Kaden Davis

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Kaden Davis
No. 88 – Detroit Lions
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1998-09-25) September 25, 1998 (age 25)
Ellsworth, Kansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Ellsworth (KS)
College: Northwest Missouri State
Undrafted: 2022
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Player stats at PFR

Kaden Davis (born September 25, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Northwest Missouri State.

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Early years

Davis lettered at Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Kansas, where he played tight end, linebacker, and defensive back. As a senior, Davis caught 857 yards and 15 touchdowns and was selected to play in the 2017 Kansas Shrine All-Star Bowl, where he was Ellsworth's first selection in 25 years. [1] Despite the performance, Kaden was a zero-star recruit who received not a single NCAA Division I scholarship, although Kansas State offered him a walk-on spot in track.

Davis first attended Butler Community College and primarily served as a returner. He was offered a walk-on spot at Kansas State, but chose a full-ride scholarship and an immediate starting position at Northwest Missouri State, a NCAA Division II school. As a senior, Davis led the team with 10 touchdowns on 703 yards receiving, helping the team to a semifinal playoff appearance and earning all-conference honors. [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 11+34 in
(1.82 m)
188 lb
(85 kg)
31+34 in
(0.81 m)
8+34 in
(0.22 m)
4.44 s1.52 s2.60 s4.15 s6.88 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)
10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)
10 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

Denver Broncos

Davis went undrafted and signed with the Denver Broncos May 13, 2022. [4] [5] He was cut on August 16, 2022. [6] Davis was resigned to the team's practice squad on November 10, 2022. [7] He was released on January 11, 2023. [8]

Michigan Panthers

On May 9, 2023, Davis was signed by the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League. He was an instant contributor for Michigan, contributing on special teams as well as having a major role in their offense. Davis totaled 83 receiving yards, 333 return yards, and two touchdowns, totaling 416 all-purpose yards in five games. [9]

Arizona Cardinals

On July 25, 2023, Davis was signed to the active roster for the Arizona Cardinals. [10] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad. [11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. [12] He was waived on April 30, 2024.

Detroit Lions

On May 13, 2024, Davis signed with the Detroit Lions. [13]

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