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Derius Davis

WR

Derius Davis came into the league as a 4th-round selection (125th overall) in 2023, drafted out of TCU. He's currently with LAC, in his 4th season in the league. Speed is his calling card, grading in the 85th percentile among his peers. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 31 catches for 194 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 165#

College

TCU

Draft

Rd 4, 125th overall (2023)

Seasons

2023–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
30

7th percentile among WRs · limited sample

6 games · 3 targets

Role×0.14-1.87
Hands×0.1-0.69
Volume×0.12-0.81
Total EPA×0.22-1.04
EPA/target×0.3-1.16
Yards/target×0.12-0.53

Week 1 projection · vs ARI

Methodology
Rec1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Rec1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Rec1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Rec1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Rec1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Rec1.2 (0–3)34% 1.5+
Rec yds14.3 (0–32.3)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.3 (0–32.3)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.3 (0–32.3)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.3 (0–32.3)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.3 (0–32.3)47% 15.5+
Rec yds14.3 (0–32.3)47% 15.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)8% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed85▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility7▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size1▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands28▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat84▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability35▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share0▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share9▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency10▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume26▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026LAC306416
2025LAC37.9115210
2024LAC44.61539131122
2023LAC29.6171011566

Career profile

Derius Davis has appeared in 49 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with LAC.

He has rushed for 149 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 31 passes for 194 yards and 2 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2024 with LAC: 112 yards and 2 touchdowns in 15 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1ARI—35.6
Week 2LV—32.1
Week 3BUF—43.1
Week 4SEA1 rec, 6 yds, 0 TD43.5
Week 5DEN—42.7
Week 6KC4 rush yds, 0 TD42.8

Derius Davis — common questions

What position does Derius Davis play?
Derius Davis is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Derius Davis played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Derius Davis has played for LAC (2023–2026).
Where did Derius Davis go to college?
Derius Davis played college football at TCU.
When was Derius Davis drafted?
Derius Davis was selected in round 4, 125th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Derius Davis scored?
Derius Davis has 2 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 receiving).
What is Derius Davis's ScoutIndex Rating?
Derius Davis rated 30.0 for 2026, the 7th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 4, 2023

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