Ja'Gared Davis facts for kids
Davis with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2023
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||
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| Born: | September 11, 1990 Crockett, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 238 lb (108 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Crockett (TX) | ||||||
| College: | SMU | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||
| CFL status: | American | ||||||
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Ja'Gared Davis, born on September 11, 1990, is an American professional football player. He plays as a defensive end, which is a position on the defense. He has won the Grey Cup, a major championship in Canadian football, two times. He won in 2018 with the Calgary Stampeders and again in 2022 with the Toronto Argonauts. Before playing professionally, he played college football at Southern Methodist University. He started his pro career in 2013 with the Houston Texans.
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Early Life and High School Football
Ja'Gared grew up in Crockett, Texas, and went to Crockett High School. In high school, he was a star player. He was even named the best defensive player in his district.
College Football Career
Ja'Gared Davis played college football for the SMU Mustangs. He was a very successful player during his time there.
Sophomore and Junior Seasons
In his second year, he was named to the First-team Conference USA. This means he was one of the best players in his college league. During his third year, he was chosen for the second-team All-C-USA. He had an amazing game against UTEP, where he made eight tackles and helped his team a lot. He even scored a touchdown by picking up a fumbled ball!
Senior Season and College Stats
In his final college year, he was again named to the First-team All-C-USA. He finished his college career with impressive numbers. He had a total of 301 tackles, which means he stopped the opposing team's players many times. He also had 20.5 sacks, which is when a defensive player tackles the quarterback. He also caught 4 interceptions and forced 6 fumbles.
Professional Football Journey
Ja'Gared Davis has played for several teams in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Starting in the NFL
After college, Ja'Gared signed with the Houston Texans in 2013. Later that year, he joined the New England Patriots. He played for the Patriots for a while before moving to the Kansas City Chiefs and then the Washington Redskins. He had a second time with the Chiefs in 2015.
Success in the CFL
In 2016, Ja'Gared moved to Canada and signed with the Calgary Stampeders. He quickly became a key player for them. In 2018, he helped the Stampeders win the 106th Grey Cup, which is the championship game of the CFL.
After his time with the Stampeders, Ja'Gared joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 2019. He played for them for several seasons.
In 2022, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts. That year, he won his second championship, helping the Argonauts win the 109th Grey Cup. This was a big achievement for him!
Returning to Hamilton
In 2023, Ja'Gared returned to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was briefly traded to the Stampeders, but the trade did not go through. He became a free agent after the 2023 season.
Personal Life
Ja'Gared Davis is a respected person in his hometown. The city of Crockett, Texas, honored him by declaring January 21, 2023, as "Ja’Gared Davis Day." This shows how much his community looks up to him.
