Kaden Davis
No. 88 – Detroit Lions | |
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Position: | Wide receiver |
Personal information | |
Born: | (1998-09-25) September 25, 1998 (age 25) Ellsworth, Kansas, U.S. |
Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Ellsworth (KS) |
College: | Northwest Missouri State |
Undrafted: | 2022 |
Career history | |
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Roster status: | Active |
Player stats at PFR | |
Kaden Davis (born September 25, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Northwest Missouri State.
Early years
Davis lettered at Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Kansas, where he played tight end, linebacker, and defensive back. As a senior, Davis caught 857 yards and 15 touchdowns and was selected to play in the 2017 Kansas Shrine All-Star Bowl, where he was Ellsworth's first selection in 25 years.[1] Despite the performance, Kaden was a zero-star recruit who received not a single NCAA Division I scholarship, although Kansas State offered him a walk-on spot in track.
Davis first attended Butler Community College and primarily served as a returner. He was offered a walk-on spot at Kansas State, but chose a full-ride scholarship and an immediate starting position at Northwest Missouri State, a NCAA Division II school. As a senior, Davis led the team with 10 touchdowns on 703 yards receiving, helping the team to a semifinal playoff appearance and earning all-conference honors.[2]
Davis earned an invitation to the Shrine Bowl, where he received publicity for playing while dressed up as Joker from The Dark Knight.[3]
Professional career
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 | Bench press | |
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5 ft 11+3⁄4 in (1.82 m) | 188 lb (85 kg) | 31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m) | 8+3⁄4 in (0.22 m) | 4.44 s | 1.52 s | 2.60 s | 4.15 s | 6.88 s | 36.5 in (0.93 m) | 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) | 10 reps | |
All values from Pro Day[4] |
Denver Broncos
Davis went undrafted and signed with the Denver Broncos May 13, 2022.[5][6] He was cut on August 16, 2022.[7] Davis was resigned to the team's practice squad on November 10, 2022.[8] He was released on January 11, 2023.[9]
Michigan Panthers
On May 9, 2023, Davis was signed by the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League. He was an instant contributor for Michigan, contributing on special teams as well as having a major role in their offense. Davis totaled 83 receiving yards, 333 return yards, and two touchdowns, totaling 416 all-purpose yards in five games.[10]
Arizona Cardinals
On July 25, 2023, Davis was signed to the active roster for the Arizona Cardinals.[11] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[12] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[13] He was waived on April 30, 2024.
Detroit Lions
On May 13, 2024, Davis signed with the Detroit Lions.[14]
References
- ^ Reif, Cole (July 24, 2022). "🎧From Ellsworth to the NFL: Davis 'betting on himself'". Kansas Great Bend Post. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "Kaden Davis". Northwest Missouri State Bearcats Athletics.
- ^ Green, Arne (July 29, 2017). "Ellsworth's Davis breaks 25-year drought". Salina Journal. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Kaden Davis College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
- ^ "Kaden Davis". footballdb.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Sherwood, Dylan (May 1, 2022). "An Ellsworth graduate is getting his NFL chance". Salina Post. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Payne, Scotty (August 16, 2022). "Broncos have waived rookie wide receiver Kaden Davis". Mile High Report. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Heath, Jon (November 10, 2022). "Broncos bring back WR to fill open spot on practice squad". Broncos Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "Broncos Make Four Roster Moves". yardbarker.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
- ^ Rifino, Patrick (July 26, 2023). "Cardinals Make It Official Add Panthers WR/KR Kaden Davis". USFL News Hub. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "Kaden Davis, NFL Profile". Arizona Cardinals.
- ^ Urban, Darren (August 29, 2023). "Cardinals Make Moves To Get To 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Urban, Darren (January 8, 2024). "Cardinals Sign Eight Players To 'Futures' Deals". AZCardinals.com.
- ^ @Lions (May 13, 2024). "#Lions have signed WR Kaden Davis and TE Parker Hesse" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
External links
- Arizona Cardinals bio
- Northwest Missouri State Bearcats bio
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