Mike Davis (wide receiver)

Mike Davis
Personal information
Born: (1992-05-11) May 11, 1992 (age 32)
Dallas, Texas
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Skyline (Dallas, Texas)
College:Texas
Position:Wide receiver
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
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Mike Davis (born May 11, 1992) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Texas.

High school

Davis attended Skyline High School in Dallas, Texas, where he was a prep All-American, two-time all-state, two-time first-team all-area and all-district performer at wide receiver. He recorded 129 catches for 2,764 yards and 39 TDs over his final three seasons, helping Skyline post a 37-4 record. He also played in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game, finishing as the game’s leading receiver with three catches for 53 yards and a TD.

Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 4th best wide receiver prospect in the nation.[1]

College career

Davis attended the University of Texas at Austin from 2010 to 2013, where he played for the Texas Longhorns football team. He originally was going to enter the 2013 NFL draft, but changed his mind and returned to Texas for his senior season.[2][3] He finished his career with 200 receptions for 2,753 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Mike Davis signed with the Oakland Raiders on May 10, 2014. The Raiders released Davis on August 24, 2014.[4]

Toronto Argonauts

On February 24, 2015, Davis signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released by the Argonauts on May 13, 2015.

Montreal Alouettes

In 2016, Davis was signed by the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League before camp and waived before the season started.[5][6]

The Spring League

In late 2017, it was announced that Davis would play in The Spring League, but he did not end up participating in the showcase.[7]

References

  1. ^ Mike Davis - Yahoo Sports
  2. ^ "Davis will return to Texas after change of heart". ESPN.com. January 10, 2013.
  3. ^ "Texas senior Mike Davis has no regrets about staying for senior season". Archived from the original on December 30, 2013. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
  4. ^ "Raiders Announce Transactions". Las Vegas Raiders.
  5. ^ "ALOUETTES ADD TWO RECEIVERS AND A LINEBACKER TO THE ROSTER". Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  6. ^ "Alouettes Transactions". Retrieved February 15, 2024.
  7. ^ "Davis, Haines among Texas products to play in The Spring League". Retrieved February 15, 2024.