being physical and that shows with his added muscle and weight. Playing on defense is where this East Tennessee talent could excel the most as I feel his athleticism and versatility fit very well in the secondary. Where Davis could also become a strong contributor is on special teams as a gunner or potential return man.

Development – Depending on what side of the ball Davis lands at in the college, continuing to add more weight is key but also increasing his hip flexibility and lower base agility will be needed as well. Davis is strong athletically but developing his lower half much further would add more explosion and speed into an already dangerous arsenal.

Overview – This coming Fall season will be big for Davis as I feel he is on the threshold of breaking through into a legitimate D1 guy. His work this off-season both on the field and inside the weight room will be critical towards his development and hopes of making it to the big stage of college ball. His natural athletic abilities should appeal to several coaches across the country as someone that brings value to either side of the ball. What’s exciting is his upside on defense as most of his career, Davis has been focused on offense but the more he is on the tackling side of the ball, the more his talent begins to shine. I like this player and what he can become on the college level as I feel his best football days are definitely ahead of him.

2 years ago