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: | 220 lb (100 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 on February 19, 1993, is a former American professional 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 2015 NFL draft. He also played for several other teams. These teams include the Seattle Seahawks, Chicago Bears, Carolina Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, and Baltimore Ravens.
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Mike Davis's Early Life
Mike Davis grew up in Stone Mountain, Georgia. He went to Stephenson High School. There, he played football and ran track. In his last year of high school, he ran for 1,923 yards. He also scored 21 touchdowns. Experts thought he was one of the best running back recruits. 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 for the University of South Carolina. He played from 2012 to 2014. His coach was Steve Spurrier.
Freshman and Sophomore Years
In 2012, as a freshman, Mike ran for 275 yards. He scored two touchdowns. In 2013, he became the main running back. This happened after Marcus Lattimore left. Mike had a great year, rushing for 1,183 yards. He also scored 11 touchdowns. He was named to the second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Junior Year and NFL Draft
In 2014, his junior year, he rushed for 982 yards. He scored nine touchdowns. On December 25, 2014, Mike decided to leave college early. He chose to enter the 2015 NFL draft.
College Statistics Overview
Here's a look at Mike Davis's college football stats:
| 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 | |
Mike Davis's NFL Journey
Mike Davis had a long career in the NFL. He played for several teams.
San Francisco 49ers (2015–2016)
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The San Francisco 49ers picked Mike Davis in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft. This was the 126th pick overall. He played his first NFL game on September 20, 2015. He finished his first year with 58 rushing yards. In 2016, he scored his first NFL touchdown. The 49ers released him in May 2017.
Seattle Seahawks (2017–2018)
The Seattle Seahawks picked up Mike Davis in May 2017. He joined their practice squad first. Later, he was moved to the main team. In 2017, he ran for 240 yards.
In 2018, Mike re-signed with the Seahawks. In one game, he ran for 101 yards and scored two touchdowns. He finished the 2018 season with 514 rushing yards. He also scored four rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. The Seahawks made it to the playoffs that year.
Chicago Bears (2019)
In March 2019, Mike Davis signed with the Chicago Bears. He played in 12 games for them. He had 27 rushing yards and 22 receiving yards. The Bears released him in November 2019.
Carolina Panthers (2019–2020)
The Carolina Panthers claimed Mike Davis in November 2019. In 2020, he became the starting running back. This happened after Christian McCaffrey got injured. Mike had a strong season. In one game, he gained 111 yards and scored a touchdown. In another, he had 149 yards and a receiving touchdown. He finished the 2020 season with 642 rushing yards. He scored six rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns.
Atlanta Falcons (2021)
In March 2021, Mike Davis signed with his hometown team, the Atlanta Falcons. He started the season as their main running back. But as the season went on, he shared playing time with Cordarrelle Patterson. He finished the year with 503 rushing yards and three touchdowns. He also had 259 receiving yards and one touchdown. The Falcons released him in May 2022.
Baltimore Ravens (2022)
Mike Davis signed with the Baltimore Ravens in May 2022. He played in eight games for them. The Ravens released him in December 2022.
Mike Davis announced his retirement from football on February 19, 2024.
NFL Career Statistics
Here are Mike Davis's overall 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 | |
- GP: Games Played
- GS: Games Started
- Att: Rushing Attempts
- Yds: Rushing Yards
- Avg: Average Yards Per Rush
- Lng: Longest Rush
- TD: Touchdowns (Rushing or Receiving)
- Rec: Receptions
- Yds: Receiving Yards
- Avg: Average Yards Per Reception
- Lng: Longest Reception
Family 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.
