Troy Davis (linebacker) facts for kids
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| Seckinger High School | |||
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| Position: | Inside linebackers coach | ||
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| Born: | January 6, 1991 Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 251 lb (114 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Lilburn (GA) Berkmar | ||
| College: | UCF | ||
| Undrafted: | 2013 | ||
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Troy Michael Davis (born January 6, 1991) is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker. Troy played college football for the UCF Knights. Later, he joined professional teams like the New York Jets and Dallas Cowboys in the NFL. He also played in the CFL for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts.
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Early Life and High School
Troy Davis grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia. He went to Berkmar High School in Lilburn. In 2007, he was named the Academic Athlete of the Year. This award recognized his success in both sports and school.
During his junior year, he received an honorable mention for his football skills. As a senior, he was a first-team all-county linebacker. This means he was one of the best linebackers in his area.
College Football Journey
Troy Davis played college football at the University of Central Florida (UCF). He was a strong player for the UCF Knights.
Freshman Year (2009)
In his first year, Troy played in 10 games. He was still learning the game at the college level. He did not record any official statistics this season.
Sophomore Year (2010)
Troy's second year was much more active. He played in 14 games. He made 26 tackles and had 5.5 sacks. Sacks are when a defensive player tackles the quarterback. He also forced one fumble and broke up six passes. He even made one interception.
Junior Year (2011)
During his junior year, Troy continued to improve. He played in 12 games. He recorded 29 tackles and 5 sacks. He also broke up two passes and forced one fumble. After this season, he was named to Phil Steele's All-C-USA Third-team.
Senior Year (2012)
Troy's senior year was his best in college. He played in 14 games. He had a career-high 72 tackles. He also made 8 sacks, which was his personal best. He forced 3 fumbles and broke up 4 passes.
He was chosen for the All-C-USA First-team. This means he was one of the top players in his conference. UCF also named him their Outstanding Defensive Lineman. This award recognized his great performance that season.
Professional Football Career
After college, Troy Davis went on to play professional football. He played in both the NFL and the CFL.
New York Jets (2013)
In 2013, the New York Jets signed Troy. He joined them as an undrafted free agent. This means he wasn't picked in the NFL draft. He was released and re-signed to the practice squad a few times.
On October 12, he was moved to the active roster. Troy played his first NFL game on October 27, 2013. He played on special teams and made two tackles. He was released by the Jets in August 2014.
Dallas Cowboys (2014–2015)
The Dallas Cowboys signed Troy to their practice squad in October 2014. He stayed with them for a while. The Cowboys released him in May 2015.
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2015–2016)
In September 2015, Troy joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. This team plays in the CFL. He played in the East Division Final game. He signed an extension but was released during training camp in June 2016.
Toronto Argonauts (2016–2018)
Troy signed with the Toronto Argonauts in October 2016. They are another CFL team. On November 26, 2017, his team won the Grey Cup. The Grey Cup is the championship trophy of the CFL. Troy was released in June 2019 and then retired from playing football.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Troy Davis became a coach. On April 23, 2022, he was hired by Seckinger High School. He coaches the inside linebackers there.
Personal Life
Troy Davis is the son of Oneal Murphy and Keisha Davis. While in college, he studied sports and exercise science. This field focuses on how the body works during physical activity.
