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{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Connor Davis
| name = Connor Davis
| image = Connor Davis (51402831540).jpg
| image = Connor Davis (51402831540).jpg
| image_size =
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| caption = Davis with the [[Cleveland Browns]] in 2021
| caption = Davis with the [[Cleveland Browns]] in 2021
| current_team = Michigan Panthers
| current_team =
| number = 88
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| position = [[Tight end]]
| position = [[Tight end]] <br> [[Offensive lineman]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|10|20}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|10|20}}
| birth_place = [[Towson, Maryland]]
| birth_place = [[Towson, Maryland]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_date =
| death_place =
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| height_ft = 6
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 8
| height_in = 8
| weight_lbs = 260
| weight_lbs = 260
| high_school = [[Fallston High School|Fallston]] ([[Fallston, Maryland]])
| high_school = [[Fallston High School|Fallston]] <br> ([[Fallston, Maryland]])
| college = [[Stony Brook Seawolves football|Stony Brook]]
| college = [[Stony Brook Seawolves football|Stony Brook]]
| undraftedyear = 2018
| undraftedyear = 2018
| pastteams =
| pastteams =
* [[Birmingham Iron]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Birmingham Iron]] ({{AAF Year|2019}})
* [[St. Louis BattleHawks]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})
* [[St. Louis BattleHawks]] ({{XFL Year|2020}})
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2020|2021}})*
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2020|2021}})*
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] ({{USFL Year|2022}}–present)
* [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] ({{USFL Year|2022}})
* [[Houston Roughnecks (2020)|Houston Roughnecks]] ({{XFL Year|2024}})*
| status = Active
* [[San Antonio Brahmas]] ({{UFL Year|2024}})*
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'''Connor Westley Davis''' (born October 20, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] of the [[United States Football League (2022)|United States Football League]] (USFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Stony Brook Seawolves football|Stony Brook]] and was signed before the [[2019 AAF season]] by the [[Birmingham Iron]].<ref name="Iron Roster">{{cite web|url=https://athlonsports.com/aaf/birmingham-iron-roster-aaf-football|title=Birmingham Iron Roster (AAF Football)|website=AthlonSports.com}}</ref>
'''Connor Westley Davis''' (born October 20, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] and [[Tackle (gridiron football position)|offensive tackle]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[Stony Brook Seawolves football|Stony Brook]] and was signed before the [[2019 AAF season]] by the [[Birmingham Iron]].


==Early career==
==Early career==
Davis went to [[Fallston High School]] in [[Fallston, Maryland]] and played [[college football]] at [[Stony Brook Seawolves football|Stony Brook]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stonybrookathletics.com/sports/football/roster/connor-davis/4701|title=Connor Davis Stony Brook|website=StonyBrookAthletics.com}}</ref> He played [[tight end]], [[offensive tackle]], and [[defensive end]], catching six passes for 41 yards when he played tight end.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/Article/cleveland-browns-connor-davis-165635125/|title=Browns Sign Tight End Connor Davis|website=Orange and Brown Report}}</ref>
Davis went to [[Fallston High School]] in [[Fallston, Maryland]], and played [[college football]] at [[Stony Brook Seawolves football|Stony Brook]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Connor Davis Stony Brook |url=https://stonybrookathletics.com/sports/football/roster/connor-davis/4701 |website=StonyBrookAthletics.com}}</ref> He played [[tight end]], [[offensive tackle]], and [[defensive end]], catching six passes for 41 yards when he played tight end.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Browns Sign Tight End Connor Davis |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/cleveland-browns/Article/cleveland-browns-connor-davis-165635125/ |website=Orange and Brown Report}}</ref>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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| note = All values from Pro Day<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1026877&DraftYear=2018 |title=2018 Draft Scout Connor Davis, Stony Brook NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=June 11, 2022}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 Draft Scout Connor Davis, Stony Brook NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1026877&DraftYear=2018 |access-date=June 11, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}</ref>
}}
}}


