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Did Colts draft Shawn Davis to change up strategy in secondary?

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 21: Shawn Davis #6 of the Florida Gators (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

The Indianapolis Colts were no stranger to making some risky moves on Day 3 of the 2021 NFL Draft, with one move that drew some raised eyebrows being the selection of Florida safety Shawn Davis, who saw his stock drop a bit after a very uneven final season in Gainesville.

While Davis will assuredly be a key special teamer as a rookie, there’s some question about where he’s best suited. He played safety in college, but his aggressiveness best fits him in a role that doesn’t have him dropping 25 yards away from the play half of the time.