Justin Davis (gridiron football) facts for kids
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Davis with the Los Angeles Rams in 2018
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| Position: | Running back | ||||
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| Born: | November 11, 1995 Stockton, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 199 lb (90 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Lincoln (Stockton, California) | ||||
| College: | USC | ||||
| Undrafted: | 2017 | ||||
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Justin Davis (born November 11, 1995) is an American former professional football player. He played as a running back, which is a player who carries the ball. He played college football for the USC Trojans. After college, he joined the Los Angeles Rams in 2017.
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Early Life and High School Football
Justin Davis grew up in Stockton, California. He went to Lincoln High School there. During his time in high school, he was a talented player on the school's football team.
College Football Career
After high school, Justin Davis went on to play college football. He joined the USC Trojans team. He was a very good player during his college years. In 2015, a sports analyst named Phil Steele recognized him. He named Justin as one of the best players in the Pac-12 Conference.
Professional Football Journey
Justin Davis started his professional football career in 2017. He was not chosen in the NFL draft, but he still got a chance to play.
Playing for the Los Angeles Rams
On April 29, 2017, Justin signed with the Los Angeles Rams. He joined the team as an undrafted free agent. This means a team signs a player who wasn't picked in the main draft.
He made his first appearance in an NFL game in Week 1 of the 2017 season. This was against the Indianapolis Colts. He carried the ball for one yard in that game. As a new player, he played in four games during his first year. In the 2018 season, he carried the ball two times and gained 19 yards.
The Rams decided to release him from the team on August 31, 2019.
Time with the Arizona Cardinals
After leaving the Rams, Justin Davis joined the Arizona Cardinals. On September 3, 2019, he was signed to their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but don't usually play in games. Their contract with the Cardinals ended on January 6, 2020.
Playing in Canada with the Redblacks
Later, Justin Davis moved to play in the Canadian Football League (CFL). On July 16, 2021, he signed with the Ottawa Redblacks. He was first placed on a special list, then moved to their practice roster. On August 27, he was added to the main team roster. Justin was released by the Redblacks on November 17, 2021.