===AAF and XFL===
===Birmingham Iron===
Davis was signed by the [[Birmingham Iron]] for the [[2019 AAF season]], being placed on injured reserve during the season.<ref name="Iron Roster" /> He was drafted by the [[St. Louis BattleHawks]] during the [[2020 XFL Draft]], staying with them until the XFL folded.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://xflboard.com/news/for-battlehawks-te-connor-davis-hard-work-and-perseverance-will-pay-off/|first=Mark|last=Nelson|title=For BattleHawks TE Connor Davis, hard work and perseverance will pay off|website=XFL Board}}</ref>
Davis was signed by the [[Birmingham Iron]] of the [[Alliance of American Football]] (AAF) for the [[2019 AAF season]], being placed on [[injured reserve]] during the season.<ref name="Iron Roster">{{Cite web |title=Birmingham Iron Roster (AAF Football) |url=https://athlonsports.com/aaf/birmingham-iron-roster-aaf-football |website=AthlonSports.com}}</ref>

===St. Louis BattleHawks===
Davis was drafted by the [[St. Louis BattleHawks]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]] during the [[2020 XFL draft]], staying with them until the XFL folded.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nelson |first=Mark |title=For BattleHawks TE Connor Davis, hard work and perseverance will pay off |url=https://xflboard.com/news/for-battlehawks-te-connor-davis-hard-work-and-perseverance-will-pay-off/ |website=XFL Board}}</ref>


===New York Jets===
===New York Jets===
On August 15, 2020, Davis signed with the [[New York Jets]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://xflnewsroom.com/news/st-louis-battlehawks-te-connor-davis-signs-with-the-new-york-jets/|first=Stephen|last=Rachuk|title=ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS TE CONNOR DAVIS SIGNS WITH THE NEW YORK JETS|website=XFL Newsroom}}</ref> On August 22, he was released by the Jets.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/new-york-jets-cut-st-louis-battlehawks-te-connor-davis/|first=Mark|last=Perry|title=New York Jets Cut St. Louis BattleHawks TE Connor Davis|website=XFL News Hub}}</ref> One November 13, he was signed to the Jets' practice squad.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thejetpress.com/2020/11/13/ny-jets-sign-tight-end-connor-davis/|first=Justin|last=Fried|title=NY Jets sign former Stony Brook tight end Connor Davis|website=TheJetPress.com}}</ref> He was released from the Jets on May 7, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/connor-davis-released-by-jets/|title=Connor Davis: Released by Jets|website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>
On August 15, 2020, Davis signed with the [[New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rachuk |first=Stephen |title=ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS TE CONNOR DAVIS SIGNS WITH THE NEW YORK JETS |url=https://xflnewsroom.com/news/st-louis-battlehawks-te-connor-davis-signs-with-the-new-york-jets/ |website=XFL Newsroom}}</ref> On August 22, he was released by the Jets.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Mark |title=New York Jets Cut St. Louis BattleHawks TE Connor Davis |url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/new-york-jets-cut-st-louis-battlehawks-te-connor-davis/ |website=XFL News Hub}}</ref> On November 13, he was signed to the Jets' [[practice squad]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fried |first=Justin |title=NY Jets sign former Stony Brook tight end Connor Davis |url=https://thejetpress.com/2020/11/13/ny-jets-sign-tight-end-connor-davis/ |website=TheJetPress.com}}</ref> He was released from the Jets on May 7, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Connor Davis: Released by Jets |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/connor-davis-released-by-jets/ |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>


===Cleveland Browns===
===Cleveland Browns===
On May 23, 2021, Davis signed with the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/23/browns-sign-ex-jets-te-connor-davis/|first=Tyler|last=Greenawalt|title=Browns sign ex-Jets TE Connor Davis|website=JetsWire}}</ref> Davis was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Browns place K Cody Parkey on injured reserve, reduce roster to 80 |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-k-cody-parkey-on-injured-reserve-reduce-roster-to-80 |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=August 23, 2021}}</ref> Davis was waived from the Browns' injured reserve list on October 16, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Browns make roster moves |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-make-roster-moves-week-6-2021 |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com |date=October 16, 2021}}</ref>
On May 23, 2021, Davis signed with the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Greenawalt |first=Tyler |title=Browns sign ex-Jets TE Connor Davis |url=https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/23/browns-sign-ex-jets-te-connor-davis/ |website=JetsWire}}</ref> Davis was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 23, 2021 |title=Browns place K Cody Parkey on injured reserve, reduce roster to 80 |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-k-cody-parkey-on-injured-reserve-reduce-roster-to-80 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219144559/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-place-k-cody-parkey-on-injured-reserve-reduce-roster-to-80 |archive-date=December 19, 2022 |access-date=August 23, 2021 |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> Davis was waived from the Browns' injured reserve list on October 16, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |date=October 16, 2021 |title=Browns make roster moves |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-make-roster-moves-week-6-2021 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211016192213/https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-make-roster-moves-week-6-2021 |archive-date=October 16, 2021 |access-date=October 16, 2021 |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref>


