Many expected the Cincinnati Bengals to trade down sometime during the 2020 NFL Draft. When they stayed put at the top of the second round, many eyes turned to the fourth round for another opportunity to acquire more draft capital. Once again, they refused to move off their pick.
And just like that, Akeem Davis-Gaither was drafted.
The second of three linebackers the team selected from this year’s draft, Davis-Gaither is a shifty and crafty second-level defender that has had success playing multiple positions for a defense in his collegiate career.