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Rashard Davis
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-14) September 14, 1995 (age 29)
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High school:Charlottesville
(Charlottesville, Virginia)
College:James Madison
Position:Wide receiver
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
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Rashard Markese Davis (born September 14, 1995) is an American professional 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

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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

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Philadelphia Eagles

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Memphis Showboats

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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]

References

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