After Auburn’s practice Tuesday, defensive end Marlon Davidson made an interesting comment.
“I’ve got the mind that I can run down anybody,” Davidson said. “Even like, a leopard. I probably can’t, but that’s my mindset.”
That is not a bad mindset for a defender to possess and Davidson will be asked to set the defensive edge and run down many talented, fast running backs and quarterbacks this season.
As for chasing down a leopard, probably not.
Leopards are able to reach speeds of 36 miles-per-hour. Olympic gold medal sprinter Usain Bolt has been clocked close to 28 miles-per-hour.