Chauncey Davis Explained

Chauncey Davis
Number:92, 94
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:27 January 1983
Birth Place:Bartow, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:274
High School:Auburndale (FL)
College:Florida State
Draftyear:2005
Draftround:4
Draftpick:128
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:191
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:11.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Pfr:D/DaviCh22

Chauncey Antoine Davis (born January 27, 1983) is a former American football defensive end. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football at Florida State.

He also played for the Chicago Bears.

Early life

Davis was born in Bartow, Florida, but raised in Auburndale by Glenda Davis. According to a DNA analysis, his ancestries are, mainly, Temne and Mende people of Sierra Leone. He was First-team All-State Class 4A and All-America selection as a senior at Auburndale High School, rushing for 1,000 yards in addition to playing linebacker and defensive end.

College career

Davis totaled 40 tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one blocked kick in 24 games for Florida State. Converted to defensive end as a senior from the outside linebacker position. He was named the team’s most improved defensive end and outstanding player as a senior after posting 22 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 11 starts.He also attended Jones County Junior College.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Davis was selected in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons.[1] After spending six seasons with the team, he was released on September 2, 2011.

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears signed Davis on November 14, 2011. He was waived by the team on August 31, 2012.[2]

NFL career statistics

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
ATL16 5 28 21 7 1.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 24 1
ATL16 13 38 29 9 1.0 3 1 41 0 41 2 0 1 0 0
ATL16 0 31 27 4 2.0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0
ATL16 1 39 30 9 4.0 9 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 0
ATL16 4 22 16 6 1.0 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0
ATL16 2 24 19 5 1.0 7 1 26 1 26 2 0 1 0 0
CHI6 0 9 8 1 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
102 25 191 150 41 11.0 36 2 67 1 41 6 2 8 25 1

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
ATL1 1 4 3 1 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ATL1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2 1 4 3 1 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2005 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-07 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  2. Web site: Mayer . Larry . Bears reach 53-man roster limit . Chicagobears.com . 2012-09-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120902213924/http://www.chicagobears.com/news/article-1/Bears-reach-53-man-roster-limit/d1ca7b2d-acca-46d6-b488-46f71f813615# . 2012-09-02 . dead .