Name Demario Davis Height 1.88 m | High school: Brandon (MS) Weight 107 kg | |
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Date of birth: (1989-01-11) January 11, 1989 (age 26) NFL draft: 2012 / Round: 3 / Pick: 77 Similar People Profiles | ||
Education Arkansas State University | ||
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Demario Davis (born January 11, 1989) is an American football linebacker for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL) . He was drafted by the Jets in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas State.
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- demario davis 2013 14 season highlights hd
- Early years
- New York Jets
- Cleveland Browns
- New York Jets second stint
- Personal life
- References
demario davis 2013 14 season highlights hd
Early years
Davis attended Brandon High School in Brandon, Mississippi, where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and track. In football, he played mostly wide receiver as sophomore and junior, helping lead the team to its 14th playoff appearance in the last 16 years with a 7-5 record. As a senior, he recorded 81 tackles, six interceptions and one sack, while also receiving over 30 passes for 386 receiving yards with four scores. He was also a starter on the Brandon basketball team and competed as a high jumper with the varsity track & field team. He was selected to the Sun Belt First Team All-State team and was named to the Clarion Ledger All-Metro team.
New York Jets
The New York Jets drafted Davis in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. Davis was praised by head coach Rex Ryan who likened some of Davis' leadership attributes to those of Ray Lewis. Davis signed a four-year contract on May 31, 2012 worth approximately $2.9 million.
Cleveland Browns
On March 16, 2016, Davis signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Cleveland Browns.
New York Jets (second stint)
On June 1, 2017, Davis was traded to the Jets in exchange for Calvin Pryor.
Personal life
Davis is a Christian. His cousin is the late former NFL quarterback Steve McNair.