# Will Davis (cornerback) > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Will_Davis_(cornerback) > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Will_Davis_(cornerback).md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Davis_(cornerback) > Source revision: 1354737522 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) American football player (born 1990) Will Davis No. 29, 39, 31 Position Cornerback Personal information Born (1990-05-08) May 8, 1990 (age 36) Torrance, California, U.S. Listed height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Listed weight 186 lb (84 kg) Career information High school Spokane Valley (WA) Central Valley College Utah State NFL draft 2013: 3rd round, 93rd overall pick Career history Miami Dolphins (2013–2015) Baltimore Ravens (2015–2016) San Francisco 49ers (2017)* Salt Lake Stallions (2019) * Offseason and/or practice squad member only Awards and highlights First-team All-WAC (2012) Career NFL statistics Total tackles 30 Pass deflections 5 Interceptions 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference **Will Davis** (born May 8, 1990) is an American former professional [football](/source/American_football) player who was a [cornerback](/source/Cornerback) in the [National Football League](/source/National_Football_League) (NFL). He was selected by the [Miami Dolphins](/source/Miami_Dolphins) in the third round of the [2013 NFL draft](/source/2013_NFL_draft). He played [college football](/source/College_football) for the [Utah State Aggies](/source/Utah_State_Aggies_football). ## Early life Davis was born in [Compton, California](/source/Compton%2C_California) May 8, 1990 to Shon Davis and Francis Watkins. His father is a pastor in [Spokane, Washington](/source/Spokane%2C_Washington), and his mother resides in [Los Angeles, California](/source/Los_Angeles%2C_California). His parents are divorced. He has an older brother Shon Davis who is a business man in Los Angeles. He was raised in Spokane, Washington.[1][2] He was a second-team all-Greater Spokane League selection in his only year of football at [Central Valley High School](/source/Central_Valley_High_School_(Spokane_Valley%2C_Washington)) in the Spokane Valley, logging seven interceptions, while also tallying 33 tackles, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. He also played wide receiver, making 16 catches for 135 yards and four touchdowns. He earned three letters in basketball and four in track. He was an honorable mention all-league honoree and team MVP as a senior in basketball and was a two-year starter. As sophomore, he played on the team that was Class 4A state runner-up. He placed third in triple jump at state track meet as a senior and was regional champion as junior, and had a personal record triple jump of 46–0. ## College career Davis originally attended [Western Washington University](/source/Western_Washington_University), but the university disbanded the football program after his redshirt season in 2008.[3] He then enrolled at [De Anza College](/source/De_Anza_College), a [community college](/source/Community_college) located in [Cupertino, California](/source/Cupertino%2C_California). He earned first-team all-Golden Gate Conference and first-team all-state honors after posting eight interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. The eight interceptions led the Northern California Football Association and he ranked tied for eighth in the [National Club Football Association](/source/National_Club_Football_Association) (NCFA) in passes defended with 1.55 per game, adding eight pass break-ups, and also tallied 38 tackles. After the 2010 season, Davis transferred to [Utah State University](/source/Utah_State_University), where he played for the [Utah State Aggies football](/source/Utah_State_Aggies_football) team during the 2011 and 2012 seasons. He played in all 13 games in 2011, making five starts, while recording 35 tackles to rank 10th on the team. He finished the year tied for third on the team for pass break-ups with six as well as having 3.5 tackles for a loss to rank eighth on the team. In his senior season in 2012, he was named to the all-conference first team. Davis ranked first on the team in both interceptions (5) and passes defended (17) his 22 total passes defended (1.69 per game) ranked him [second in the nation](https://www.ncaa.com/stats/football/fbs/current/individual/1017), he also finished eighth on the team with 47 tackles (33-solo), to go along with three quarterback hurries. ## Professional career ### Miami Dolphins Davis was selected by the [Miami Dolphins](/source/Miami_Dolphins) in the third round, with the 93rd overall pick, of the [2013 NFL draft](/source/2013_NFL_draft).