Corey Davis is a Vertical Threat WR for Western Michigan. Corey's 2014 season ranks in the 100th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 102 plays — a elite rate for the WR.
Elite deep receiver who stretches the field. Wins downfield, commands safety attention, and creates the threat that opens underneath routes.
Players from 2014–2024 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quadree Henderson | Pittsburgh | 2016 | 63 | 0.530 | 1.6 | 33.4 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Rec | Rec Yds | Avg | Rec TD | Long | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @Purdue | L34-43 | -6.2 | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 1 | 14 | -0.08 |
| 3 | @Idaho | W45-33 | -17.4 | 5 | 119 | 23.8 | 1 | 61 | 1.86 |
| 4 | vsMurray State | W45-14 | — | 7 | 99 | 14.1 | 1 | 24 |
Usage = share of team plays (CFBD has no true snap counts).
Rec 8 · Rec Yds 176 · Avg 22.0 · Rec TD 3
| 0.58 |
| 6 | vsToledo | L19-20 | 2.3 | 7 | 124 | 17.7 | 0 | 36 | — |
| 7 | @Ball State | W42-38 | -6.6 | 6 | 154 | 25.7 | 1 | 75 | 1.25 |
| 8 | @Bowling Green | W26-14 | -5.4 | 7 | 67 | 9.6 | 1 | 20 | 0.54 |
| 9 | vsOhio | W42-21 | -11.7 | 9 | 212 | 23.6 | 2 | 72 | 1.54 |
| 10 | @Miami (OH) | W41-10 | -18.7 | 7 | 114 | 16.3 | 1 | 44 | 1.38 |
| 12 | vsEastern Michigan | W51-7 | -25.9 | 4 | 134 | 33.5 | 1 | 54 | 1.80 |
| 13 | @Central Michigan | W32-20 | -5.2 | 9 | 104 | 11.6 | 2 | 33 | 0.83 |
| 14 | vsNorthern Illinois | L21-31 | -0.6 | 5 | 59 | 11.8 | 1 | 16 | 0.65 |
| 1 | vsAir Force | L24-38 | -1.4 | 8 | 176 | 22.0 | 3 | 51 | 0.69 |