A. J. Davis (cornerback, born 1989) facts for kids
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| Position: | Cornerback |
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| Born: | July 6, 1989 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 183 lb (83 kg) |
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| High school: | Clay-Chalkville (AL) |
| College: | Jacksonville State |
| Undrafted: | 2012 |
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Adrian Jarrell Davis, known as A. J. Davis, is a former American football player. He was a cornerback for the New Orleans Saints. The Saints are a team in the National Football League (NFL). A. J. Davis was born on July 6, 1989. He played college football at Jacksonville State University. Before that, he went to Clay-Chalkville High School in Clay, Alabama.
A. J. Davis: His Football Journey
A. J. Davis played football as a professional. He was a cornerback, which is a defensive player. Cornerbacks try to stop the other team's passes. They also tackle players who catch the ball.
College Football Career
A. J. Davis played for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. He was part of their football team from 2008 to 2011. In 2007, he was what is called "redshirted." This means he was on the team but did not play in any games that year. This allowed him to practice and train with the team. It also gave him an extra year of eligibility to play later.
Playing in the NFL
After college, A. J. Davis hoped to join an NFL team. He was not chosen in the 2012 NFL draft. The draft is where NFL teams pick new players from college. Players who are not picked are called "undrafted." Even though he was undrafted, the New Orleans Saints signed him on May 1, 2012. This gave him a chance to play professional football.
Davis made his first NFL appearance on December 30, 2012. This game was against the Carolina Panthers. He played for the Saints until March 10, 2015. At that time, he became a "free agent." A free agent is a player who is not signed to any team. They are free to sign with any team that wants them.
