Drew Davis facts for kids
Davis with the Atlanta Falcons
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| Position: | Director of player development | ||||||
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| Born: | January 4, 1989 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Montbello (Denver, Colorado) |
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| College: | Oregon | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||||
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Drew "D.J." Davis (born January 4, 1989) is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver. A wide receiver is a player who catches passes from the quarterback. Drew played college football for the University of Oregon. After college, the Atlanta Falcons team signed him in 2011.
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Drew Davis's Football Journey
Drew Davis started his professional football career in 2011. He joined the Atlanta Falcons team. He was signed as an undrafted free agent. This means no team picked him during the main player draft. But the Falcons still wanted him on their team.
Starting with the Falcons
When Drew first joined the Falcons, he was released from the main team roster. This happens when teams decide which players will be on their final list. But the very next day, he was added to the team's practice squad. The practice squad is a group of players who train with the team. They help the main players get ready for games. They can also be called up to play if needed.
Making His NFL Debut
In 2012, Drew was again released from the main roster. But he quickly rejoined the practice squad. Soon after, he was moved to the active 53-man roster. This meant he was officially part of the main team. He played his first NFL game in Week 1. This was a win against the Kansas City Chiefs.
First Touchdown Score
A big moment for Drew came in Week 8 of the 2012 season. He scored his very first touchdown! This happened during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. He caught a 15-yard pass from the Falcons' quarterback, Matt Ryan. A touchdown is worth six points in football. It is a very exciting play.
Life After Playing Football
After his time as a player, Drew Davis moved into coaching. He worked with college football teams. From 2016 to 2017, he was a graduate assistant at UCF. Later, from 2018 to 2022, he worked for the UCLA team. At UCLA, he was the Director of Player Development. This role helps players grow and improve their skills.
