NFL Draft 2017: Ranking the top 15 wide receivers

In most cases, it would be detrimental for a mid-major receiver to skip every drill at the NFL Combine after receiving an invitation.

For Corey Davis, one of the most consistent receivers over the past four seasons, it had next to no impact on his place in the prospective draft order. He’s been projected as a first-round talent, and he slides down this list mainly because we have little to compare in terms of physical drill stats. His best time in the 40, clocked at 4.48 seconds, would have been just 17th best among receivers.

That said, skipping the Combine might have been the smartest possible move for the all-time leader in FBS receiving yards. Mediocre numbers would have cost him precious position in the draft order more than doing nothing in Indianapolis. As a four-year starter for P.J. Fleck at Western Michigan, Davis posted improved numbers each year he suited up for the Broncos. He had three straight 1400-yard seasons and tied for the FBS lead in receiving touchdowns last year.

In our evaluation, Davis drops a bit because any comparable numbers are better than no comparable numbers. But a dynamic route-runner with a demonstrated record of consistency — especially one who stands 6-foot-3 and 209 pounds — is going to be a boon for the NFL team that snags him for their roster.