Shaquan Davis

Shaquan "Shaq" Davis (born February 8, 2000)[1] is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina State.

Not to be confused with Shaquan Davis (footballer).
Shaquan Davis
No. 47 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2000-02-08) February 8, 2000[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
Player stats at PFR

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 span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad 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]

References
  1. "Shaquan Davis Biography". ESPN. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
  2. Hartsell, Jeff (2022-12-05). "SC State's Shaq Davis, former Summerville HS standout, declares for NFL Draft". Post and Courier. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  3. "Summerville High School". Summerville Boys Varsity Basketball. Retrieved 2023-12-02.
  4. "Shaquan "Shaq" Davis - 2019 - Football". South Carolina State University Athletics. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
  5. Wiggins, Avery (2022-12-09). "South Carolina State receiver Shaq Davis declared for the NFL Draft. What is his pro outlook?". Retrieved 2023-12-22.
  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. 2023-12-08. Retrieved 2023-12-22.
  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.
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