===Michigan Panthers===
===Michigan Panthers===
Davis was drafted as part of the [[2022 USFL Draft|2022 USFL Supplemental Draft]] by the [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] on March 11, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mobile.twitter.com/USFLPanthers/status/1502094364792668161|title=Tweet|website=Twitter.com}}</ref> He was transferred to the team's practice squad before the start of the regular season on April 16, 2022.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=USFLPanthers |title=Roster Updates: Transferred to practice squad: |number=1515212897282105347 |date=April 16, 2022 |access-date=April 16, 2022}}</ref> He remained on the inactive roster on April 22, 2022.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=USFLPanthers |title=Players remaining on inactive roster |number=1517407903870726144 |date=April 22, 2022 |access-date=April 23, 2022}}</ref> He was transferred to the active roster on April 30.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=USFLPanthers |title=Roster Updates |number=1520317673850105856 |date=April 30, 2022 |access-date=April 30, 2022}}</ref>
On March 11, 2022, Davis was drafted by the [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] of the [[United States Football League (2022)|United States Football League]] (USFL) in the [[2022 USFL supplemental draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tweet |url=https://mobile.twitter.com/USFLPanthers/status/1502094364792668161 |website=Twitter.com}}</ref> He was transferred to the team's practice squad before the start of the regular season on April 16, 2022.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1515212897282105347 |user=USFLPanthers |title=Roster Updates: Transferred to practice squad: |date=April 16, 2022 |access-date=April 16, 2022}}</ref> He remained on the inactive roster on April 22, 2022.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1517407903870726144 |user=USFLPanthers |title=Players remaining on inactive roster |date=April 22, 2022 |access-date=April 23, 2022}}</ref> He was transferred to the active roster on April 30.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1520317673850105856 |user=USFLPanthers |title=Roster Updates |date=April 30, 2022 |access-date=April 30, 2022}}</ref>

=== Houston Roughnecks ===
On December 12, 2023, Davis signed with the [[Houston Roughnecks (2020)|Houston Roughnecks]] of the XFL.<ref>{{Cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |access-date=December 13, 2023 |website=www.xfl.com |language=en}}</ref> The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the [[Houston Gamblers (2020s)|Houston Gamblers]] when the XFL and USFL merged to create the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Kevin |date=January 1, 2024 |title=Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/39222541/newly-formed-united-football-league-sets-8-markets-tabs-coaches |access-date=January 14, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

=== San Antonio Brahmas ===
On February 26, 2024, Davis signed with the [[San Antonio Brahmas]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL) as an offensive lineman.<ref>{{cite tweet |number=1762266349072433440 |user=UFL_PR |title=The United Football League has agreed to terms with the following player: |first= |last= |date=February 26, 2024 |access-date=February 26, 2024}}</ref> He was released on March 10, 2024.<ref>{{Cite news |title=UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-teams-set-their-training-camp-rosters-to-58/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=March 10, 2024 |access-date=March 10, 2024}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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Latest revision as of 19:34, 22 May 2024

Connor Davis
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Davis with the Cleveland Browns in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1994-10-20) October 20, 1994 (age 29)
Towson, Maryland, U.S.
Height:6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Fallston
(Fallston, Maryland)
College:Stony Brook
Position:Tight end
Offensive lineman
Undrafted:2018
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

Connor Westley Davis (born October 20, 1994) is an American football tight end and offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Stony Brook and was signed before the 2019 AAF season by the Birmingham Iron.

