When the New York Jets selected Ashtyn Davis with the 68th overall pick in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft, most assumed that his primary home as a professional would be the free safety position. Davis’ speed, athleticism, range, and deep zone coverage ability were the traits that stood out the most from his college film at California, so a deep safety role seemed like the natural fit for him in the NFL.
Davis began the season as a backup while Marcus Maye slid into Jamal Adams‘ strong safety role and the newly-acquired Bradley McDougald primarily manned the free safety spot.