Marcus Davenport

Marcus Davenport

28-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Detroit Lions
IR
Injury Triceps
Est. Return 2/10/2025
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Davenport was limited to just four games last season with the Vikings due to a high-ankle sprain and he'll look to return to form with the Lions, operating as a starting member of their front seven. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Lions in March of 2024.
Moves to IR
DEDetroit Lions
Triceps
September 24, 2024
The Lions placed Davenport (triceps) on injured reserve Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Davenport lands on injured reserve after suffering a season-ending triceps injury during Detroit's win over Arizona in Week 3. The 28-year-old edge rusher has logged just six combined regular-season appearances over the last two seasons. Now Davenport, who is set to hit free agency in March, will focus on returning to full health.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Detroit LionsLions 2024 DE Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
#% of Team Snaps

25851%
3012%
17735%
8232%
8216%
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7515%
7530%
6613%
6626%
5010%
5020%
438%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Marcus Davenport's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 6"
 
Weight
265 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.58 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.41 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.20 sec
 
Vertical Jump
33.5 in
 
Broad Jump
124 in
 
Bench Press
22 reps
 
Hand Length
9.13 in
 
Arm Length
33.67 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Davenport spent his first five seasons in New Orleans after the Saints drafted him with No. 14 overall in the 2018 draft. He will now get a fresh start in Minnesota where he projects to start at strongside linebacker.
Davenport has actually had good per-snap production since the Saints selected him 14th overall in the 2018 draft, but for various reasons the volume never accumulated. His 2021 was at once his most impressive (nine sacks in 417 snaps) yet most tormenting season, because what should have been a proper breakout was cut short by pectoral and shoulder injuries at separate points.
The Saints likely had a grander vision for Davenport before they traded up to draft him in 2018. With just 12 sacks in three seasons, it's safe to say he's been a disappointment. However, it may be too soon to call him a bust, as he finally will have a chance to blossom in 2021 with Trey Hendrickson out of the picture. Davenport also will be fully healthy after a Lisfranc injury impacted his readiness for the 2020 campaign. Still just 24, he could be on the cusp of his best football and has two more years to prove it after New Orleans picked up his fifth-year option this spring.
Davenport suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury in December, which would make him 'questionable' for the start of a traditionally-timed training camp. It's not clear whether his recovery is erring toward the short or the longer end of his prognosis, but the injury is something that threatens to limit his availability early in the year and might affect his performance for some or all of the season. If Davenport can somehow secure full health, he would make for an interesting late-round IDP option. The former 14th overall pick out of UTSA is big (6-6, 264) yet boasts elite speed with a 4.58-second 40, and through 964 career snaps he has 53 tackles and 10.5 sacks.
The Saints' first-round pick last April, Davenport began his career in a rotational role along the defensive line. Though he only averaged 32 snaps in his 13 games, Davenport didn't need to play on a full-time basis for his pass-rushing skills to be evident. Per Pro Football Focus, Davenport was credited with 30 quarterback pressures on just 296 pass-rush attempts (10.1 percent). That sort of success rate bodes well for Davenport's chances of surpassing the 4.5 sacks he notched in 2018, especially with a major surge in playing time likely on the horizon. The Saints let veteran Alex Okafor walk in free agency this offseason, paving the way for Davenport to step into a starting role at defensive end opposite four-time Pro Bowler Cameron Jordan.
In the most stunning move of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Saints traded away a king's ransom to move up from pick No. 27 to No. 14 in order to draft Davenport out of tiny University of Texas-San Antonio. The 6-6, 265-pound defensive end has freakish speed for his size - he ran a blazing 4.58-second 40-yard dash at the scouting combine - but even according to coach Sean Payton, Davenport may be a raw developmental project given the low level of his Conference USA competition. Moreover, the Saints re-signed Alex Okafor this offseason to complement All-Pro Cameron Jordan. Prior to tearing his Achilles last November, Okafor had been very good in his first season in New Orleans. Davenport has the prototypical size and athleticism to eventually be a major contributor, but given his lack of high-level experience and possible backup role, it's fair to wonder whether Davenport will be able to make an immediate impact as a rookie.
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Likely out for season
DEDetroit Lions
Triceps
September 23, 2024
Davenport suffered a season-ending tricep injury in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Out for the year
DEDetroit Lions
Elbow
September 23, 2024
Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Monday that Davenport (elbow) won't return this season, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
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Could miss extended time
DEDetroit Lions
Elbow
September 23, 2024
Davenport will undergo tests Monday on his elbow after suffering an injury in Sunday's 20-13 win over the Cardinals, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Inactive Sunday
DEDetroit Lions
Groin
September 15, 2024
Davenport (groin) is listed as inactive for Sunday's game versus the Buccaneers.
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Doubtful for Sunday
DEDetroit Lions
Groin
September 13, 2024
Davenport (groin) is listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Buccaneers.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Not yet ready to return
DEMinnesota Vikings
November 14, 2023
Davenport will not be ready to return from injured reserve in Week 11 against the Broncos, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Davenport has been sidelined by an ankle sprain and had a tightrope procedure to address the issue when he was originally placed on injured reserve in mid-October. He won't return to the field when first eligible, though coach Kevin O'Connell said Tuesday that he expects to get Davenport back at some point this season. Prior to going down, he had tallied two sacks across four games.
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