Baltimore Orioles: Five players who could transition to the gridiron

There is no doubt that Chris Davis would look fantastic in a football uniform. The guy is jacked. If he could stay healthy, he would be a great choice for tight end – no pun intended. While he’s at the smallish end of the range for a tight end at 6’3 and 230 pounds, he’s got the muscle to do the job.

It is clear that he is strong, but what could potentially be problematic is that he’s not the fastest gy on the team. Fortunately, the tight end does not have to run with the grace and speed of the wide receiver. Davis could most likely make a catch from a short distance like he does at first base. He should also be able to get a few yards down the field with the right people blocking for him.

He’s from Texas – where football is king – and according to an article by Mike Unger with Baltimore Magazine, Davis was the quarterback on his high school football team. He knows the game. Despite his experience as a quarterback, I’ve got someone else in mind for that spot. I want to see Davis catch the ball, not throw it at this point in his career.

According to Unger’s article and the appearance of Davis’s physique, he spends hours in the gym and eats a diet that is high in protein. He spends between four and six hours in the gym several days per week and works both his upper and lower body. Yup, tight end would be a good spot for him.