Early career

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Davis went to Fallston High School in Fallston, Maryland, and played college football at Stony Brook.[1] He played tight end, offensive tackle, and defensive end, catching six passes for 41 yards when he played tight end.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 7+1⁄2 in
(2.02 m) 		254 lb
(115 kg) 		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m) 		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		 4.81 s 1.70 s 2.81 s 4.59 s 7.44 s 29.5 in
(0.75 m)		 9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		 17 reps
All values from Pro Day[3]

Birmingham Iron

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Davis was signed by the Birmingham Iron of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) for the 2019 AAF season, being placed on injured reserve during the season.[4]

St. Louis BattleHawks

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Davis was drafted by the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL during the 2020 XFL draft, staying with them until the XFL folded.[5]

New York Jets

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On August 15, 2020, Davis signed with the New York Jets.[6] On August 22, he was released by the Jets.[7] On November 13, he was signed to the Jets' practice squad.[8] He was released from the Jets on May 7, 2021.[9]

Cleveland Browns

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On May 23, 2021, Davis signed with the Cleveland Browns.[10] Davis was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 2021.[11] Davis was waived from the Browns' injured reserve list on October 16, 2021.[12]

Michigan Panthers

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On March 11, 2022, Davis was drafted by the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL) in the 2022 USFL supplemental draft.[13] He was transferred to the team's practice squad before the start of the regular season on April 16, 2022.[14] He remained on the inactive roster on April 22, 2022.[15] He was transferred to the active roster on April 30.[16]

Houston Roughnecks

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On December 12, 2023, Davis signed with the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.[17] The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[18]

San Antonio Brahmas

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On February 26, 2024, Davis signed with the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL) as an offensive lineman.[19] He was released on March 10, 2024.[20]

Personal life

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Davis was born in Towson, Maryland, on October 20, 1994, and was later raised in Fallston, Maryland. He is the son of Don Davis and Tammi Jones. He has one half-sister, Sadie Eser.

References

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  1. ^ "Connor Davis Stony Brook". StonyBrookAthletics.com.
  2. ^ "Browns Sign Tight End Connor Davis". Orange and Brown Report.
  3. ^ "2018 Draft Scout Connor Davis, Stony Brook NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  4. ^ "Birmingham Iron Roster (AAF Football)". AthlonSports.com.
  5. ^ Nelson, Mark. "For BattleHawks TE Connor Davis, hard work and perseverance will pay off". XFL Board.
  6. ^ Rachuk, Stephen. "ST. LOUIS BATTLEHAWKS TE CONNOR DAVIS SIGNS WITH THE NEW YORK JETS". XFL Newsroom.
  7. ^ Perry, Mark. "New York Jets Cut St. Louis BattleHawks TE Connor Davis". XFL News Hub.
  8. ^ Fried, Justin. "NY Jets sign former Stony Brook tight end Connor Davis". TheJetPress.com.
  9. ^ "Connor Davis: Released by Jets". CBSSports.com.
  10. ^ Greenawalt, Tyler. "Browns sign ex-Jets TE Connor Davis". JetsWire.
  11. ^ "Browns place K Cody Parkey on injured reserve, reduce roster to 80". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 23, 2021. Archived from the original on December 19, 2022. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  12. ^ "Browns make roster moves". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 16, 2021. Archived from the original on October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  13. ^ "Tweet". Twitter.com.
  14. ^ @USFLPanthers (April 16, 2022). "Roster Updates: Transferred to practice squad:" (Tweet). Retrieved April 16, 2022 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ @USFLPanthers (April 22, 2022). "Players remaining on inactive roster" (Tweet). Retrieved April 23, 2022 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ @USFLPanthers (April 30, 2022). "Roster Updates" (Tweet). Retrieved April 30, 2022 – via Twitter.
  17. ^ "XFL Transactions". www.xfl.com. Retrieved December 13, 2023.
  18. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  19. ^ @UFL_PR (February 26, 2024). "The United Football League has agreed to terms with the following player:" (Tweet). Retrieved February 26, 2024 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ "UFL Teams Set their Training Camp Rosters to 58". UFLBoard.com. March 10, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
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