Few players received as many glowing reports out of New Orleans Saints training camp as Marcus Davenport has. The fourth-year pro seems to have flipped a switch, bringing a much-needed dose of physicality and burst off the edge to practices day in and day out.
And what’s most encouraging is that Davenport’s level-up extended to the Saints’ two preseason games. Pro Football Focus graded him as the top defensive end to hit the field this summer, and he did it in just two games. Davenport’s 93.6 rating was the highest of all his peers across the NFL in exhibition.