Shaquan Davis (American football)

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Shaquan Davis
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Davis with South Carolina State in 2021
DC Defenders
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-08) February 8, 2000 (age 24) [1]
Summerville, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school: Summerville (Summerville, South Carolina)
College: South Carolina State (2019–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Shaquan "Shaq" Davis (born February 8, 2000) [1] is an American professional football wide receiver for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at South Carolina State.

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Early years

Davis was born in Summerville, South Carolina, and attended Summerville High School. [2] In high school, he played football as a wide receiver and basketball as a center. [3]

College career

Davis committed to South Carolina State out of high school. [4] Entering the 2023 NFL draft, he was considered one of the top receivers in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. In the 2021 Celebration Bowl, he recorded five catches for 95 yards and three touchdowns and was named the offensive MVP. [5]

In his final season with the Bulldogs, he recorded 45 receptions for 934 yards and 11 touchdowns. [5]

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
6 ft 4+1⁄2 in
(1.94 m)		216 lb
(98 kg)		35 in
(0.89 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.51 s1.60 s2.59 s4.50 s7.19 s34 in
(0.86 m)		10 ft 10 in
(3.30 m)
All values from Pro Day [6]

New Orleans Saints

On April 29, 2023, Davis was signed to the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft. [7] He was waived on August 29, 2023, but was signed to their practice squad the next day. [8] [9] On October 9, 2023, Davis was placed on injured reserve after suffering through an undisclosed injury. [10] On December, 7, he was reinstated from the practice squad injured reserve. [11] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent at the end of the season. [12]

Philadelphia Eagles

On January 18, 2024, Davis signed a reserve/future contract with the Philadelphia Eagles. [13] He was waived on August 7. [14]

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On August 11, 2024, Davis signed with the New Orleans Saints. [15] He was waived on August 27. [16]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On September 10, 2024, Davis signed was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad and was released a week later. [17] [18]

DC Defenders

On December 2, 2024, Davis signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). [19]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Shaquan Davis Biography". ESPN . Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  2. ↑ Hartsell, Jeff (December 5, 2022). "SC State's Shaq Davis, former Summerville HS standout, declares for NFL Draft". Post and Courier. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Summerville High School". Summerville Boys Varsity Basketball. Retrieved December 2, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Shaquan "Shaq" Davis - 2019 - Football". South Carolina State University Athletics. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Wiggins, Avery (December 9, 2022). "South Carolina State receiver Shaq Davis declared for the NFL Draft. What is his pro outlook?" . Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  6. ↑ "2023 Draft Scout Shaquan Davis, South Carolina State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  7. ↑ Whitehurst, Domonique (April 29, 2023). "New Orleans Saints sign WR Shaq Davis after NFL Draft". HBCU Gameday. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  8. ↑ Sanders, Dylan (August 29, 2023). "Saints waive undrafted rookie wide receiver Shaquan Davis". Saints Wire. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  9. ↑ Jackson, Ross (August 30, 2023). "Report: Saints Add Shaq Davis to Practice Squad". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  10. ↑ Sigler, John (October 9, 2023). "Saints add WR Shaquan Davis to injured reserve, open more practice squad spots". Saints Wire. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Shaquan Davis: Back from injured list". CBSSports.com. December 8, 2023. Retrieved December 22, 2023.
  12. ↑ "New Orleans Saints sign 11 to reserve/future contracts". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 8, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Eagles sign 20 players to Reserve/Futures deals". Eagles Wire. USA Today. January 18, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Roster Moves: Eagles claim TE Armani Rogers, waive WR Shaq Davis". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 7, 2024.
  15. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 11, 2024.
  16. ↑ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 27, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Steelers sign Davis to practice squad". Steelers.com. September 10, 2024.
  18. ↑ Varley, Teresa. "Steelers make multiple roster moves". steelers.com. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  19. ↑ "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
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