 Davis with the Chicago Bears in 2011 | |||||||||
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| Position | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | (1985-10-11)October 11, 1985 (age 40) Adrian, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 265 lb (120 kg) | ||||||||
| Career information | |||||||||
| High school | Adrian | ||||||||
| College | Michigan State (2004–2007) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 2008: 5th round, 158th overall pick | ||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||
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Kellen M. Davis[1] (born October 11, 1985) is an American former professionalfootball player who was atight end in theNational Football League (NFL). He was selected by theChicago Bears in the fifth round of the2008 NFL draft. He playedcollege football for theMichigan State Spartans.
Davis was ranked among the nation's top 10 tight ends as a high school senior. He playedcollege football atMichigan State University, appearing in 43 games with 22 starts. He was an All Big-Ten honorable mention as a senior and totaled 60 receptions for 789 yards and 9 touchdowns over his career.[2] He was also notable for playing on all three units (offense, defense and special teams) during his senior year.[3]
Regarded as the most physically imposing tight end of the2008 NFL draft, concerns over his work ethic and pass production caused him to be projected as a mid-round selection[4]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft6+1⁄2 in (1.99 m) | 262 lb (119 kg) | 32+1⁄8 in (0.82 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 4.60 s | 1.59 s | 2.68 s | 4.38 s | 7.25 s | 34.0 in (0.86 m) | 9 ft 10 in (3.00 m) | 22 reps | |
| All values fromNFL Combine/Pro Day[5] | ||||||||||||
Davis was selected in the fifth round, 158th overall, by theChicago Bears in the 2008 NFL draft.[6] He caught his first NFL pass (11 yards) and scored his first touchdown versus thePittsburgh Steelers on September 20, 2009.
While he appeared in all 48 games in his first three seasons in the league, he was limited to 5 starts due to the lack of skills and the presence ofGreg Olsen on the roster, a 1st round draft pick in 2007.
Following the trade of Olsen to theCarolina Panthers in 2011, Davis became the starting tight end. He had 18 receptions for 206 yards and 5 touchdowns in the 2011 season.[7] The 18 receptions marked the first time in 17 years that a Bears tight end failed to record 20 catches.[8]
The production of Davis was argued[9][10] to have been negatively affected by the offensive style of coordinatorMike Martz.
In 2012, Davis struggled with drops, and caught only 19 passes.[8] On March 13, 2013, he was released by the Bears.[11]
On March 22, 2013, Davis signed with theCleveland Browns.[12] He was released on September 1, 2013.
On September 11, 2013, Davis signed with theSeattle Seahawks. In the 2013 season, he collected a Super Bowl ring as the Seahawks defeated theDenver Broncos inSuper Bowl XLVIII.[13]
Davis signed with theNew York Giants on April 4, 2014.[14] He was released during final roster cuts.
Davis signed with theDetroit Lions on October 20, 2014.[15] He was waived on November 25, 2014[16] and re-signed on December 10, 2014[17]
Davis was signed by theNew York Jets on March 25, 2015.[18] On March 14, 2016, he was re-signed to a one-year deal. He was waived/injured by the Jets on November 12, 2016, and was placed on injured reserve.[19]
