Shawn Davis (born December 24, 1997) is an

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who is a free agent. He played

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Early life and high school

Davis grew up in

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and attended

Miami Southridge High School Miami Southridge Senior High School is a secondary school located in South Miami Heights, Florida (Miami postal address). Its current principal is Humberto J. Miret. The school serves ninth through twelfth grade students in a mostly unincorporat ...

. Davis committed to play college football at Florida over an offer from Miami.

College career

Davis played mostly as a reserve and on special teams as a true freshman. Davis missed the first month of his sophomore season due to injury and finished the year with 22 tackles, two tackles for loss and five passes broken up. As a junior, he recorded 51 tackles, one tackle for loss, three passes defended, and three interceptions. He was named SEC player of the Week after making a one-handed interception against Auburn, which he returned for 41 yards. Davis was ejected from Florida's season opener during his senior season for targeting.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Davis was drafted by the

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in the fifth round, 165th overall, of the

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. On May 6, 2021, Davis officially signed with the Colts. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. On September 16, 2021, Davis was released from the practice squad.

Green Bay Packers

On September 21, 2021, Davis signed with the

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practice squad. On December 18, he was signed to the active roster. On December 25, Davis made his NFL debut in the Packers' week 16 game against the

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, logging an assisted tackle in the 24–22 victory. He was waived/injured on August 30, 2022 and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 8.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Davis, Shawn 1997 births Living people Florida Gators football players Players of American football from Miami American football safeties Miami Southridge Senior High School alumni Indianapolis Colts players Green Bay Packers players