Jamal Davis II

Jamal Davis II (born July 9, 1995) in Canton, Ohio is an American Football outside linebacker for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of Akron[1] and was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2019.[2]

Jamal Davis II
No. 44 – Los Angeles Chargers
Position:Outside linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1995-07-09) July 9, 1995
Canton, Ohio
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Canton McKinley
(Canton, Ohio)
College:Akron
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

High school

Davis attended Canton McKinley High School.[3]

College career

Davis enrolled at Akron in January 2016 and per NCAA transfer rules, sat out the 2016 season.[4] Davis started in 12 games his junior season, earning him third-team All-MAC honors. He had 69 tackles, 15.5 for loss, and two sacks in 14 games (12 starts). Jamal participated in the 2019 NFL Combine.[5]

Professional career

Houston Texans

In April 2019, Davis signed as a free agent with the Houston Texans (NFL).[6] In July 2019, Davis was moved to the active roster.[7] In September 2019, Davis was released by the Texans.[8]

Indianapolis Colts

Davis signed to the practice squad with the Indianapolis Colts (NFL) on September 2, 2019.[9]

Miami Dolphins

In December 2019, Davis signed with the Miami Dolphins (NFL).[10] Davis made his NFL debut with the Dolphins.[11]

Tennessee Titans

In August 2020, Davis signed with the Tennessee Titans (NFL).[12]

Cleveland Browns

In December 2020, Davis signed with the Cleveland Browns (NFL) to the practice squad.[13][14]

Montreal Alouettes

Davis signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in January 2021.[15] Davis made his debut with Montreal September 3, 2021.[16]

Los Angeles Chargers

On January 25, 2022, the Los Angeles Chargers signed Davis to a reserve/future contract.[17]

References
  1. "Jamal Davis II - Football". University of Akron Athletics. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  2. Scalzo, Joe. "McKinley's Davis to sign with Houston Texans". Canton Repository. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  3. "Jamal Davis II's High School Timeline". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  4. "Jamal Davis II - Football". University of Akron Athletics. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
  5. "Jamal Davis Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  6. Scalzo, Joe. "McKinley's Davis to sign with Houston Texans". Canton Repository. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  7. "Texans move DE J.J. Watt and OLB Jamal Davis II to active roster". www.houstontexans.com. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  8. Scalzo, Joe. "Dulin on practice squad: 'I think it'll be good for me'". Canton Repository. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  9. Denton-Singh, Elliot (2019-09-23). "Practice Squad Update: Gerri Green Signs". Stampede Blue. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  10. "Top News: Jamal Davis II Set To Make NFL Debut". www.miamidolphins.com. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  11. "Titans Agree to Terms with DE/OLB Jamal Davis". www.tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  12. Williams, Charean (2020-08-16). "Titans sign Jamal Davis". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  13. "Browns sign DE Jamal Davis to practice squad". www.clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  14. "DE Jamal Davis Signed To Browns Practice Squad". Browns Nation. 2020-12-02. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  15. "Alouettes ink former NFL first rounder Datone Jones". Montreal Alouettes. 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  16. "Rookie defensive-end Davis seizes opportunity with Alouettes". montrealgazette. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  17. "Chargers sign EDGE Jamal Davis to Reserve/Future contract". Chargers Wire. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
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