Mike Davis (running back) facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | February 19, 1993 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 223 lb (101 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Stephenson (Stone Mountain, Georgia) | ||||||||||||
| College: | South Carolina (2012–2014) | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2015 / Round: 4 / Pick: 126 | ||||||||||||
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Mike Davis (born February 19, 1993) is a former professional American football player. He was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. Mike played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks. The San Francisco 49ers picked him in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He also played for the Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, and Baltimore Ravens.
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Early Life and High School Football
Mike Davis grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia. He went to Stephenson High School. There, he played football and ran track. As a senior, he ran for 1,923 yards. He also scored 21 touchdowns. Experts at Rivals.com ranked him as the seventh best running back recruit. In track, he ran the 100-meter dash in 11.84 seconds. Mike first planned to go to the University of Florida. But he later decided to attend the University of South Carolina.
College Football Career
Mike Davis played college football at the University of South Carolina. He played for coach Steve Spurrier from 2012 to 2014.
Freshman and Sophomore Seasons
In 2012, as a first-year player, Mike rushed for 275 yards. He also scored two touchdowns. In 2013, he became the main running back. He ran for 1,183 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. He was named a second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) player.
Junior Season and NFL Draft Decision
As a junior in 2014, Mike rushed for 982 yards. He scored nine touchdowns that season. On December 25, 2014, Mike announced he would leave college early. He decided to enter the 2015 NFL draft.
College Statistics Overview
Here are Mike Davis's college football statistics:
| Season | Team | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||
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| Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | ||
| 2012 | South Carolina | 52 | 275 | 5.3 | 50 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 |
| 2013 | South Carolina | 203 | 1,183 | 5.8 | 75 | 11 | 34 | 352 | 10.4 | 0 |
| 2014 | South Carolina | 199 | 982 | 4.9 | 40 | 9 | 32 | 368 | 11.5 | 2 |
| Career | 454 | 2,440 | 5.4 | 75 | 22 | 70 | 755 | 10.8 | 2 | |
Professional NFL Career
Mike Davis was drafted into the NFL in 2015. He played for several teams during his career.
San Francisco 49ers (2015–2017)
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The San Francisco 49ers picked Mike Davis in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft. He was the 126th player chosen overall. Mike played his first NFL game on September 20, 2015. He finished his first year with 58 rushing yards. He also had 38 receiving yards.
On October 23, 2016, Mike scored his first NFL touchdown. It was against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He ended the 2016 season with 50 rushing yards and one touchdown. The 49ers released him on May 5, 2017.
Seattle Seahawks (2017–2018)
The Seattle Seahawks picked up Mike Davis on May 8, 2017. He was later moved to their practice squad. On November 14, he joined the main team. He finished the 2017 season with 240 rushing yards. He also caught 15 passes for 131 yards.
Mike re-signed with the Seahawks in 2018. In Week 4, he had a great game against the Arizona Cardinals. He ran for 101 yards and scored two touchdowns. For the 2018 season, he had 514 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. He also caught 34 passes for 214 yards and one receiving touchdown. The Seahawks made the playoffs that year.
Chicago Bears (2019)
On March 13, 2019, Mike Davis signed a two-year contract with the Chicago Bears. In his first game as a Bear, he ran for 19 yards. He also caught six passes for 17 yards. The Bears released him on November 9, 2019. He played in 12 games for them that season.
Carolina Panthers (2019–2020)
The Carolina Panthers picked up Mike Davis on November 11, 2019. In 2020, he became the starting running back for a while. This happened after Christian McCaffrey got injured. In Week 4, Mike had 111 total yards and a rushing touchdown. This helped the Panthers win 31–21.
In Week 5, he had 149 total yards and a receiving touchdown. In Week 14, he scored two rushing touchdowns. For the 2020 season, Mike had 642 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns. He also caught 59 passes for 373 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns.
Atlanta Falcons (2021)
On March 25, 2021, Mike Davis signed a two-year deal with his hometown team, the Atlanta Falcons. He started the season as the main running back. But as the season went on, he shared playing time with Cordarrelle Patterson. Mike finished the 2021 season with 503 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He also had 259 receiving yards and one touchdown. The Falcons released him on May 2, 2022.
Baltimore Ravens (2022)
On May 10, 2022, Mike Davis signed with the Baltimore Ravens. He was released by the Ravens on December 10, 2022. Mike Davis announced his retirement from football on February 19, 2024.
NFL Career Statistics
Here is a summary of Mike Davis's NFL career statistics:
| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | |||||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 2015 | SF | 6 | 0 | 35 | 58 | 1.7 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 11 | 0 |
| 2016 | SF | 8 | 1 | 19 | 50 | 2.6 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 10 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | 6 | 6 | 68 | 240 | 3.5 | 33 | 0 | 15 | 131 | 8.7 | 23 | 0 |
| 2018 | SEA | 15 | 2 | 112 | 514 | 4.6 | 37 | 4 | 34 | 214 | 6.3 | 18 | 1 |
| 2019 | CHI | 7 | 1 | 11 | 25 | 2.3 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 3.1 | 7 | 0 |
| CAR | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | CAR | 15 | 12 | 165 | 642 | 3.9 | 25 | 6 | 59 | 373 | 6.3 | 23 | 2 |
| 2021 | ATL | 16 | 8 | 132 | 473 | 3.6 | 18 | 3 | 41 | 261 | 6.4 | 20 | 1 |
| 2022 | BAL | 8 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| Career | 78 | 30 | 544 | 2,004 | 3.7 | 37 | 14 | 166 | 1,064 | 6.4 | 23 | 4 | |
Personal Life
Mike Davis has a brother named James Davis. James was also a running back. He played college football at Clemson University. He also played in the NFL from 2009 to 2011.
