CLEMSON — Clemson defensive tackle Tyler Davis was all smiles Thursday at the conclusion of the Tigers’ Pro Day while discussing the Pro Day and process of training for April’s NFL Draft.

“I always wanted to be a track star, so got a little medicine for it,” Davis joked. “So, yeah, I’m glad it’s over. I’m glad I don’t gotta be a track star no more, so I can get back to playing football and training for football.”

The 6-foot-2, 300-pound Davis — who ran a 5.02 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine last month (ninth-best time among defensive tackles) — feels good about his showing at Clemson’s Pro Day.

“I think it was great. I think I had a good day, just showing my ability, showing everything I can do,” Davis said. “So, I think it was great.”

Davis finished his Clemson career (2019-23) with 167 tackles (29.5 for loss), 16.0 sacks, four pass breakups and three fumble recoveries over 56 games (52 starts). In 2023, he posted 45 tackles (3.5 for loss) and a half-sack across 13 games.

A second-team All-American in 2022, Davis became Clemson’s first defensive player to be a four-time All-ACC selection, including three consecutive first-team honors from 2021-23. This past season, he broke Christian Wilkins’ school record for starts by a defensive tackle and went on to set the Clemson record for career starts by any defensive player (52).

You can check out Davis’ full interview following Pro Day below:

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