Isaiah Davis Explained

Isaiah Davis
Number:32
Current Team:New York Jets
Position:Running back
Birth Date:21 February 2002
Birth Place:Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:218
High School:Joplin
(Joplin, Missouri)
College:South Dakota State (2020–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:5
Draftpick:173
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statlabel6:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:D/DaviIs00

Isaiah Davis (born February 21, 2002)[1] is an American professional football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and was selected by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life

Davis grew up in Joplin, Missouri. His family's home was destroyed in the 2011 Joplin tornado. He and his brother survived by laying under a mattress in a hallway of the house.[2] He attended Joplin High School.[3] He rushed for 1,676 yards and 28 touchdowns during his junior season.[4] As a senior, Davis was named the Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year after he rushed for 2,283 yards and 45 touchdowns on 253 carries, caught 19 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns, and also made 52 tackles as a linebacker on defense.[5] Davis committed to play college football at South Dakota State.[6]

College career

Davis's freshman season at South Dakota State (SDSU) was postponed from the fall to the spring of 2021 due to COVID-19. He rushed for 818 yards and 10 touchdowns during the season.[7] As a sophomore, Davis missed some time due to injuries and gained 701 yards and scored seven touchdowns on 95 carries.[8] He was named first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) rushed for 1,451 yards and 15 touchdowns as the Jackrabbits won the 2023 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game.[9] [10]

Professional career

Davis was selected with the 173rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the New York Jets.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2024 NFL Draft Prospect Database. establishtherun.com. February 17, 2024.
  2. News: Costello . Brian . Jets rookie RB Isaiah Davis alive to chase NFL dream thanks to dad . 12 August 2024 . . 2 August 2024.
  3. Web site: Shore . Derek . September 24, 2022 . Joplin product Isaiah Davis makes return to Southwest Missouri . February 3, 2023 . The Joplin Globe.
  4. Web site: Wheeler . Wyatt D. . August 19, 2019 . Here are 10 of the top high school football players in southwest Missouri entering 2019 . February 3, 2023 . Springfield News-Leader.
  5. Web site: Henry . Jim . May 19, 2020 . Isaiah Davis named football player of year . February 3, 2023 . The Joplin Globe.
  6. Web site: Davis . Lucas . June 22, 2019 . Joplin's Davis commits to SDSU . February 3, 2023 . The Joplin Globe.
  7. Web site: FCS South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis encore. Argus Leader. September 1, 2021. February 3, 2023.
  8. Web site: Zimmer . Matt . October 2, 2022 . South Dakota State football: Isaiah Davis finally busts out . February 3, 2023 . Argus Leader.
  9. Web site: South Dakota State's Isaiah Davis continues to live up to 'Playoff Zay' nickname. Mitchell Daily Republic. December 14, 2022. July 26, 2023.
  10. Web site: College football: Seven Jackrabbits earn preseason accolades. The Brookings Register. July 20, 2023. July 26, 2023.
  11. Web site: Riccette . Billy . 2024-04-27 . Jets select South Dakota State RB Isaiah Davis at pick No. 173 . 2024-05-28 . Jets Wire. USA Today . en-US.

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