Rashard Davis Explained

Rashard Davis
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:14 September 1995
Birth Place:Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:9
Weight Lbs:175
High School:Charlottesville
(Charlottesville, Virginia)
College:James Madison
Undraftedyear:2017
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Rashard Markese Davis (born September 14, 1995) is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is a free agent. He played college football at James Madison University. Davis has also been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Oakland Raiders, Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans, Saskatchewan Roughriders, Tampa Bay Bandits, and New York Jets.

College career

Davis played for the James Madison University football team.[1] As a sophomore he played in 12 games, posting 21 receptions for 254 yards and two receiving touchdowns.[1] As a junior he played in 11 games, making nine starts at slot receiver posting 39 receptions for 592 yards and six touchdowns.[1]

As a senior he played in all 15 games, making 12 starts.[1] He set JMU and CAA single-season record with an FCS-best four punt returns for a touchdown.[2] After the season he was named to the Associated Press All-FCS second-team as an all-purpose player.[3] He was also named CAA Special Teams Player of the Year.[4]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 13, 2017, Davis signed with the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent.[5] He was waived on September 1, 2017.[6] He was signed to the practice squad on October 4, 2017, but was released six days later.[7] [8] He was re-signed again on October 19, 2017. He was released on December 14, 2017.[9] He was re-signed on December 27, 2017. While Davis was on the practice squad, the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII, which earned Davis a Super Bowl ring.[10] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on February 7, 2018.[11] On September 1, 2018, Davis was waived by the Eagles and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[12] [13] He was released on September 7, 2018.[14]

Oakland Raiders

On November 14, 2018, Davis was signed to the Oakland Raiders practice squad.[15] He was released on November 20, 2018.[16] He was re-signed on December 27, 2018. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Raiders on January 1, 2019.[17] He was waived on April 30, 2019.[18]

Kansas City Chiefs

On May 7, 2019, Davis signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[19] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[20]

On October 15, 2019, Davis was drafted with the first overall pick in the skill players round of the 2020 XFL Draft by the DC Defenders,[21] but did not sign with the league.

Tennessee Titans

On November 5, 2019, Davis was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.[22] He was promoted to the active roster on December 23, 2019.[23] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[24] He was re-signed to their practice squad on December 24, 2020.[25] He was released on January 6, 2021.[26] He was signed to a futures contract by the Titans on January 11, 2021.[27] He was waived on May 17, 2021.[28]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On September 16, 2021, Davis agreed to a contract with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[29] Davis spent most of his time on the practice roster and was released December 6, 2021.

New York Jets

On July 26, 2022, Davis signed with the New York Jets.[30] He was released on August 16, 2022.[31]

Memphis Showboats

Davis signed with the Memphis Showboats of the USFL on January 11, 2023.[32] He was placed on the team's injured reserve list on May 1.[33] He was waived on March 23, 2024.[34]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Rashard Davis – 2014.
  2. Web site: Conlin . Bennett . January 4, 2017 . Special teams propel JMU football into the national championship . March 31, 2017 . The Breeze.
  3. News: AP releases 2016 FCS All-America Team . NCAA.com . December 15, 2016 . May 7, 2019.
  4. News: Washburn, Rob . CAA Football Announces Post-Season Award Winners . CAASports.com . November 22, 2016 . May 7, 2019.
  5. Web site: Philadelphia Eagles release a cornerback, sign a wide receiver who's great at punt returns. Gowton, Brandon Lee. BleedingGreenNation.com. August 13, 2017.
  6. Web site: Eagles Announce 16 Moves; Trim Roster To 70 Players. https://web.archive.org/web/20180205013104/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Announce-16-Moves-Trim-Roster-To-70-Players/06a0ac51-011d-447f-bc72-ef2b857b6908. dead. February 5, 2018. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 1, 2017.
  7. Web site: Rashard Davis: Signs with Philadelphia practice squad. CBS Sports. October 4, 2017.
  8. Web site: Philadelphia Eagles bring back 2016 draft pick to practice squad. Gowton, Brandon Lee. BleedingGreenNation.com. October 10, 2017.
  9. Web site: Bryce Treggs is back with the Eagles. Gowton, Brandon Lee. BleedingGreenNation.com. December 14, 2017.
  10. News: Former Dukes Rashard Davis and John DeFilippo Win Super Bowl LII with Eagles . JMUSports.com . February 4, 2018 . May 7, 2019.
  11. Web site: Roster Moves: Eagles Bring Back Six For 2018. George, David. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. February 7, 2018.
  12. Web site: Eagles Get To The 53-Player Limit. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 1, 2018.
  13. Web site: Eagles Sign 10 Players To Practice Squad. Foley, Graham. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 2, 2018.
  14. Web site: Philadelphia Eagles cut three practice squad players, sign one. Gowton, Brandon Lee. BleedingGreenNation.com. September 7, 2018.
  15. Web site: Raiders elevate Blacknall; make practice squad additions. Raiders.com. November 14, 2018.
  16. Web site: Rashard Davis: Let go from practice squad. CBS Sports. November 20, 2018.
  17. Web site: Raiders announce reserve/future signings - 1.1.19. Raiders.com. January 1, 2019.
  18. Web site: Oakland Raiders announce transactions - 4.30.19. Raiders.com. April 30, 2019.
  19. Web site: The Chiefs Make Roster Moves. Chiefs.com. May 7, 2019.
  20. Web site: Chiefs Roster Down to NFL-Mandated 53. Chiefs.com. August 31, 2019.
  21. Web site: Bender. Bill. XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league. Sporting News. October 21, 2019. October 22, 2019.
  22. Web site: Titans Place CB Malcolm Butler on Injured Reserve, and Re-Sign CB Tye Smith. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. November 5, 2019.
  23. Web site: Titans Bring Back Receiver/Returner Darius Jennings, and Promote WR Rashard Davis to 53-Man Roster. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. December 23, 2019.
  24. Web site: Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players. Wyatt, Jim. Tennessee Titans. September 5, 2020.
  25. Web site: Titans Make Several Roster Moves, Including Promoting OLB Wyatt Ray to Active Roster. Wyatt, Jim. Tennessee Titans. December 24, 2020.
  26. Web site: Rashard Davis: Waived from practice squad. CBS Sports. January 6, 2021. January 11, 2021.
  27. Web site: Titans Sign 14 Players to Futures Contracts for 2021. Wyatt, Jim. Tennessee Titans. January 11, 2021. January 11, 2021.
  28. Web site: Titans Sign Former Vanderbilt WR Kalija Lipscomb to Roster After Rookie Minicamp While Waiving Two Others. Wyatt, Jim. Tennessee Titans. May 17, 2021.
  29. Web site: TSN ca Staff. September 16, 2021. Saskatchewan Roughriders Rashard Davis - TSN.ca. September 17, 2021. TSN. en.
  30. Web site: Jets Sign QB Chris Streveler, WR Rashard Davis, OL Isaiah Williams. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. July 26, 2022.
  31. Web site: Jets Place Mekhi Becton on Injured Reserve; Release Four Players. August 16, 2022. August 16, 2022. Ethan. Greenberg. August 16, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220816201110/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-mekhi-becton-on-injured-reserve-release-four-players. dead.
  32. USFLShowboats . Free Agent Signings . 1613185916092162048 . January 11, 2023 . January 11, 2023.
  33. USFLShowboats . Free Agent Signing . 1653232848562966530 . May 1, 2023 . May 2, 2023.
  34. News: Memphis Showboats Announce Training Camp Roster Moves . UFLBoard.com . March 23, 2024 . March 23, 2024.

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