Interview: 3-Star 2021 Arkansas RB/ATH Tharon Davis Talks Memphis Tigers Commitment
Written by Ryan Wright
Twitter: @RyanWrightRNG
Three-star Class of 2021 recruit Tharon Davis has been a standout talent for Newport High School earning the athlete label by being an impact player for the Greyhounds in all three phases of the game. His talents on defense helped Newport to a 10-3 run a year ago by coming up with 28 stops and six interceptions. His all-purpose abilities shinned on offense carrying the rock for 850 yards off 68 touches with 19 scores and he racked up 646 receiving yards on 30 receptions with another eight trips into the end zone in the passing game. The 5-11, 175-pound, skill player has earned nine offers to date but on Thursday, October 29, 2020, he ended his recruiting process with an announced commitment to the Memphis Tigers.
Taking another visit to the RNG Lab, Davis gives us insight on how his bond with Memphis became his ideal collegiate fit.
*Click the link for Tharon Davis’ pre-commitment interview on RNG
Interview
Tharon, today is the big day. Let’s get to it, which team received your verbal commitment?
Memphis.
Congratulations.
Thank you.
When did you notify the Memphis coaching staff?
On Monday.
Who did you tell first on Memphis’ staff and what was their response when you committed?
I told Coach (David) Glidden (TE), and he told the whole coaching staff. They were pumped about it.
This being such a big deal, that moment before you connected with the coaches knowing you were about to tell them about your commitment, what was going through your mind?
I was nervous. I had committed before (North Alabama), but this is my final choice. I was nervous, this is about my future. This is why Memphis is the best option for me.
Now that it is out and your recruiting process is behind you, how does it feel?
I feel relieved. I am no longer stressed about it.
Let’s circle back to the actual recruiting process between you and Memphis. At which position are they recruiting you to play?
Running back.
How do they see you fitting into their scheme?
Like (Kenneth) Gainwell (Memphis). They want to play me how they used him.
When we spoke last you said the school that wins your commitment has been showing love every day giving that family feel. If you will, give us some detail on how that relationship has developed from initial interest, to offer, and then to commitment.
It all started when I put a highlight reel out. Their entire coaching staff followed me and it all took off from there. They’ve showed love since then. I knew that was the place for me.
What will you do or have you done to celebrate this amazing life achievement?
I already told my family, and I went to the cemetery and I dedicated this to my mom at her grave.
Imagining that; seems like a very touching and moving moment. Tharon, I am so very happy for you. Thanks for your time today. Again, congratulations on all the hard work, blood, sweat and tears put into your athletic and academic performances to get to this point. Keep it up.
Thank you, sir.
Photo credits: Davis family; Tharon Davis