Justin Davis (born November 11, 1995) is a

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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and signed with the

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as an

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in 2017.

Early life

Davis attended Lincoln High School in

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. While there he played

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College career

Davis played college football for the

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. He was named third-team All-

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by analyist Phil Steele in 2015.

Collegiate statistics

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Davis signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2017. In Week 1, against the

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in his NFL debut, Davis had his first career carry, a one-yard rush, in the 46–9 victory. As a rookie, he appeared in four games. In the 2018 season, he had two carries for 19 yards. Davis was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.

Arizona Cardinals

On September 3, 2019, Davis was signed to the

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' practice squad. His practice squad contract with the team expired on January 6, 2020.

Ottawa Redblacks

Davis signed with the

of the CFL on July 16, 2021, and was subsequently placed on the team's suspended list.

References

External links

Los Angeles Rams bioUSC Trojans bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Davis, Justin 1995 births Living people African-American players of American football American football running backs Players of American football from Stockton, California Players of Canadian football from Stockton, California USC Trojans football players Los Angeles Rams players Arizona Cardinals players Ottawa Redblacks players 21st-century African-American sportspeople