Jordan Davis compares Georgia's defensive scheme to Philadelphia's

Former Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis came off the board in the 2022 NFL Draft early, finding a new home with the Philadelphia Eagles. After showing off his skills at the college level for four seasons, he proved himself as an athletic freak and drew massive attention from NFL scouts.

During his introductory press conference, Jordan Davis broke down some the similarities between the defensive scheme he played at Georgia and the one he will learn with the Philadelphia Eagles.

“Well I think the only thing that’s different with the scheme is just the terminology, the words that’s being used,” said Davis. “So I think that adjustment will be very smooth, especially in regards to the playbook and just learning. Just whatever I need to do, they can teach me. I want to play between the tackles, so that’s what I’ve been doing at Georgia is just lining up. People call me a nose guard, but I really had the same duties as everybody else that played d-tackle.”

In his four seasons with the Bulldogs, Davis emerged as one of the top defensive players in the entire nation. Last season, Davis realized his dream of bringing a championship to Georgia, helping to end a drought that spanned over 40 years when the Bulldogs defeated Alabama in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship Game. Additionally, the star defensive lineman was the recipient of the Chuck Bednarik Award, presented annually to the best defensive player in college football.

Jordan Davis lands big payday

After being taken 13th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the draft this past week, former Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Davis is in for a big pay day. The details from Davis’ rookie contract were released by Spotrac, along with every other player who was selected in the seven-round draft.

The Bulldogs product is set to make a total of $17 million over the next four seasons, including a $9.55 million signing bonus. He will make a base salary of $3 million in 2022 and also has a fifth-year option for 2026.

The Eagles were bullish on Davis, so much so that they traded up to select him, sending the No. 15, 124, 162 and 166 overall picks to Houston for the No. 13 selection. He should make an impact right away in Philadelphia, as he was one of the most highly touted prospects according to draft pundits.