Tyler Davis (tight end)

Tyler Davis (born April 2, 1997) is an American football tight end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at University of Connecticut and Georgia Tech.

This article is about the tight end. For the placekicker, see Tyler Davis (placekicker).
Tyler Davis
No. 84 – Green Bay Packers
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1997-04-02) April 2, 1997
North Bellmore, New York
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school:Wellington C. Mepham (NY)
College:UConn (2015–2018),
Georgia Tech (2019)
NFL Draft:2020 / Round: 6 / Pick: 206
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Receptions:4
Receiving yards:35
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

Davis began his collegiate career at Connecticut. After his freshman season, he transitioned from quarterback to tight end. During three seasons, Davis made 15 starts and had 47 catches for 500 yards and seven touchdowns. In 2018 he tied for 2nd in single-season history at UConn with six touchdown catches for a tight end, as well as ranking first on the team in touchdown receptions, tenth in the American Athletic Conference among all players, and first among tight ends with 6 in 2018 for the Huskies. He went to Georgia Tech as a graduate transfer in 2019. Davis caught 17 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown in 12 games (11 starts) for the Yellow Jackets.[1]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Davis was selected in the sixth-round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 206th overall pick by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[2]

On August 31, 2021, Davis was waived by the Jaguars.[3]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 3, 2021, Davis was signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad.[4]

Green Bay Packers

On September 28, 2021, Davis was signed to the Green Bay Packers active roster off the Colts practice squad.[5]

Personal life

Davis is the son of Steve and Cindy Davis and has three brothers, Bryan, Chenzo and Jake.[2]

References
  1. Klopsis, Nick (April 25, 2020). "NFL Draft: Mepham's Tyler Davis taken by Jaguars in sixth round". Newsday. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  2. Sugiura, Ken (April 25, 2020). "Georgia Tech's Tyler Davis in first round by Jacksonville". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  3. "Roster Moves: Jaguars Reduce Roster to 53". Jaguars.com. August 31, 2021.
  4. "Colts Sign Tyler Davis, Marvell Tell III To Practice Squad; Release Curtis Bolton, Tyler Vaughns From Practice Squad". Colts.com. September 3, 2021.
  5. "Packers sign TE Tyler Davis off Colts' practice squad". packers.com. Retrieved September 28, 2021.


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