Ryan Davis (wide receiver)
Ryan Davis (born April 12, 1997) is a Canadian football wide receiver for the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Auburn. He has also been a member of the New England Patriots (NFL) and Tampa Bay Vipers (XFL).
| No. 15 Ottawa Redblacks | |
 Davis before a Redblacks game in 2021. | |
| Born: | April 12, 1997 St. Petersburg, Florida |
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| Career information | |
| Status | Active |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 186 lb (84 kg) |
| College | Auburn |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2019 | New England Patriots* |
| 2020 | Tampa Bay Vipers |
| 2021–present | Ottawa Redblacks |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
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College career
Davis played at Auburn University from 2015 to 2018. While there he set the school record for career receptions with 178.[1][2]
Professional career
New England Patriots
Davis signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2019.[3][4] He was released by the Patriots that year before the season.
Tampa Bay Vipers
In 2020 Davis played for the Tampa Bay Vipers of the XFL.[5] He played in three games for the Vipers, catching two passes for six yards.
Ottawa Redblacks
Davis signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL in 2021. Davis led the team with 55 receptions for 589 yards and also scored two touchdowns. He also contributed 9 carries for 43 yards. Davis was a nominee for CFL 'Most Outstanding Rookie' of the 2021 season.[6]
References
- "Ryan Davis breaks Auburn's all-time career receptions record".
- "Ryan Davis breaks 2 Auburn career receiving records". 11 November 2018.
- "Auburn's Ryan Davis signs with Patriots as free agent".
- "Ryan Davis reportedly signs with Patriots". 27 April 2019.
- "Former Lakewood standout Ryan Davis embracing the Vipers' XFL opportunity".
- "Ottawa REDBLACKS announce team award winners". Ottawa REDBLACKS. 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2022-02-23.