Terrance Davis Releases Top 8: Odds on Where 4-Star OL Lands
Terrance Davis moved another step closer to his collegiate commitment Thursday morning.
The massive Maryland offensive lineman whittled a large collection of options to eight teams, sharing that shortened list on Twitter:
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Davis, a 6'4", 305-pound senior at state title contender DeMatha Catholic, is concentrated on schools from three different Power Five conferences. The group consists of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Ohio State, Tennessee and UCLA.
He isn't expected to announce a decision until at least December, according to Pete Volk of the Testudo Times.
This time frame allows Davis to orchestrate official visit plans with as many as five programs. He is already slated to attend the Nov. 28 showdown between Michigan and Ohio State in Ann Arbor.
Davis, rated second nationally among 2016 offensive guard prospects and 75th overall in composite rankings, left a few previous favorites off his list this time around. Arkansas, Penn State and Virginia Tech each remained under consideration in May when he previously updated his recruitment.
Bleacher Report national recruiting analyst Sanjay Kirpalani broke down the elements that make Davis such a coveted recruit in B/R's CFB Recruiting 200 series.
"Davis is a versatile athlete who played tackle and guard on the offensive line as well as defensive tackle for his prep squad. That defensive influence is evident in how aggressive he is as a blocker. He possesses a solid frame, and he's got the tools to develop into a force at the guard position in college.
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Now that he's narrowed things down, let's take a look at a few of his possible landing spots and forecast the likelihood that Davis will indeed play college football at the university.
Georgia: 5-1
This a huge twofold recruitment for the Bulldogs because of Davis' relationship with high school teammate Anthony McFarland. The top-ranked all-purpose back in the 2017 class is considered a prime target for Georgia, and he attended Dawg Night camp in Athens on July 18, alongside Davis.
Davis' choice could potentially serve as a precursor for where the prized junior signs two years from now.
Possible ripple effects aside, Bulldogs head coach Mark Richt remains in need of help along the offensive front. Davis would be an ideal prospect to round out a position that already features fellow 4-star tackle Ben Cleveland, along with a pair of 3-star in-state pledges.
We expect Davis to land in the Big Ten, but Georgia seems to be the strongest alternative route.
Maryland: 3-1
Have you heard about "The Movement"?
Terrapins fans are certainly familiar with the phrase, which emphasizes program growth through local recruiting in the "DMV" area comprised of Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Dwayne Haskins, an Elite 11 finalist quarterback, committed to the in-state Terps this spring after considering Notre Dame, Rutgers and Florida. He expressed optimism in the team's ability to make a homegrown surge into Big Ten contention.
"It's definitely a big deal because 'The Movement' can be huge if it's something other players are willing to believe in," Haskins told Bleacher Report. "It could really change the way people view the program."
Wide receiver Darryl Turner and running back Lorenzo Harrison, both Davis' teammates at DeMatha Catholic, already elected to join The Movement by committing to Maryland. If there's one contender that could benefit from a little peer pressure, it's undoubtedly the Terps.
Michigan: 2-1
Michigan remains a steady top-tier favorite among Davis' choices. Experts anointed the Wolverines as the team to beat in 247Sports' Crystal Ball, which projects him to join Jim Harbaugh's class with a 76 percent confidence rate.
The Wolverines' new regime has been tremendously successful recruiting athletes from Mid-Atlantic territory, and Davis is one of Harbaugh's top remaining offensive targets. Previous on-campus experiences and a locked-in official visit set the stage for Michigan to seal the deal with Davis.
He identified the Wolverines as his No. 1 option in early July, according to Scout.com's Brian Dohn (via Scout.com's Sam Webb). Davis journeyed to Ann Arbor for the spring game in April.
Michigan already holds four 4-star offensive line commitments. Tackle Ben Bredeson and guard Michael Onwenu each rate among the top four prospects at their respective positions in composite rankings.
The team's established 2016 depth in the trenches may ultimately emerge as a deterrent for Davis, but Michigan continues to maintain a slight lead in this nationwide pursuit.
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