Cowboys schedule private workout with DT1 Davon Coleman ASU

[Nirvana]

Arizona State defensive tackle Davon Coleman is scheduled for a private workout. "My first scheduled workout is with the (Dallas) Cowboys on April 15th," said Coleman. "After that I go to the (Chicago) Bears." Coleman is a very athletic defensive tackle with the ability to be very stout against the run and also get to the quarterback. He led the Sun Devils with 8.5 sacks, in 2013.

Apparently did not get a combine invite.


Late round gem?

Davon Coleman – one of Arizona State’s top defensive playmakers – will not play in Monday’s Holiday Bowl against Texas Tech because of a violation of team policy.

Coleman, a senior defensive tackle, was one of ASU’s bigger surprises this season, posting 8.5 quarterback sacks (which tied for the team lead) and 15 tackles for loss (second behind junior Carl Bradford.)

Sophomore Jaxon Hood – who started the season at nose tackle before losing the job to Coleman – likely will start in Coleman’s place. Hood has 16 career starts. This season Hood missed two games with an injury. He has 15 tackles, including two for loss.

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/asu...on-coleman-will-not-play-in-holiday-bowl.html

ASU website has him at 6'2, 283 pounds.

2013: Started 13 games…Earned Honorable Mention All-Pac-12 recognition, as well as Second Team All-Pac 12 mention from Athlon Sports and a third-team nod…Finished third on the team with 15.0 tackles for loss and tied for the team lead with 8.5 sacks…Had a career best 3.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks against UCLA (11/23)…Had 1.5 sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss against Utah (11/9)...Only had one tackle against Washington State (10/31), but it came for a loss...Had 2.0 tackles for loss and a sack against Washington (10/19)...Had one of the best all-around games of his career against Colorado (10/12) with four tackles (2.5 for loss and .5 sacks), and forced an intentional grounding in the end zone for a safety in the contest before later coming out to catch a short reception on the goal line from a fullback position for his first career touchdown...Tied for team lead with four tackles in the opener against Sacramento State (9.5).

2012: Had 11.0 tackles for loss on the season, good for fifth on the team and becoming the fifth Sun Devil to achieve double digits in the category...Led the team with nine tackles against Navy (12/29)...Had three TFL and two sacks against WSU (11/17)...One of five Sun Devils with double digit TFL this year at 10.5...Had a career-high 10 tackles against USC (11/10)...Had a career game against Oregon in filling in for an injured Will Sutton, posting a then career-high nine tackles with 2.0 TFL and a sack...Also had a fumble recovery on the game... Had four tackles against Illinois and two tackles in opener against NAU...Added a blocked point after attempt against the Lumberjacks.

2011: Valuable member of the defensive tackle rotation in his first season with ASU...appeared in 13 games in a reserve role...Showed an ability to rush the passer and stop the run with five tackles-for-loss including two and a half sacks in 13 games played....snatched first sack of career in blackout, overtime win vs #19 Missouri...snagged first of three starts in win vs #23 USC...had career high five tackles in the game.

Junior College: He totaled 65 tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-loss, 2.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two pass breakups and one interception as a redshirt freshman for Fort Scott in 2010. "Davon is a freak athlete who is just as fast as he was strong," says Fort Scott head coach Jeff Sims. "He can jam the tight end, rush the passer, he can cover...people don't realize what a coup this was for Arizona State [to sign Coleman].

High School: Graduated from Cleveland's Glenville High School in 2008, where he earned Honorable Mention All-Ohio recognition after his senior season, and is the first ASU signee out of the state of Kansas since former All-Pac-10 member and current Washington Commanders running back Ryan Torain out of Butler Community College in 2006.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in criminal justice and sociology.

http://www.thesundevils.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=30300&ATCLID=207923365

 

[DuDa]

Good player that didn't turn it on until last year but you can see the potential when you watch. Would be a nice pick up late in the draft.

 

[ThreeandOut]

Good player that didn't turn it on until last year but you can see the potential when you watch. Would be a nice pick up late in the draft.

He was a JC transfer so it's not unusual for those guys to take a year to acclimate to D1 football.

 

[1LoyalCowboyFan]

This dude can move and get off blocks. Could be a good find. Didn't know of him befor this post. Thanks.

 

[HellCrowe]

Can we get this stickied for all private workouts?

CB Walt Aiken, Liberty University
http://t.co/tKkdc8dr7j

LB Howard Jones, Shepherd

 

[RS12]

LB Howard Jones, Shepherd

7. DE/OLB Howard Jones, Shepherd: Jones awed NFL decision makers with his physique, athleticism and future potential. The small-school prospect, who registered 35 career sacks in college, posted a 40-yard dash time right around 4.6 seconds, which included a solid 10-yard split of 1.68 seconds. He reached 40.5 inches in the vertical jump, the top mark from the defensive line class. Jones moved like a basketball player around the field during position drills and practiced to his 40-yard dash time. Though rough around the edges, he made scouts believe he has a great future at the next level.

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/n...L-And-LB/03628be8-ee4b-4080-b3a1-4c805a8a3d9b

Interest peaked. So the question is what was he doing at a school like this? Boom/ bust types first three rounds are a little scary.

 

[AmishCowboy]

Is he a teamate of Will Sutton?

 

[DuDa]

Interest peaked. So the question is what was he doing at a school like this? Boom/ bust types first three rounds are a little scary.

and what position does he play for the Cowboys? He might only be a SAM for us at 235 pounds. Maybe a late round/UDFA kind of guy.

 

[Nirvana]

The buzz around Jones apparently began last spring.

"We had a Detroit scout here," Cater explained. "Howard ran a 4.3, 4.36 and 4.38 40 [-yard dash]. They were fired up about him. Word got out and since then every NFL team has been here.


http://www.wvgazette.com/Sports/MitchVingle/201402150090

 

[Nirvana]

Is he a teamate of Will Sutton?

yes he was

 

[JoeyBoy718]

Can we get this stickied for all private workouts?

CB Walt Aiken, Liberty University
http://t.co/tKkdc8dr7j

LB Howard Jones, Shepherd

Jones could be a 2nd-3rd rounder? The only big board I've found that even lists has name his him as a 7th rounder.

Walt Aikens, on the other hand, seems to be a 6th rounder from all big boards I've seen. So we'll have to either take him in the 5th or trade some of our 7th rounders to move up into the 6th. Actually, I found one board that had him as a 4th rounder.

And I can't even find Davon Coleman's name on any big boards.

 

[OhSnap]

Nice written interview here with some good questions. D. Coleman

http://www.college2pro.com/showPlayer.php?id=90&page=bioList

 

[morasp]

A sticky thread for players visiting the Cowboys might be a good idea.

 

[TheCount]

These guys are probably guys we're looking at for our plethora of 7th rounders. Makes sense to work out the guys you don't know a heck of a lot about already.

 

[Sasquatch]

"Welcome to Dallas, Davon. We hope you had a nice flight. Can you tell us a little about Will Sutton?"

 

[xwalker]

"Welcome to Dallas, Davon. We hope you had a nice flight. Can you tell us a little about Will Sutton?"

Davon: Well, as you and most of the free world know, I'm more talented than him.

Cowboys: Hehe, no doubt about that.