Deshaun Davis Explained

Deshaun Davis
Current Team:North Alabama Lions
Position:Linebackers coach
Birth Date:31 December 1995
Birth Place:Prichard, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lb:230
High School:Vigor (Prichard, Alabama)
College:Auburn (2014–2018)
Draftyear:2019
Draftround:6
Draftpick:210
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Cflstatus:American
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Statleague:NFL

Deshaun Davis (born December 31, 1995) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the linebackers coach at the University of North Alabama. Davis played college football at Auburn as an inside linebacker.

Early life

Davis was all-state at Vigor High School his sophomore and junior seasons. A torn ACL ended Davis' senior year. He committed to Auburn on April 17, 2013, choosing the Tigers over Clemson, Florida State, LSU and Kentucky.[1] In addition to football, Davis played basketball and baseball at Vigor.[2]

College career

At Auburn, Davis redshirted his true freshman year and did not make the starting lineup until his redshirt sophomore season.[3] During his redshirt freshman season, then-defensive coordinator Will Muschamp told Davis to expect no playing time, leaving the player to consider a transfer.[4] Davis started occasionally taking over playcalling duties from defensive coordinator Kevin Steele.[5] During his senior season, Davis led the team in tackles and was named first-team all-Southeastern Conference.[6] An ankle tweak against Mississippi State threatened to derail his season, but Davis did not miss any games as a result of that injury.[7] After his senior season, Davis participated in the Senior Bowl.[8]

Professional career

Cincinnati Bengals

Davis was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the sixth round (210th overall) of the 2019 NFL draft.[9] After recording fifteen tackles in the preseason, he was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[10]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On September 2, 2019, Davis was signed to the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars, but was released two days later.[11]

Philadelphia Eagles

On December 18, 2019, Davis was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad.[12] He was released on January 1, 2020.[13]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Davis signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on May 6, 2020.[14] 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.[15] Davis was selected by the Conquerors of The Spring League during its player selection draft on October 12, 2020,[16] and opted back in to his contract with the Roughriders on January 4, 2021.[17]

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.[18]

Personal life

Davis is a Christian.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Deshaun Davis, Vigor, Inside Linebacker . 247Sports . October 10, 2020.
  2. Web site: Darrington . Kamarri . Auburn's Deshaun Davis completing journey from sidelines . Montgomery Advisor . Gannett . October 10, 2020 . July 24, 2018.
  3. Web site: Jones . Caleb . Deshaun Davis signs deal with Saskatchewan Roughriders . Auburn Plainsman . October 10, 2020 . May 7, 2020.
  4. Web site: Thomas . Ben . 'Every day is Deshaun Davis Day:' Former Auburn star honored in Vigor return . AL.com . October 10, 2020 . January 25, 2019.
  5. Web site: Green . Tom . How linebacker Deshaun Davis became Auburn's other 'defensive coordinator' . AL.com . October 10, 2020 . July 24, 2018.
  6. Web site: Marcum . Jason . Deshaun Davis contract breakdown with Bengals . Cincy Jungle . SBNation . October 10, 2020 . June 24, 2019.
  7. Web site: Lee . Justin . Auburn star middle linebacker Deshaun Davis practicing this week after injury scare . Opelika-Auburn News . October 10, 2020 . October 10, 2018.
  8. Web site: Dehner Jr. . Paul . Bengals' sixth round (213): LB Deshaun Davis, Auburn . Cincinnati Enquirer . Gannett . October 10, 2020 . April 27, 2019.
  9. Web site: Judis . Patrick . Bengals select Deshaun Davis with the 210th pick . Cincy Jungle . April 27, 2019 . April 28, 2019.
  10. News: Bengals Announce 53-Man Roster . Bengals.com . August 31, 2019 . August 31, 2019 . August 31, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190831213214/https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-announce-53-man-roster . dead .
  11. Web site: Inabinett . Mark . September 2, 2019 . Deshaun Davis gets another NFL opportunity . September 9, 2019 . AL.com.
  12. News: McPherson, Chris . Eagles place LB Kamu Grugier-Hill on Injured Reserve . PhiladelphiaEagles.com . December 18, 2019 . December 19, 2019.
  13. Web site: King . Nathan . Former Auburn linebacker Deshaun Davis signs with CFL team . Auburn Sports . Rivals . October 10, 2020 . May 6, 2020.
  14. News: Riders Sign LB, Deshaun Davis . Riderville.com . May 6, 2020 . May 6, 2020.
  15. News: Riders DL Cory Thomas, LB Deshaun Davis opt out to pursue NFL employment . 3downnation.com . August 27, 2020 . August 28, 2020.
  16. TheSpringLeague . The #TSL2020 Conquerors LB group! . 1315718693037510656 . October 12, 2020 . November 3, 2020.
  17. News: Riders Transactions - January 4 . Riderville.com . January 4, 2021 . January 4, 2021.
  18. https://roarlions.com/news/2022/12/7/football-deshaun-davis-joins-una-football-staff.aspx "Deshaun Davis joins UNA Football staff"
  19. Web site: Ostendorf . Greg . The unlikely friendship that inspires senior Deshaun Davis . Auburn Football . Auburn University . October 10, 2020 . November 16, 2018.

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