| Kaden Davis | |
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Birth Date: | 25 September 1998 |
| Birth Place: | Ellsworth, Kansas, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 1 |
| Weight Lb: | 190 |
| High School: | Ellsworth (KS) |
| Undraftedyear: | 2022 |
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| Pfr: | DaviKa02 |
Kaden Davis (born September 25, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Northwest Missouri State.
Davis lettered at Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Kansas, where he played tight end, linebacker, and defensive back. As a senior, Davis caught 857 yards and 15 touchdowns and was selected to play in the 2017 Kansas Shrine All-Star Bowl, where he was Ellsworth's first selection in 25 years.[1] Despite the performance, Kaden was a zero-star recruit who received not a single NCAA Division I scholarship, although Kansas State offered him a walk-on spot in track.
Davis first attended Butler Community College and primarily served as a returner. He was offered a walk-on spot at Kansas State, but chose a full-ride scholarship and an immediate starting position at Northwest Missouri State, an NCAA Division II school. As a senior, Davis led the team with 10 touchdowns on 703 yards receiving, helping the team to a semifinal playoff appearance and earning all-conference honors.[2]
Davis went undrafted and signed with the Denver Broncos May 13, 2022.[3] [4] He was cut on August 16, 2022.[5] Davis was resigned to the team's practice squad on November 10, 2022.[6] He was released on January 11, 2023.[7]
On May 9, 2023, Davis was signed by the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League. He was an instant contributor for Michigan, contributing on special teams as well as having a major role in their offense. Davis totaled 83 receiving yards, 333 return yards, and two touchdowns, totaling 416 all-purpose yards in five games.[8]
On July 25, 2023, Davis was signed to the active roster for the Arizona Cardinals.[9] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[11] He was waived on April 30, 2024.
On May 13, 2024, Davis signed with the Detroit Lions. Davis was released on August 27, 2024.[12] He was waived on August 27.[13]
On September 11, 2024, Davis was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[14] On October 1, he was released by the Broncos.[15] A week later, Davis was re-signed to the practice squad.[16] On October 14, Davis was released once again.[17]