Ryan Davis (wide receiver)

Ryan Davis (born April 12, 1997) is a Canadian football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Auburn. He has also been a member of the New England Patriots (NFL), Tampa Bay Vipers (XFL), and Ottawa Redblacks (CFL).

Ryan Davis
Davis with the Redblacks in 2022
Born: (1997-04-12) April 12, 1997
St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Wide receiver
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight186 lb (84 kg)
CollegeAuburn
Career history
As player
2019New England Patriots*
2020Tampa Bay Vipers
2021–2022Ottawa Redblacks
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career stats
Targets94
Receptions149
Receiving yards895
Receiving touchdowns2

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] On February 14, 2023, Davis became a free agent.[7]

References
  1. "Ryan Davis breaks Auburn's all-time career receptions record".
  2. "Ryan Davis breaks 2 Auburn career receiving records". 11 November 2018.
  3. "Auburn's Ryan Davis signs with Patriots as free agent".
  4. "Ryan Davis reportedly signs with Patriots". 27 April 2019.
  5. "Former Lakewood standout Ryan Davis embracing the Vipers' XFL opportunity".
  6. "Ottawa REDBLACKS announce team award winners". Ottawa REDBLACKS. 2021-11-17. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  7. "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
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