Shaquan Davis (American football) explained

Shaquan Davis (American football) should not be confused with Shaquan Davis (footballer).

Shaquan Davis
Current Team:New Orleans Saints
Number:80
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:8 February 2000[1]
Birth Place:Summerville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:215
High School:Summerville (Summerville, South Carolina)
College:South Carolina State (2019–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Pfr:DaviSh03

Shaquan "Shaq" Davis (born February 8, 2000) is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina State.

Early years

Davis was born in Summerville, South Carolina and attended Summerville High School.[2] In high school, he played football as a wide receiver and basketball as a center.[3]

College career

Davis committed to South Carolina State out of high school.[4] Entering the 2023 NFL draft, he was considered one of the top receivers in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. In the 2021 Celebration Bowl, he recorded five catches for 95 yards and three touchdowns and was named the offensive MVP.[5]

In his final season with the Bulldogs, he recorded 45 receptions for 934 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

On April 29, 2023, Davis was signed to the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft.[6] He was waived on August 29, 2023, but was signed to their practice squad the next day.[7] [8] On October 9, 2023, Davis was placed on injured reserve after suffering through an undisclosed injury.[9] On December, 7, he was reinstated from the practice squad injured reserve.[10] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent at the end of the season.[11]

Philadelphia Eagles

On January 18, 2024, Davis signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.[12] He was waived on August 7.[13]

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On August 11, 2024, Davis signed with the New Orleans Saints.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Shaquan Davis Biography. ESPN. October 1, 2023.
  2. Web site: Hartsell . Jeff . 2022-12-05 . SC State's Shaq Davis, former Summerville HS standout, declares for NFL Draft . 2023-12-02 . Post and Courier . en.
  3. Web site: Summerville High School . 2023-12-02 . Summerville Boys Varsity Basketball . en-US.
  4. Web site: Shaquan "Shaq" Davis - 2019 - Football . 2023-12-22 . South Carolina State University Athletics . en.
  5. Web site: Wiggins . Avery . 2022-12-09 . South Carolina State receiver Shaq Davis declared for the NFL Draft. What is his pro outlook? . 2023-12-22 . en-US.
  6. Web site: New Orleans Saints sign WR Shaq Davis after NFL Draft. HBCU Gameday. Domonique. Whitehurst. April 29, 2023. October 1, 2023.
  7. Web site: Saints waive undrafted rookie wide receiver Shaquan Davis. Saints Wire. Dylan. Sanders. August 29, 2023. October 1, 2023.
  8. Web site: Report: Saints Add Shaq Davis to Practice Squad. Sports Illustrated. Ross. Jackson. August 30, 2023. October 1, 2023.
  9. Web site: Saints add WR Shaquan Davis to injured reserve, open more practice squad spots. Saints Wire. John. Sigler. October 9, 2023. October 9, 2023.
  10. Web site: 2023-12-08 . Shaquan Davis: Back from injured list . 2023-12-22 . CBSSports.com . en.
  11. Web site: New Orleans Saints sign 11 to reserve/future contracts . NewOrleansSaints.com. January 8, 2024.
  12. Web site: Eagles sign 20 players to Reserve/Futures deals. Eagles Wire. USA Today. January 18, 2024.
  13. Web site: Roster Moves: Eagles claim TE Armani Rogers, waive WR Shaq Davis. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 7, 2024.
  14. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 11, 2024.