Jordan Davis (defensive tackle)

Jordan Davis

Davis at the 2022 NFL draft
No. 90 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position	Defensive tackle
Roster status	Active
Personal information
Born	(2000-01-12) January 12, 2000 (age 25) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight	336 lb (152 kg)
Career information
High school	Mallard Creek (Charlotte)
College	Georgia (2018–2021)
NFL draft	2022: 1st round, 13th overall pick
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (2022–present)
Awards and highlights
Super Bowl champion (LIX) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2022) CFP national champion (2021) Chuck Bednarik Award (2021) Outland Trophy (2021) Unanimous All-American (2021) First-team All-SEC (2021) Second-team All-SEC (2020)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 3, 2025
Total tackles 106 Sacks 4.5 Forced fumbles 1 Fumble recoveries 1 Pass deflections 7 Total touchdowns 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jordan Xavier Davis (born January 12, 2000) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs, where he was a part of the team that won the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship while being named the Chuck Bednarik Award and Outland Trophy winner as a senior in 2021. Davis was selected by the Eagles in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft.

Early life

Davis was born on January 12, 2000, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He played basketball at Hopewell High School before transferring to Mallard Creek High School as a junior, where he began to play football. He committed to play college football at Georgia, turning down offers from Clemson, Florida, Miami (Florida) and North Carolina. ^{[1] [2]}

College career

Davis with the Georgia Bulldogs in 2021

Davis played in 11 games with four starts as a true freshman, recording 25 tackles with 1.5 sacks and was named to the Southeastern Conference (SEC) All-Freshman team and a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America. ^{[3] [4] [5]} As a sophomore, he had 18 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. ^{[6] [7]} During the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, Davis had 16 tackles and a sack while leading his team to a win in the 2021 Peach Bowl over Cincinnati. ^{[8] [9] [10]} Davis had his best season as a senior with 32 tackles (17 solo), two sacks, one pass defended, and a rushing touchdown. ^{[8] [11]} After completing a perfect regular season, Davis and the Bulldogs fell to the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 SEC Championship 41–24. ^[12] Despite their loss, Georgia was ranked as the third seed in the 2021 College Football Playoffs. They went on to defeat the second-ranked Michigan Wolverines in the 2021 Orange Bowl, creating a rematch against Alabama in the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship. ^[13] Georgia defeated Alabama in the National Championship 33–18, claiming their first national championship since 1980. ^[14] Davis earned Consensus All-American honors for the 2021 season. ^[15] He won the Chuck Bednarik Award and the John Outland Trophy. ^{[16] [17]}

College statistics

Season	GP	Tackles					Sacks		Interceptions				Fumbles			Blk		Scoring
		Solo	Ast	Comb	TFL	Yds	Sck	Yds	Int	Yds	PD	QBH	FR	Yds	FF	Kick	Saf	TD
2018	11	6	19	25	1.5	6	1.5	6	0	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	0
2019	14	7	11	18	4.5	27	2.5	22	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0
2020	7	7	9	16	1.0	3	1.0	3	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	1	0	0
2021	15	17	15	32	5.5	15	2.0	10	0	0	1	14	0	0	0	0	0	1
Career	47	37	54	91	12.5	51	7.0	41	0	0	1	26	0	0	0	1	0	1

Professional career

Davis ran a 4.78-second 40-yard dash at the 2022 NFL Combine, making him just the third player over 330 pounds to run under five seconds after Dontari Poe (2012) and Greg Robinson (2014). ^[18]

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	Vertical jump	Broad jump
6 ft 6+3⁄8 in (1.99 m)	341 lb (155 kg)	34 in (0.86 m)	10+3⁄4 in (0.27 m)	4.78 s	1.63 s	2.74 s	32.0 in (0.81 m)	10 ft 3 in (3.12 m)
All values from NFL Combine [19] [20]

Jordan Davis was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2022 NFL draft with the 13th overall pick. ^[21] Davis signed a four-year, fully guaranteed $17 million contract, including a $9.55 million signing bonus. He was part of a modern-day single-draft record 15 draft picks for the Georgia Bulldogs. ^[22]

Philadelphia Eagles

2022 season

Davis made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2022 season and contributed as a rotational player on the defensive line. On November 2, 2022, Davis was placed on injured reserve after suffering an ankle injury in Week 8. ^[23] Davis ended his rookie season with 18 tackles and one pass defensed in 13 games and five starts. ^[24] He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. ^[25] He helped the Eagles reach Super Bowl LVII where they lost 38–35 to the Kansas City Chiefs. Davis had a quarterback hit in the game. ^[26]

