Isaiah Davis

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Isaiah Davis
No. 32 – New York Jets
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (2002-02-21) February 21, 2002 (age 22)
Joplin, Missouri, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school: Joplin
(Joplin, Missouri)
College: South Dakota State (2020–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 5 / Pick: 173
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards

Isaiah Davis (born February 21, 2002) [1] is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and was selected by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life and high school

Davis grew up in Joplin, Missouri and attended Joplin High School. [2] He rushed for 1,676 yards and 28 touchdowns during his junior season. [3] As a senior, Davis was named the Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year after he rushed for 2,283 yards and 45 touchdowns on 253 carries, caught 19 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns, and also made 52 tackles as a linebacker on defense. [4] Davis committed to play college football at South Dakota State. [5]

College career

Davis's freshman season at South Dakota State (SDSU) was postponed from the fall to the spring of 2021 due to COVID-19. He rushed for 818 yards and 10 touchdowns during the season. [6] As a sophomore, Davis missed some time due to injuries and gained 701 yards and scored seven touchdowns on 95 carries. [7] He was named first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) rushed for 1,451 yards and 15 touchdowns as the Jackrabbits won the 2023 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game. [8] [9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+1⁄4 in
(1.84 m)		218 lb
(99 kg)		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		4.57 s1.58 s2.64 s4.30 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		23 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [10] [11]

Davis was selected with the 173rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the New York Jets. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Prospect Database". establishtherun.com. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
  2. ↑ Shore, Derek (September 24, 2022). "Joplin product Isaiah Davis makes return to Southwest Missouri". The Joplin Globe . Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Here are 10 of the top high school football players in southwest Missouri entering 2019". Springfield News-Leader . August 19, 2019. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  4. ↑ Henry, Jim (May 19, 2020). "Isaiah Davis named football player of year". The Joplin Globe . Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  5. ↑ Davis, Lucas (June 22, 2019). "Joplin's Davis commits to SDSU". The Joplin Globe . Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  6. ↑ "FCS South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis encore". Argus Leader . September 1, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  7. ↑ "South Dakota State football: Isaiah Davis finally busts out". Argus Leader . October 2, 2022. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  8. ↑ "South Dakota State's Isaiah Davis continues to live up to 'Playoff Zay' nickname". Mitchell Daily Republic . December 14, 2022. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  9. ↑ "College football: Seven Jackrabbits earn preseason accolades". The Brookings Register . July 20, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Isaiah Davis Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  11. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Isaiah Davis College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 12, 2024.
  12. ↑ Riccette, Billy (April 27, 2024). "Jets select South Dakota State RB Isaiah Davis at pick No. 173". Jets Wire. USA Today. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
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