Chauncey Davis

Total tackles:	191
Sacks:	11.0
Forced fumbles:	2

Chauncey Davis
	Davis with the Falcons in 2009
No. 92, 94
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	January 27, 1983 (age 41); Bartow, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	274 lb (124 kg)
Career information
High school:	Auburndale (FL)
College:	Florida State
NFL draft:	2005 / Round: 4 / Pick: 128
Career history
	Atlanta Falcons (2005–2010); Chicago Bears (2011);
Career highlights and awards
	Second-team All-ACC (2004);
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:
Total tackles:	191
Sacks:	11.0
Forced fumbles:	2
	Player stats at PFR

Last updated August 12, 2024

Chauncey Antoine Davis (born January 27, 1983) is a former American football defensive end. He was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He played college football at Florida State.

Early life

Davis was born in Bartow, Florida, but raised in Auburndale by Glenda Davis. According to a DNA analysis, his ancestries are, mainly, Temne and Mende people of Sierra Leone.^[1] He was First-team All-State Class 4A and All-America selection as a senior at Auburndale High School, rushing for 1,000 yards in addition to playing linebacker and defensive end.

College career

Davis totaled 40 tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one blocked kick in 24 games for Florida State. Converted to defensive end as a senior from the outside linebacker position. He was named the team’s most improved defensive end and outstanding player as a senior after posting 22 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 11 starts. He also attended Jones County Junior College.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Davis was selected in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons.^[2] After spending six seasons with the team, he was released on September 2, 2011.

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears signed Davis on November 14, 2011. He was waived by the team on August 31, 2012.^[3]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2005	ATL	16	5	28	21	7	1.0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	24	1
2006	ATL	16	13	38	29	9	1.0	3	1	41	0	41	2	0	1	0	0
2007	ATL	16	0	31	27	4	2.0	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
2008	ATL	16	1	39	30	9	4.0	9	0	0	0	0	1	1	3	1	0
2009	ATL	16	4	22	16	6	1.0	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
2010	ATL	16	2	24	19	5	1.0	7	1	26	1	26	2	0	1	0	0
2011	CHI	6	0	9	8	1	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		102	25	191	150	41	11.0	36	2	67	1	41	6	2	8	25	1

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	Team	GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2008	ATL	1	1	4	3	1	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2010	ATL	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		2	1	4	3	1	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

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References

↑ Chauncey Davis Ancestry Reveal on YouTube
↑ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
↑ Mayer, Larry. "Bears reach 53-man roster limit". Chicagobears.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.

External links

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[1] Chauncey Davis Ancestry Reveal on YouTube

[2] "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.

[3] Mayer, Larry. "Bears reach 53-man roster limit". Chicagobears.com. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.

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