Jesse Davis (American football)

Jesse Davis

Personal information
Born:	(1991-09-15) September 15, 1991 (age 33) Asotin, Washington, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:	309 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:	Asotin (WA)
College:	Idaho
Position:	Offensive tackle
Undrafted:	2015
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (2015)* New York Jets (2016)* Miami Dolphins (2016–2021) Minnesota Vikings (2022)* Pittsburgh Steelers (2022) San Francisco 49ers (2023) New Orleans Saints (2024)*
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played: 95 Games started: 72 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jesse Davis (born September 15, 1991) is an American professional football offensive tackle. He played college football at Idaho and has previously played in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Francisco 49ers.

College career

Born and raised in Asotin in the southeast corner of Washington state, Davis was recruited as a defensive tackle by Idaho in nearby Moscow. He started twelve games for the Vandals at defensive tackle in 2012, then was moved to offensive tackle in spring camp in 2013.

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	Bench press
6 ft 5+7⁄8 in (1.98 m)	309 lb (140 kg)	33+3⁄4 in (0.86 m)	9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m)	5.28 s	1.70 s	3.02 s	4.85 s	7.41 s	30.5 in (0.77 m)	9 ft 0 in (2.74 m)	26 reps
All values from Pro Day[1]

Seattle Seahawks

Davis signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2015,[2] but was waived on August 31.[3]

New York Jets

On January 11, 2016, Davis signed with the New York Jets,[4] but was waived on August 28. He was signed to the Jets' practice squad on November 1, but was released two weeks later.[4]

Miami Dolphins

On November 22, 2016, Davis was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.[4] then signed a reserve/future contract with the team on January 10, 2017.[5]

Davis made the Dolphins 53-man roster in 2017, and made his NFL debut at left guard in the team's season opener against the Los Angeles Chargers. He started Week 8 and 9 at left guard, then finished the season as the starting right tackle in place of the injured Ja'Wuan James.

Davis was named the starting right guard to begin the 2018 season.

On September 7, 2019, Davis signed a three-year, $15 million contract extension with the Dolphins.[6]

Davis was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 23, 2020,[7] and activated on November 26.[8]

Davis was released after five seasons with the Miami Dolphins on March 24, 2022.[9]

Minnesota Vikings

On March 28, 2022, Davis signed with the Minnesota Vikings.[10]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On August 30, 2022, Davis was traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a 2025 conditional seventh-round pick.[11]

San Francisco 49ers

On October 31, 2023, Davis signed with the San Francisco 49ers's practice squad.[12]

New Orleans Saints

On July 28, 2024, Davis signed with the New Orleans Saints.[13] He was released on August 27.[14]

References

1. "Jesse Davis, Idaho, OT, 2015 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
2. "Seahawks Agree to Terms with 12 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". Seahawks.com. May 2, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
3. "Seahawks reduce roster to 76". Seahawks.com. August 31, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
4. "Jesse Davis Transactions". FoxSports.com.
5. "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 12 To Reserve/Futures Contracts". MiamiDolphins.com. January 10, 2017. Archived from the original on December 17, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
6. Crabbs, Kyle (September 8, 2019). "Miami Dolphins extend OL Jesse Davis". Dolphins Wire. USA Today. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
7. "Jesse Davis Placed on Reserve/COVID-19 List". MiamiDolphins.com. November 23, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
8. "Activated Jesse Davis Off Reserve/COVID-19 List". MiamiDolphins.com. November 26, 2020. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
9. "Roster Moves We have released guard/tackle Jesse Davis and wide receiver Allen Hurns (failed physical)". Date : March 24, 2022.
10. Young, Lindsey; Smith, Eric (March 28, 2022). "Vikings Add 3 More, Including Pair of Corners, in Free Agency". Vikings.com.
11. Simmons, Myles (August 30, 2022). "Steelers to acquire Jesse Davis from Vikings". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
12. "49ers Release a Cornerback and Announce Other Roster Moves". 49ers.com. October 31, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
13. "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. Retrieved July 29, 2024.
14. "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 27, 2024.

External links

• Idaho Vandals bio