Geremy Davis (born January 10, 1992) is a former

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wide receiver. He played

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College career

Davis set UConn Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) records with 165 career receptions and 2,292 career receiving yards. He caught a pass in every game that he played in for the

Professional career

New York Giants

Davis was selected by the

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in the sixth round, 186th overall, of the

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. He recorded his first career NFL reception in Week 2 of the 2015 NFL season in the Giants 24–20 loss to the

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. On September 3, 2016, Davis was released by the Giants and was signed to the

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the next day.

San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers

On November 9, 2016, Davis was signed by the

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off the Giants' practice squad. On September 3, 2017, Davis was waived by the Chargers and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on September 11, 2017. He was waived on September 16, 2017, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was promoted back to the active roster on October 26, 2017. On March 12, 2018, Davis re-signed with the Chargers. On March 19, 2019, Davis re-signed with the Chargers. He was placed on

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on November 30, 2019.

Detroit Lions

On March 30, 2020, Davis was signed by the

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. He was released on September 1, 2020.

Toronto Argonauts

On February 12, 2021, Davis signed with the

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of the

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(CFL). He was released on July 20, 2021.

Personal life

Geremy is a Christian. Geremy started a

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channel by the name of "Golf and Gospel" in which he competes with various guests for nine holes as they discuss sports, music, food and the Gospel.https://www.youtube.com/@Gday85

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Davis, Geremy 1992 births Living people Sportspeople from Lawrenceville, Georgia Players of American football from Gwinnett County, Georgia American football wide receivers Norcross High School alumni UConn Huskies football players New York Giants players San Diego Chargers players Los Angeles Chargers players Detroit Lions players Toronto Argonauts players