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Shaquan Davis (American football)

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Shaquan Davis
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)
Position:Wide receiver
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Shaquan "Shaq" Davis (born February 8, 2000)[1] is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at South Carolina State.

Early years

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 4+12 in
(1.94 m)
216 lb
(98 kg)
35 in
(0.89 m)
9+38 in
(0.24 m)
4.51 s 1.60 s 2.59 s 4.50 s 7.19 s 34 in
(0.86 m)
10 ft 10 in
(3.30 m)
All values from Pro Day[6]

New Orleans Saints

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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

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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)

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

Pittsburgh Steelers

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

References

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  1. ^ a b "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. ^ a b 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.
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