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Jamal Davis II
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Davis with the Montreal Alouettes in 2022
Personal information
Born: (1995-07-09) July 9, 1995 (age 29)
Canton, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Canton McKinley
(Canton, Ohio)
College:Akron
Position:Defensive lineman
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:3
Stats at Pro Football Reference
Career CFL statistics
Games played:15
Total tackles:27
Sacks:6.0
Forced fumbles:1
Defensive touchdowns:1
Stats at CFL.ca

Jamal Davis II (born July 9, 1995) is an American professional football defensive lineman who is a free agent. He has been a member of six different teams in the National Football League (NFL); the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans, Cleveland Browns and Los Angeles Chargers, and two teams in the Canadian Football League (CFL); the Montreal Alouettes and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He played college football at the University of Akron.

Early life

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Davis attended Canton McKinley High School.[2]

College career

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Davis played college football for the Akron Zips but sat out the 2016 season, as per NCAA transfer rules.[3] Davis started in 12 games his junior season, earning him third-team All-MAC honors. He had 69 tackles, 15.5 for loss, and two sacks in 14 games (12 starts). Jamal participated in the 2019 NFL Combine.[4]

Professional career

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Houston Texans

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In April 2019, Davis signed as an undrafted free agent with the Houston Texans (NFL).[5] In July 2019, Davis was moved to the active roster.[6] In September 2019, Davis was released by the Texans.[7]

Indianapolis Colts

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Davis signed to the practice squad with the Indianapolis Colts (NFL) on September 2, 2019.[8]

Miami Dolphins

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In December 2019, Davis signed with the Miami Dolphins (NFL).[9] Davis made his NFL debut with the Dolphins and played in three games for the team in 2019.[10]

Tennessee Titans

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In August 2020, Davis signed with the Tennessee Titans (NFL).[11]

Cleveland Browns

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In December 2020, Davis signed with the Cleveland Browns (NFL) to the practice squad.[12][13]

Montreal Alouettes (first stint)

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Davis signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in January 2021.[14] Davis made his debut with Montreal on September 3, 2021.[15] He played in nine games for the Alouettes during the 2021 season and contributed with 17 defensive tackles, four quarterback sacks and a touchdown.[16]

Los Angeles Chargers

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On January 25, 2022, the Los Angeles Chargers signed Davis to a reserve/future contract.[17] He was waived on August 30, 2022.[18]

Montreal Alouettes (second stint)

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On September 16, 2022, it was announced that Davis had re-signed with the Alouettes on a two-year contract.[19] He played in six regular season games where he had ten defensive tackles, two sacks, and one forced fumble.[16]

In 2023, Davis played in the team's first 14 games of the season where he recorded 22 defensive tackles, one special teams tackle, and three quarterback sacks.[20] However, he was released on September 25, 2023.[20]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

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On September 27, 2023, it was announced that Davis had signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[21] He was released on May 10, 2024.

References

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  1. ^ "Jamal Davis". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Jamal Davis II's High School Timeline". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  3. ^ "Jamal Davis II - Football". University of Akron Athletics. Retrieved March 14, 2022.
  4. ^ "Jamal Davis Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  5. ^ Scalzo, Joe. "McKinley's Davis to sign with Houston Texans". Canton Repository. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  6. ^ "Texans move DE J.J. Watt and OLB Jamal Davis II to active roster". www.houstontexans.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  7. ^ Scalzo, Joe. "Dulin on practice squad: 'I think it'll be good for me'". Canton Repository. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  8. ^ Denton-Singh, Elliot (September 23, 2019). "Practice Squad Update: Gerri Green Signs". Stampede Blue. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  9. ^ "Top News: Jamal Davis II Set To Make NFL Debut". www.miamidolphins.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  10. ^ "Titans Agree to Terms with DE/OLB Jamal Davis". www.tennesseetitans.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  11. ^ Williams, Charean (August 16, 2020). "Titans sign Jamal Davis". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  12. ^ "Browns sign DE Jamal Davis to practice squad". www.clevelandbrowns.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  13. ^ "DE Jamal Davis Signed To Browns Practice Squad". Browns Nation. December 2, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  14. ^ "Alouettes ink former NFL first rounder Datone Jones". Montreal Alouettes. January 21, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  15. ^ "Rookie defensive-end Davis seizes opportunity with Alouettes". montrealgazette. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  16. ^ a b "Jamal Davis II". Montreal Alouettes. Retrieved November 26, 2022.
  17. ^ "Chargers sign EDGE Jamal Davis to Reserve/Future contract". Chargers Wire. January 25, 2022. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  18. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Reduce Roster to 53 Players". Chargers.com. August 30, 2022.
  19. ^ "Jamal Davis II is back with the Alouettes". Montreal Alouettes. September 16, 2022.
  20. ^ a b "Alouettes release Jamal Davis II". Montreal Alouettes. September 25, 2023.
  21. ^ "Tiger-Cats sign defensive lineman Davis II, receiver Walker". Hamilton Tiger-Cats. September 27, 2023.
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