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Davis with East Carolina in 2010
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| Born: | August 9, 1989 Manteo, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 182 lb (83 kg) |
| College | East Carolina |
| Career history | |
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| 2012 | Cleveland Browns* |
| 2012 | Sacramento Mountain Lions |
| 2013–2017 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 2018 | Calgary Stampeders |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| CFL All-Star | 2015 |
| CFL East All-Star | 2015, 2016 |
| Career stats | |
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Emanuel Edward Davis (born August 9, 1989) is an American former professional Canadian football player. He played as a defensive back, which is a player who helps stop the other team from scoring points. Davis spent most of his career in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He also played for the Cleveland Browns in the NFL, the Sacramento Mountain Lions in the UFL, and the Calgary Stampeders in the CFL. Before turning professional, he played college football at East Carolina.
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Emanuel Davis's Football Journey
Starting His Pro Career
Emanuel Davis joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2013. This was the start of his exciting journey in the Canadian Football League. He quickly became an important player for the team.
Key Moments and Achievements
Davis played in 79 CFL games during his career. He made 246 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing players with the ball many times. He also had 14 interceptions, where he caught the ball thrown by the other team's quarterback. He even had one quarterback sack, tackling the quarterback before they could throw the ball.
In 2015, Davis was recognized as a CFL All-Star. This means he was one of the best players in the entire league that year. The next year, in 2016, he was named a CFL East All-Star. This showed he was one of the top players in the Eastern division of the CFL.
Winning the Grey Cup
In his final season of professional football, Davis played for the Calgary Stampeders. He helped his team win the 106th Grey Cup in 2018. The Grey Cup is the championship game of the Canadian Football League, similar to the Super Bowl in the NFL. Winning this championship was a great way to end his career.
External Links
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats bio
