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American football wide receiver (born 2000) Not to be confused with Shaquan Davis (footballer).

American football player
Shaquan Davis
refer to captionDavis with South Carolina State in 2021
DC Defenders
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-08) February 8, 2000 (age 24)
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) 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.

Early years

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

College career

Davis committed to South Carolina State out of high school. 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.

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

Professional career

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+1⁄2 in
(1.94 m) 		216 lb
(98 kg) 		35 in
(0.89 m) 		9+3⁄8 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

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. He was waived on August 29, 2023, but was signed to their practice squad the next day. On October 9, 2023, Davis was placed on injured reserve after suffering through an undisclosed injury. On December, 7, he was reinstated from the practice squad injured reserve. He was not signed to a reserve/future contract and thus became a free agent at the end of the season.

Philadelphia Eagles

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

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

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

Pittsburgh Steelers

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

DC Defenders

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

References

  1. ^ "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. ^ 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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