Ryan Davis (wide receiver)

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Ryan Davis
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Davis with the Redblacks in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1997-04-12) April 12, 1997 (age 26)
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: Lakewood
(St. Petersburg, Florida)
College: Auburn
Position: Wide receiver
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career CFL statistics
Receptions:119
Receiving yards:895
Touchdowns:2
Player stats at CFL.ca

Ryan Davis (born April 12, 1997) is a Canadian football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Auburn. He has also been a member of the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL), Tampa Bay Vipers of the XFL, and Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL)

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College career

Davis played at Auburn University from 2015 to 2018. While there he set the school record for career receptions with 178. [1] [2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10 in
(1.78 m)		189 lb
(86 kg)		30+7⁄8 in
(0.78 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		4.23 s7.09 s35 in
(0.89 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		12 reps
All values from NFL Combine [3]

New England Patriots

Davis signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2019. [4] [5] He was released by the Patriots that year before the season.

Tampa Bay Vipers

In 2020, Davis played for the Tampa Bay Vipers of the XFL. [6] He played in three games for the Vipers, catching two passes for six yards.

Ottawa Redblacks

Davis signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL in 2021. Davis led the team with 55 receptions for 589 yards and also scored two touchdowns. He also contributed 9 carries for 43 yards. Davis was a nominee for CFL 'Most Outstanding Rookie' of the 2021 season. [7] On February 14, 2023, Davis became a free agent. [8]

Vegas Vipers

After participating in the XFL Combine, Davis's league playing rights were acquired by the Vegas Vipers on August 9, 2023. [9] He signed with the Vipers on October 18, 2023. [10] The Vipers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL). [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Ryan Davis breaks Auburn's all-time career receptions record".
  2. ↑ "Ryan Davis breaks 2 Auburn career receiving records". November 11, 2018.
  3. ↑ "NFL Draft Prospect Profile – Ryan Davis". nfl.com. May 16, 2019. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  4. ↑ "Auburn's Ryan Davis signs with Patriots as free agent".
  5. ↑ "Ryan Davis reportedly signs with Patriots". April 27, 2019.
  6. ↑ "Former Lakewood standout Ryan Davis embracing the Vipers' XFL opportunity".
  7. ↑ "Ottawa REDBLACKS announce team award winners". Ottawa REDBLACKS. November 17, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  9. ↑ "XFL Teams Claim Rights to 28 Players Following Combine". www.xfl.com. Retrieved August 10, 2023.
  10. ↑ "22 Players Sign Letters of Intent With XFL". www.xfl.com. Retrieved October 20, 2023.
  11. ↑ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
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