Davis earned reps as a strong interior presence, showing potential as a run-stopper alongside Elliott. He has cleanly separated into the run-down and interior-pursuit role, with the staff counting on him to anchor the line when Collins isn’t ready. His Week 1 play suggests upside if he continues to fill gaps and hold blocks.

Davis, listed as a defensive tackle, is on track after an undisclosed issue, with a likely push for starting time in Seattle, reinforcing SF’s young DL’s upside.

Davis has flashed in summer and has typically been an end-of-roster player. The addition of Jefferson and the six-man interior DL depth gives him real competition, but he could work into rotations if he continues to flash in camp.

Kalia Davis was highlighted as a perfect example of how depth at DT matters, showing solid run-fill and disruption in the gaps. His play signals SF’s interior reinforcement and a path to meaningful snaps if health holds, turning a prior weakness into a potential strength.

Kalia Davis is hoping to solidify his position with the 49ers after redshirting his rookie season. Following a decent performance last year, he looks to contribute significantly on a defensive line that demands depth.