The Green Bay Packers see a much-improved version of Trevor Davis in 2017, and they are expecting their second-year receiver to show off all the progress he’s made once the pads come on for training camp and the preseason.

“He’s made big improvements this offseason,” receivers coach Luke Getsy said this week. “Both his approach, and how fast he’s picked up on things.”

Davis played in 11 games but caught just three passes as a rookie in 2016. He eventually lost much of his playing time to undrafted receiver Geronimo Allison, and by December, he was struggling to make the active 46-man roster.

Getsy admitted Davis faced a steep learning curve when he entered the NFL as a rookie last season. The rudimentary offensive system at Cal did him no favors.

“You have to remember, he played in that college system where he had to run a slant, he had to run a post and he had to catch a bubble (screen),” Getsy said. “The mentality part that he had to pick up on, he had a long way to go. I think he did a great job of slowly coming along, and I think, this spring, his confidence level is much higher. I’m excited for Trevor.”

Davis has become somewhat of a forgotten member of the Packers receiving group. Jordy Nelson, Davante Adams, Randall Cobb, Jeff Janis and Allison all returned, and the team used two Day 3 draft picks to add Purdue’s DeAngelo Yancey and LSU’s Malachi Dupre.

Getsy is excited about the impressive depth at his position. He believes all the talent will create a productive environment in training camp, where competition should be strong for jobs at the bottom of the depth chart.

Davis will be one of the receivers fighting for a roster spot, but Getsy is confident his second-year speedster is ready to blow up during the preseason.

“I think he’s going to have a really big August for us. He’ll be one of those guys that are going to show up,” Getsy said. “He’s shown that this spring. He’s made a ton of really, really impressive catches, and assignment wise, he’s been so much better. I’m excited to see him grow here into August.”

The Packers could use Davis’ vertical ability in the passing game and speed as a returner. He’ll have an opportunity to prove he’s capable of providing both when the Packers reconvene for camp in late July.