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Davenport, a standout at the April 27 NIKE Training Camp at LSU, does not look like a typical choir member. In fact, he's atypical in many ways.
For one, the standout defensive tackle is 6 feet 4 and weighs 307 pounds.
By his count, 37 schools have offered scholarships, including Alabama, Florida, LSU and Tennessee. Davenport is exceptional on the field. He's equally good carrying a tune.
"People have different reactions to it," said Davenport, who has made all-state three times in choir. "Some people have a good reaction to it and some people are like, 'A 300-pound football player singing?' There's really nothing to it. It's just another thing I love to do. If I get hurt where I can't play anymore, that's my next option.
"I got into it through my church. The school had a choir and the director came to me and asked me to audition. I auditioned and I got in there. I'm definitely going to stay around music."
Rivals.com rates Davenport as the No. 17 prospect. He became a five-star prospect when the latest list was released last week. Lufkin, Texas, recruit Jamarkus McFarland and Florida State commit Jacobbi McDaniel — from Greenville (Fla.) Madison County — are the only defensive tackles rated higher.
At the NIKE Camp, Davenport used his strength and explosiveness to dominate during one-on-one drills. He's aggressive coming off the ball, and he is so big and powerful that not many offensive linemen can control him.
Position coach Marty Spaulding said he thought Davenport was the best player in his group. Rivals.com recruiting analyst Barry Every was also impressed.
”He's a great listener,” Every said. “He wants to be good at football. He enjoys it. He can get better. He can improve. He's super athletic. He's super big. He's a gentle giant off the field.
"When he was doing one-on-ones he was giving it his all. He was not being nice. This is not a kid who comes out on all these lists and believes all the hype. I really like him."
Summer plans are still being considered, but Davenport said he plans to attend camps at USC, Alabama, Tennessee and Ole Miss. A college decision is not expected until midway through his senior season because he would like to take a few official visits.
Midwest
Four-star wide receiver Cameron Gordon played his junior season at Melvindale High School near Detroit. Toward the end of the school year, he moved a little bit further west to Inkster High.
Gordon said the move was necessary if he wanted to be a serious Division I prospect.
"My family and I just felt that I wasn't getting the right life lessons," Gordon, a physical 6-2, 200-pound receiver, said.
"The move has been the best thing that could have ever happened to me. It's all about knowing where you're trying to get to in life. You really can't do things like other kids do. You can't just go hang out like the other guys. You're an athlete and you have to do things the right way. That wasn't happening at my old school.
“If you don't have your grades and do the right things, you aren't going to be a success in life — no matter if you play football or not."
Gordon said a big reason for the renewed focus on and off the field has come from legendary Inkster coach Greg Carter.
Known in Detroit as the "Dean of Discipline," Carter has been successful at all his stops. He's the coach that built DePorres into one of the top programs in the state before it closed down.
"Coach Carter has done it with a lot of kids, and he said he sees a ton of potential with me," Gordon said. "He knows what it takes, and that's something that I trust him on. He's a great person to look up to."
If things stay on track, Gordon will become one of the most heavily recruited players in the Midwest — and possibly the nation. Gordon has an offer from Michigan State, and more will likely follow when schools realize he has moved from Melvindale to Inkster.
"I'm talking quite a bit to Michigan State, Central Michigan and Minnesota. I think most of the schools are waiting to come by school here this spring,” Gordon said. “That's what coach is saying, at least."
When it comes down to making a decision, Gordon said he doesn't plan to rush into a decision.
"I think I want to wait," he said. "I really haven't been to too many schools. I haven't met too many people. I want to find a school where I can balance my athletic life with my academic life."
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Silva: Each NFL team enters the offseason with a series of pressing needs. Sometimes a team can address them all, sometimes they ignore them all. But if a team's smart, they'll listen to us. These are the most crucial aspects for NFC teams.