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Jason Davis (American football)
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Jason Sidney Arthur Davis (born November 2, 1983) is an American football
fullback
for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles
as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football
at Illinois
.
Davis has also been a member of the Chicago Bears
, Oakland Raiders
, New York Jets
and Hartford Colonials.
in St. Louis, Missouri where he was a four-year starter. Davis played offense and defense in high school. He led Lingbergh to its first-ever district title and a berth in the state playoffs and tallied 54 tackles and three interceptions as a senior He was named second team All-South by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
as both a defensive back and wide receiver. He also played on the basketball team and was a member of the state champion 4x100m relay team in 2000.
but signed with the Philadelphia Eagles
as an undrafted free agent. He played in his first NFL game in 2008 with the Oakland Raiders
. He also started in three games for the Chicago Bears
in 2008.
The New York Jets claimed Davis off waivers on September 6, 2009. On September 3, 2010, the Jets waived Davis as the team began to make roster cutdowns.
On October 18, 2010 Jason Davis joined the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League (UFL). The Hartford Colonials announced on August 10, 2011 that they would not participate in the league's 2011 season as the team suspended their operations and folded.
The battle for the starting fullback position between Jason, veteran Tony Richardson, and rookie John Conner was heavily featured.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
fullback
Fullback (American football)
A fullback is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback...
for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Illinois
Illinois Fighting Illini football
The Illinois Fighting Illini are a major college football program, representing the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. They compete in NCAA Division I-A and the Big Ten Conference.-Current staff:-All-time win/loss/tie record:*563-513-51...
.
Davis has also been a member of the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, New York Jets
New York Jets
The New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and Hartford Colonials.
Early years
Davis attended Lindbergh High SchoolLindbergh High School (St. Louis, Missouri)
Lindbergh High School is the high school of the Lindbergh School District and is located at 4900 South Lindbergh Boulevard in St. Louis County, Missouri. Each year the high school graduates over 420 students. The school district encompasses Crestwood, Sunset Hills, Concord, and parts of Fenton,...
in St. Louis, Missouri where he was a four-year starter. Davis played offense and defense in high school. He led Lingbergh to its first-ever district title and a berth in the state playoffs and tallied 54 tackles and three interceptions as a senior He was named second team All-South by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch is the major city-wide newspaper in St. Louis, Missouri. Although written to serve Greater St. Louis, the Post-Dispatch is one of the largest newspapers in the Midwestern United States, and is available and read as far west as Kansas City, Missouri, as far south as...
as both a defensive back and wide receiver. He also played on the basketball team and was a member of the state champion 4x100m relay team in 2000.
College career
Davis attended the University of Illinois and played fullback for the Illini. He became a starter as a junior in 2004 and caught 41 passes for 340 yards and two touchdowns while running for 230 yards and a touchdown.Professional career
Davis was not selected in the 2006 NFL Draft2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
but signed with the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
as an undrafted free agent. He played in his first NFL game in 2008 with the Oakland Raiders
Oakland Raiders
The Oakland Raiders are a professional American football team based in Oakland, California. They currently play in the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
. He also started in three games for the Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
in 2008.
The New York Jets claimed Davis off waivers on September 6, 2009. On September 3, 2010, the Jets waived Davis as the team began to make roster cutdowns.
On October 18, 2010 Jason Davis joined the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League (UFL). The Hartford Colonials announced on August 10, 2011 that they would not participate in the league's 2011 season as the team suspended their operations and folded.
Personal
Davis married his college sweetheart, Jessica Ashley Davis and she is currently pursuing her law degree. The couple was featured in the January 5, 2009 issue of JET Magazine.HBO Hard Knocks
Jason was featured on the reality sports documentary television series produced by NFL Films and HBO. The series followed the New York Jets through its training camp and the team's preparation for the upcoming season.The battle for the starting fullback position between Jason, veteran Tony Richardson, and rookie John Conner was heavily featured.