Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Jarrad Davis was born November 16, 1994, in Kingsland, Georgia. He is a linebacker in the National Football League.

He played college football at Florida and was drafted by the Lions in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft.

Davis attended Camden County High School in Kingsland, Georgia. As a senior, he had 114 tackles and three forced fumbles for the Wildcats football team. He originally committed to Auburn University to play college football but changed his commitment to the University of Florida.

As a true freshman at Florida in 2013, Davis played in all 12 games with one start, recording 24 tackles. As a sophomore in 2014, he played in nine games and missed three due to a torn meniscus, finishing with 23 tackles. As a junior in 2015, he started 12 of 14 games, recording 98 tackles, 3.5 sacks, and one interception.

The Detroit Lions selected Davis in the first round (21st overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. He was the second linebacker selected, behind Haason Reddick.

On March 18, 2021, Davis signed with the New York Jets and in 2023, Davis signed with New York Giants.