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Dominique Davis

Davis with the Montreal Alouettes in 2022
Position:	Quarterback
Personal information
Born:	(1989-07-17) July 17, 1989 (age 36) Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:	Kathleen (Lakeland)
College:	Boston College (2007–2008) Fort Scott (2009) East Carolina (2010–2011)
Undrafted:	2012
Career history
Atlanta Falcons (2012–2013) Tennessee Titans (2014)* Indianapolis Colts (2014)* Calgary Stampeders (2015)* Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2015–2017) Ottawa Redblacks (2018–2021) Montreal Alouettes (2022) BC Lions (2023) Montreal Alouettes (2024)
CFL status:	American
Career highlights and awards
C–USA Newcomer of the Year (2010)
Career NFL statistics
Passing completions: 5 Passing attempts: 7 Passing yards: 34 TD–INT: 0–0 Passer rating: 81.8
Career CFL statistics
Passing completions: 344 Passing attempts: 549 Passing yards: 3,967 TD–INT: 14–21 Rushing touchdowns: 33
Player stats at PFR
Player stats at CFL.ca

Dominique Dion Davis (born July 17, 1989) is an American professional football quarterback. He played for several teams in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). Davis played college football at Boston College, Fort Scott Community College, and East Carolina University.

Early Life and High School Football

Dominique Davis grew up in Lakeland, Florida. He was a talented athlete from a young age. In high school, he played quarterback for Kathleen High School.

High School Achievements

As a senior, Davis was recognized as a top player. He threw for 2,758 yards and 28 touchdowns in 2006. He also played basketball and ran track. His skills helped his team achieve a 10–3 record as a junior.

College Football Journey

Dominique Davis played college football at three different schools. He started at Boston College, then transferred to Fort Scott Community College, and finished at East Carolina University.

Playing for Boston College

Davis joined Boston College in 2007. He was a backup quarterback in his first year. In 2008, he competed for the starting spot. He got his first chance to play against the University of Central Florida.

Later in the 2008 season, Davis stepped in during a game against Wake Forest. He helped his team win a close game. His first win as a starter came on November 28, 2008. This victory helped Boston College reach the 2008 ACC Championship Game.

Time at Fort Scott Community College

In 2009, Davis transferred to Fort Scott Community College. He planned to play there for one season. He then wanted to return to a larger university.

Davis led Fort Scott to a big achievement. They won their first Jayhawk Conference championship since 1974. His team also won their first-ever Region VI Playoff championship. They even played for the national championship, finishing with an impressive 11–1 record.

Success at East Carolina University

Davis moved to East Carolina University for the 2010 season. He quickly became a key player for the Pirates. In his first game, he threw for 383 yards and 5 touchdowns. He even threw a "Hail Mary" pass to win a game against Tulsa.

Davis (far left) at the 2010 Military Bowl

In 2010, Davis passed for 3,967 yards. He threw 37 touchdown passes, which was one of the most in college football that year. He led the Pirates to a 6–7 record and a spot in the 2010 Military Bowl.

In 2011, Davis continued to impress. He set an NCAA record for most consecutive completions in one game. He completed 26 passes in a row over two games. This broke the previous record held by Aaron Rodgers. Davis holds East Carolina's record for most passing touchdowns in a single season with 37.

College Statistics Overview

Here's a look at Dominique Davis's college football stats:

Season	Games			Passing								Rushing
	GP	GS	Record	Cmp	Att	Pct	Yds	Avg	TD	Int	Rtg	Att	Yds	Avg	TD
Boston College Eagles
2007	0	0	—	Redshirted
2008	6	3	1–2	63	138	45.7	741	5.4	6	4	99.3	43	48	1.1	2
Fort Scott Greyhounds (JuCo)
2009	12	12	11–1	113	215	52.5	1,467	6.8	6	8	111.6	62	31	0.5	12
East Carolina Pirates
2010	13	13	6–7	393	609	64.5	3,967	6.5	37	16	134.0	79	141	1.8	9
2011	12	12	5–7	334	494	67.6	3,225	6.5	25	19	131.5	93	172	1.8	5
Career	43	40	23–17	903	1,456	62.0	9,400	6.4	74	47	126.6	277	392	1.4	28

Professional Football Career

After college, Dominique Davis began his professional football career. He played for teams in both the NFL and the CFL.

Time in the NFL

Davis in 2013 with the Atlanta Falcons

Davis signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 2012. He was the third-string quarterback. He played in one game, completing 5 of 7 passes for 34 yards. He left the Falcons in 2014.

He then had short stints with the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts in 2014. He played in one preseason game for the Titans.

Playing in the CFL

Davis moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 2015. He first signed with the Calgary Stampeders but was released before the season.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Davis with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2016

In June 2015, Davis joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played in a few games over three seasons. He completed 33 of 54 pass attempts for 377 yards. He left the Bombers in 2018.

Ottawa Redblacks

Davis with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2019

Davis signed with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2018. He was a backup quarterback and often ran the ball in short-yardage situations. He scored 6 rushing touchdowns that year. He also started one game.

In 2019, Davis became the starting quarterback for the Redblacks. He helped the team win their first two games. However, he later faced injuries and was benched. The team struggled that season, finishing with 3 wins.

Davis signed another contract with the Redblacks for the 2021 season. He started a few games but was mostly a backup. He was released by the team in January 2022.

Montreal Alouettes (First Time)

In February 2022, Davis signed with the Montreal Alouettes. He was mainly used as a short-yardage specialist. He was very good at this role, scoring 13 rushing touchdowns. He started one game at quarterback.

BC Lions

Davis with the BC Lions in 2023

Davis joined the BC Lions in February 2023. He was the third-string quarterback. He continued his role as a short-yardage player. He scored his first touchdown with the Lions against Winnipeg. He became a free agent in February 2024.

Montreal Alouettes (Second Time)

Davis returned to the Montreal Alouettes in August 2024. He played in ten regular season games. He was used as a short-yardage quarterback, scoring three rushing touchdowns. His contract ended in February 2025.

Personal Life

Dominique Davis has a brother named Desmond Clark. Desmond also played professional football. He was a tight end in the NFL from 1999 to 2010. He played for the Denver Broncos, Miami Dolphins, and Chicago Bears.