[4] ### Baltimore Ravens Davis was traded to the [Baltimore Ravens](/source/Baltimore_Ravens) on September 21, 2015.[5] On October 11, 2015, in the 33–30 loss to the Cleveland Browns, Davis experienced a season-ending ACL tear in the first half of the game and was placed on injured reserve.[6] Davis was released by the Ravens on November 4, 2016.[7] ### San Francisco 49ers On June 1, 2017, Davis signed with the [San Francisco 49ers](/source/San_Francisco_49ers).[8] He was released on September 1, 2017.[9] ### Salt Lake Stallions On September 14, 2018, Davis signed with the [Salt Lake Stallions](/source/Salt_Lake_Stallions) of the [Alliance of American Football](/source/Alliance_of_American_Football) for the 2019 season.[10] The league ceased operations in April 2019.[11] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Catching up with CV alum Will Davis of the San Francisco 49ers"](https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2017/jul/29/catching-up-with-cv-alum-will-davis-of-the-san-fra/). *Spokesman.com*. July 29, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Frank, Vincent. ["Will Davis: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Utah State Cornerback"](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1605715-will-davis-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-the-utah-state-cornerback). *bleacherreport.com*. Retrieved May 21, 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Booth, Tim. (2009-01-08) [Local News | Western Washington cuts football program | Seattle Times Newspaper](http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2008606757_apfbcwwashingtonfootballdropped1stldwritethru.html?syndication=rss). Seattletimes.com. Retrieved on 2013-07-21. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** [NFL Draft results: Dolphins get Will Davis, Ravens take Brandon Williams in 3rd round](https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/4/26/4272768/nfl-draft-results-dolphins-ravens-will-davis-brandon-williams). SBNation.com (2013-04-26). Retrieved on 2013-07-21. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Wesseling, Chris. ["Dolphins trade CB Will Davis to Ravens"](https://www.nfl.com/news/dolphins-trade-cb-will-davis-to-ravens-0ap3000000536107). *NFL.com*. Retrieved September 21, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Cornerback Will Davis Has Torn ACL"](http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Cornerback-Will-Davis-Has-Torn-ACL/176de38f-6ada-4243-b611-611786506ecb). *www.baltimoreravens.com*. Retrieved October 13, 2015. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Ryan, Mink (November 4, 2016). ["Ravens Waive Will Davis, Claim CB Chris Lewis-Harris Off Waivers"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170506154152/http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Waive-Will-Davis-Claim-CB-Chris-Lewis-Harris-Off-Waivers/ed501a2e-f1ac-4a3d-b8a7-e7f42e41b78e). *BaltimoreRavens.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Ravens-Waive-Will-Davis-Claim-CB-Chris-Lewis-Harris-Off-Waivers/ed501a2e-f1ac-4a3d-b8a7-e7f42e41b78e) on May 6, 2017. Retrieved November 5, 2016. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["49ers Sign CB Will Davis"](https://web.archive.org/web/20170902095410/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Sign-CB-Will-Davis/8055c28a-2a21-4469-905a-e24f00a4a729?sf84222718=1). *49ers.com*. Archived from [the original](http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Sign-CB-Will-Davis/8055c28a-2a21-4469-905a-e24f00a4a729?sf84222718=1) on September 2, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["49ers Announce Several Roster Moves"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180302202415/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Several-Roster-Moves/f2f5edf1-1065-4caa-9ce5-c92f7c168b55). *49ers.com*. September 1, 2017. Archived from [the original](http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Announce-Several-Roster-Moves/f2f5edf1-1065-4caa-9ce5-c92f7c168b55) on March 2, 2018. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Hatch, Jake (September 25, 2018). ["Utah's new professional football team will be known as the Salt Lake Stallions"](http://www.1280thezone.com/utahs-new-professional-football-team-will-be-known-as-the-salt-lake-stallions/). [KZNS](/source/KZNS_(AM)). Retrieved February 5, 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Rothstein, Michael; Wickersham, