Robert Davis (wide receiver) facts for kids
Davis with the Washington Redskins in 2019
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born: | April 2, 1995 Warner Robins, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Northside (Warner Robins, Georgia) |
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| College: | Georgia State | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2017 / Round: 6 / Pick: 209 | ||||
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Robert Jamal Davis was born on April 2, 1995. He is a former American football player. Robert played as a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes. He played college football at Georgia State University. The Washington Redskins picked him in the 2017 NFL draft. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Robert Davis's College Football Journey
Robert Davis played football for Georgia State University from 2013 to 2016. He was a very good player. He was named one of the best players in the Sun Belt Conference in both 2015 and 2016.
Robert set new records at Georgia State. He became the all-time leader in catches (222) and receiving yards (3,391). These records were previously held by his teammate, Albert Wilson. Robert also scored 17 touchdowns, which was the second-highest in school history.
He had at least one catch in every game he played. This was a streak of 49 games in a row! This was the longest active streak in college football at the time. Robert finished his college career as one of the top receivers in Sun Belt history.
Playing Pro Football
Robert Davis started his professional football career in 2017. He played for a few different teams during his time in the NFL.
Time with the Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins chose Robert Davis in the sixth round of the 2017 NFL draft. He was the 209th player picked overall. On September 2, 2017, the team decided to release him. However, they signed him to their practice squad the very next day. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster.
Later that year, on December 4, 2017, Robert was moved to the active roster. This meant he could play in games.
In 2018, Robert faced a challenge. He got injured during training camp. He broke a bone in his leg and tore a ligament. This injury meant he could not play for the entire 2018 season. The Redskins released him again on September 7, 2019, but he rejoined their practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster once more on September 13, 2019. He was then released again on October 1, 2019.
Playing for the Philadelphia Eagles
On October 7, 2019, Robert Davis joined the Philadelphia Eagles. He was signed to their practice squad. He worked hard and was promoted to the Eagles' active roster on December 12, 2019.
In August 2020, the Eagles released Robert due to an injury. He was then placed on the team's injured reserve list. This list is for players who are too injured to play. He was later released from the team with an injury settlement.
Joining the Las Vegas Raiders
On September 28, 2020, Robert Davis signed with the Las Vegas Raiders. He joined their practice squad. He was placed on the practice squad/injured list in October. He was then put back on the practice squad in December. Robert was released by the Raiders on December 5, 2020.
Robert's Family Connection
Robert Davis has a famous family member. His older cousin is Thomas Davis, who was also a professional NFL linebacker.
