Jaden Davis Explained

Jaden Davis
Current Team:Arizona Cardinals
Number:39
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:18 July 2001
Birth Place:Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:182
High School:St. Thomas Aquinas
College:Oklahoma (2019–2022)
Miami (2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:7
Draftpick:226
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:D/DaviJa09

Jaden Davis (born July 18, 2001) is an American football cornerback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners and Miami Hurricanes.

Early life

Davis attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where he was rated a four-star recruit and received held offers from Florida, Georgia, Miami, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Texas.[1]

Davis committed to play college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.[2] [3]

College career

Oklahoma

In week two of the 2019 season, Davis recorded his first career interception against South Dakota State.[4] [5] In week three, he led the Sooners in tackles with six in a 48-14 win over UCLA.[6] In Davis's first three seasons in 2019, 2020, and 2021 he 29 games totaling 66 tackles eight pass deflections, and an interception.[7] During the 2022 season, Davis notched 35 tackles and two pass deflections.[8] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Davis decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[9] [10]

Davis finished his career with the Sooners playing in 47 games where he started in 22, tallying 104 tackles ten pass deflections, and an interception.[11]

Miami

In May 2023, Davis transferred to play for the Miami Hurricanes.[12] [13] In week two of the 2023 season, he forced a game-changing fumble as he helped the Hurricanes take down Texas A&M.[14] Davis finished the 2023 season with 42 tackles with three being for a loss, a sack, four pass deflections, and two forced fumbles.[15]

Professional career

In the 2024 NFL draft, Davis was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the seventh round with the 226th overall selection.[16] The Cardinals previously traded safety-linebacker Isaiah Simmons to the New York Giants to acquire the 226th overall selection.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Palmateer . Tyler . OU football: Sooners earn commitment from four-star defensive back Jaden Davis . Norman Transcript . 18 July 2018 . 8 February 2024.
  2. Web site: Bailey . Eric . OU Football: Jaden Davis, four-star cornerback from Fort Lauderdale, commits to Sooners . Tulsa World . 18 July 2018 . 8 February 2024.
  3. Web site: Lichtenstein . Adam . St. Thomas DB Jaden Davis sticking with Oklahoma following Mike Stoops' departure . Sun Sentinel . 8 October 2018 . 8 February 2024.
  4. Web site: Mussatto . Joe . Jaden Davis impresses as freshman in new-look Sooner defense . The Oklahoman . 10 October 2019 . 8 February 2024.
  5. Web site: Mussatto . Joe . Expect to see 'a lot more Jaden Davis' . The Oklahoman . 8 September 2019 . 8 February 2024.
  6. Web site: Aber . Ryan . Freshman CB Jaden Davis continues to impress for Sooners . The Oklahoman . 14 September 2019 . 8 February 2024.
  7. Web site: Jaden Davis College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits . 2024-05-28 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  8. Web site: Navarro . Manny . Miami adds former Oklahoma starting CB Jaden Davis via transfer portal . The Athletic . 1 May 2023 . 8 February 2024.
  9. Web site: Warren . Peter . Oklahoma DB Jaden Davis intends to enter NCAA Transfer Portal . On3.com . 17 April 2023 . 8 February 2024.
  10. Hoover . John E. . 17 April 2023 . Oklahoma Loses Starting CB to Transfer Portal . 8 February 2024 . Sports Illustrated.
  11. Web site: Miller Degnan . Susan . May 1, 2023 . Oklahoma CB transfer Jaden Davis (St. Thomas Aquinas grad) 'coming home' to Miami Canes . 8 February 2024 . Miami Herald.
  12. Web site: Fawcett . Haynes . May 1, 2023 . Former Oklahoma CB Jaden Davis commits to Miami . 8 February 2024 . On3.com.
  13. Willerup . Liam . 2 May 2023 . Oklahoma Transfer Jaden Davis Chooses The Hurricanes . 8 February 2024 . Sports Illustrated.
  14. Web site: Lichtenstein . Adam . 'You couldn't ask more': Hurricanes' Jaden Davis proving to be a major addition . Sun Sentinel . 19 September 2023 . 8 February 2024.
  15. Web site: Jaden Davis 2023 Game Log . 8 February 2024 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  16. Web site: Popejoy . Curt . 2024-04-27 . Miami DB Jaden Davis honored to be selected by Cardinals at pick No. 226 . 2024-05-22 . The Draft Wire. USA Today . en-US.