Zach Davidson
| No. 84 – Buffalo Bills | |
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| Position: | Tight end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | July 15, 1998 Webb City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight: | 251 lb (114 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Webb City |
| College: | Central Missouri (2016–2020) |
| NFL draft: | 2021 / Round: 5 / Pick: 168 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
Zach Davidson (born July 15, 1998) is an
2021 NFL Draft
.
Early years
Davidson grew up in Webb City, Missouri and attended Webb City High School.[1] He was originally a backup tight end on Webb City's junior varsity team, but became the punter for the varsity team after the Cardinals' regular punter was suspended.[2] He was an All-State selection as a junior and senior at punter.[3]
College career
Davidson began his career at Central Missouri solely as a punter and redshirted his true freshman year.2021 NFL Draft.[7]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle |
Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 6+5⁄8 in (2.00 m) |
245 lb (111 kg) |
32 in (0.81 m) |
9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m) |
4.62 s | 1.74 s | 2.60 s | 4.26 s | 6.95 s | 37.5 in (0.95 m) |
9 ft 9 in (2.97 m) |
17 reps | |
| All values from | ||||||||||||
Minnesota Vikings
Davidson was drafted by the
2021 NFL Draft.[11] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021.[12] He was released on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14] He was promoted to the active roster on January 8, 2022.[15]
Davidson was waived on August 30, 2022.[16]
Buffalo Bills
On September 1, 2022, Davidson was signed to the Buffalo Bills practice squad.[17] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.[18]
On June 15, 2023, Davidson was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[19]
References
- ^ Schrader, Shea (April 4, 2021). "Journey to the draft: Zach Davidson's path to the NFL". FourStatesHomepage.com. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ Rogers, Martin (April 29, 2021). "The incredible journey of 2021 NFL Draft prospect Zach Davidson". Fox Sports. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ a b La Canfora, Jason (March 31, 2021). "2021 NFL Draft: From Division II punter to NFL tight end, the most intriguing prospect you've never heard of". CBS Sports. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ "Zach Davidson, TE, Central Missouri – NFL Draft Player Profile". 12 April 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ "Zach Davidson declares for NFL Draft". The Joplin Globe. December 16, 2020. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ "Zach Davidson receives second All-America honor". The Joplin Globe. December 18, 2019. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ "Zach Davidson displays his agility to NFL scouts". Columbia Missourian. March 22, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- ^ "Zach Davidson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Zach Davidson, Central Missouri, TE, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 15, 2021.
- ^ "Zach Davidson 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
- ^ "Minnesota Vikings Round 5 Recap of 2021 NFL Draft". Vikings.com. May 1, 2021.
- ^ "WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette, TE Zach Davidson agree to contract terms with Vikings". St. Paul Pioneer Press. May 14, 2021. Retrieved May 15, 2021.
- ^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves to Get to Initial 53". Vikings.com. August 31, 2021.
- ^ Peters, Craig (September 1, 2021). "Vikings Claim TE Ben Ellefson & Sign 14 to Practice Squad". Vikings.com.
- ^ "Vikings Activate Christian Darrisaw & Ezra Cleveland, Make Multiple Roster Moves". Vikings.com. January 8, 2022.
- ^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Bills sign 3 more players to complete practice squad". BuffaloBills.com. September 1, 2022.
- ^ Jenkins, Chris (January 23, 2023). "Bills signed these players to reserve/future contracts for 2023". BuffaloBills.com.
- ^ White, Alec (June 15, 2023). "Bills sign TE Nick Guggemos". BuffaloBills.com.