Deshaun Davis
| North Alabama Lions | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Linebackers coach |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 31, 1995 Prichard, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Vigor (Prichard, Alabama) |
| College: | Auburn (2014–2018) |
| NFL draft: | 2019 / Round: 6 / Pick: 210 |
| Career history | |
| As a player: | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| As a coach: | |
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| CFL status: | American |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Deshaun Davis (born December 31, 1995) is an
Early years
Davis was all-state at
College career
At Auburn, Davis
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 20-yard shuttle |
Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11+3⁄8 in (1.81 m) |
234 lb (106 kg) |
31+1⁄4 in (0.79 m) |
10 in (0.25 m) |
4.38 s | 31.0 in (0.79 m) |
9 ft 3 in (2.82 m) |
25 reps | |||||
| All values from NFL Combine[10]
| ||||||||||||
Cincinnati Bengals
Davis was selected by the
Jacksonville Jaguars
On September 2, 2019, Davis was signed to the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars, but was released two days later.[1]
Philadelphia Eagles
On December 18, 2019, Davis was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.[14] He was released on January 1, 2020.[15]
Saskatchewan Roughriders
Davis signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on May 6, 2020.[16] After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Davis chose to opt-out of his contract with the Roughriders on August 27, 2020.[12] Davis was selected by the Conquerors of The Spring League during its player selection draft on October 12, 2020,[17] and opted back in to his contract with the Roughriders on January 4, 2021.[18]
Coaching career
Davis started his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Central Florida in 2022. On December 7, 2022, he was announced as the first member of Brent Dearmon's staff coaching linebackers at North Alabama.[19]
Personal life
References
- ^ a b Inabinett, Mark (September 2, 2019). "Deshaun Davis gets another NFL opportunity". AL.com. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
- ^ "Deshaun Davis, Vigor, Inside Linebacker". 247Sports. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ Darrington, Kamarri (July 24, 2018). "Auburn's Deshaun Davis completing journey from sidelines". Montgomery Advisor. Gannett. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ Jones, Caleb (May 7, 2020). "Deshaun Davis signs deal with Saskatchewan Roughriders". Auburn Plainsman. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ Thomas, Ben (January 25, 2019). "'Every day is Deshaun Davis Day:' Former Auburn star honored in Vigor return". AL.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ Green, Tom (July 24, 2018). "How linebacker Deshaun Davis became Auburn's other 'defensive coordinator'". AL.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ Marcum, Jason (June 24, 2019). "Deshaun Davis contract breakdown with Bengals". Cincy Jungle. SBNation. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ Lee, Justin (October 10, 2018). "Auburn star middle linebacker Deshaun Davis practicing this week after injury scare". Opelika-Auburn News. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ Dehner Jr., Paul (April 27, 2019). "Bengals' sixth round (213): LB Deshaun Davis, Auburn". Cincinnati Enquirer. Gannett. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ "Deshaun Davis Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ Judis, Patrick. "Bengals select Deshaun Davis with the 210th pick". Cincy Jungle. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- ^ a b "Riders DL Cory Thomas, LB Deshaun Davis opt out to pursue NFL employment". 3downnation.com. August 27, 2020. Retrieved August 28, 2020.
- ^ "Bengals Announce 53-Man Roster". Bengals.com. August 31, 2019. Archived from the original on August 31, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2019.
- ^ McPherson, Chris (December 18, 2019). "Eagles place LB Kamu Grugier-Hill on Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved December 19, 2019.
- ^ King, Nathan (May 6, 2020). "Former Auburn linebacker Deshaun Davis signs with CFL team". Auburn Sports. Rivals. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
- ^ "Riders Sign LB, Deshaun Davis". Riderville.com. May 6, 2020. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
- ^ @TheSpringLeague (October 12, 2020). "The #TSL2020 Conquerors LB group!" (Tweet). Retrieved November 3, 2020 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Riders Transactions - January 4". Riderville.com. January 4, 2021. Retrieved January 4, 2021.
- ^ "Deshaun Davis joins UNA Football staff" RoarLions.com. Retrieved 2022-12-07.
- ^ Ostendorf, Greg (November 16, 2018). "The unlikely friendship that inspires senior Deshaun Davis". Auburn Football. Auburn University. Retrieved October 10, 2020.