Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB, Appalachian State. Ranked #82 overall on the 2020 consensus board (Round 3 projection); Cincinnati drafted him in Round 4, pick 107.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
37ROLE PLAYER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | CIN | 4-11 | 16 | — | 3 | 30% | 40 |
| '21 | CIN | 10-7 | 17 | — | 3 | 33% | 43 |
| '22 | CIN | 12-4 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 22% | 30 |
| '23 | CIN | 9-8 | 6 | 1 | — | 14% | 20 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 61 | 3 | 7 | 27% | 33 | |
| '24 | CIN | 9-8 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 47% | 54 |
| Career | — | 95 | 7 | 11 | 35% | 37 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '20 | CIN | 64% | 294 |
| '21 | CIN | 61% | 151 |
| '22 | CIN | 68% | 294 |
| '23 | CIN | 80% | 289 |
| '24 | CIN | 66% | 311 |
| Career | 68% | 1339 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'1 ½"
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Frame profile.
Weight
224 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
31.125"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.5"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2020 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
N/A
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
21 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Akeem Davis-Gaither leads all LBs from the 2020 draft class in career solo tackles.