2023 season

In 2023, Davis took on a larger role in the Eagles' defense alongside former Georgia teammate Jalen Carter. He recorded his first NFL sack in the Eagles' Week 2 victory against the Minnesota Vikings. ^[27] At the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season, Davis recorded 45 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one pass deflection, and one forced fumble. He expressed frustrations over his performance in the second half of the Eagles' season as the team went 11–6 and lost 9–32 in the Wild Card round to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ^[28]

2024 season

During the 2024 season, Davis would continue to serve as a rotational defensive linemen on the Eagles roster. His ability to disrupt opposing offenses, particularly in stopping the run, remained an asset for Philadelphia as they went 14–3 in the regular season. ^[29] Davis recorded 27 tackles, one sack, two pass deflections, and one fumble recovery in the regular season. ^[30] During the playoffs, he played a pivotal role in the defensive line, contributing significantly to their Super Bowl victory. Throughout the postseason, he recorded two sacks in his final two games, including a sack in the Eagles' 40–22 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. ^[31]

2025 season

On April 30, 2025, the Eagles exercised the fifth-year option on Davis' contract, ensuring he will stay with the team through the 2026 season. Davis will receive $12.9 million for the 2026 season. ^[32]

In Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams, while the Eagles held a 27–26 lead in the final seconds of the game, Davis blocked a field goal attempt by Joshua Karty. He returned it 61 yards for his first career NFL touchdown, sealing a 33–26 win. He was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week following this performance. ^[33]

Personal life

In 2022, Davis provided vocals on the Christmas album A Philly Special Christmas . ^[34]

References

1. Wertz Jr., Langston (November 16, 2017). "Mallard Creek DL Jordan Davis commits to Georgia". The Charlotte Observer . Retrieved December 4, 2020.
2. Wells, Adam (November 16, 2017). "4-Star DT Prospect Jordan Davis Commits to Georgia over Miami, Others". Bleacher Report . Retrieved December 4, 2020.
3. Towers, Chip (November 4, 2019). "Jordan Davis lifts Kirby Smart, Georgia's defense". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved December 4, 2020.
4. Paschall, David (September 5, 2019). "Georgia's Jordan Davis has stellar start to sophomore season". Chattanooga Times Free Press . Retrieved December 4, 2020.
5. Towers, Chip (August 8, 2019). "Sophomore season shaping up as big one for Georgia's Jordan Davis". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Retrieved December 4, 2020.
6. Rowe, Jake (September 18, 2020). "Jordan Davis has unique way of measuring his success at Georgia". 247Sports. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
7. Roper, Austin (September 18, 2020). "Georgia football's Jordan Davis and Nolan Smith discuss defensive depth, dodging complacency and more". The Valdosta Daily Times . Retrieved December 4, 2020.
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9. "Georgia-Cincinnati to Play in Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl". University of Georgia Athletics. December 20, 2020. Retrieved January 17, 2022.
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11. de Artola, Alicia (November 20, 2021). "340-pound Jordan Davis scores greatest Big Man touchdown in the history of college football". FanSided. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
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20. "Jordan Davis, Georgia, DT, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
21. "Eagles trade up to selected Georgia DT Jordan Davis with the No. 13 pick in 2022 NFL Draft". NFL.com. April 29, 2022. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
22. Mullin, Eric (April 30, 2022). "Georgia Bulldogs set modern NFL draft record for selections in single year". RSN. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
23. "Eagles place Jordan Davis on Injured Reserve". www.philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
24. "Jordan Davis 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
25. "2022 NFL All-Rookie Team". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
26. "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 19, 2023.
27. Tolentino, Josh (September 12, 2023). "Eagles stats: Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis' first NFL sacks send a message that there's 'plenty more' to come". www.inquirer.com. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
28. "Jordan Davis admits he fell off in 2nd half of 2023 season". NBC Sports Philadelphia. January 22, 2024. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
29. "Eagles finish 2024 regular season with a 14-3 record after 20-13 win over Giants". Yahoo Sports. January 5, 2025. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
30. "Jordan Davis | Philadelphia Eagles DI | NFL and PFF stats". PFF. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
31. "Super Bowl LIX - Kansas City Chiefs at Philadelphia Eagles - February 9th, 2025". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 11, 2025.
32. Alper, Josh (April 30, 2025). "Eagles to exercise Jordan Davis's fifth-year option". NBC Sports.
33. "Jordan Davis named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 24, 2025.
34. "A Philly Special Christmas releases "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)"". New Jersey Stage. November 25, 2022. Retrieved November 29, 2022.

External links

• Career statistics from NFL.com  ·  ESPN  ·  Pro Football Reference
• Philadelphia Eagles bio
• Georgia Bulldogs bio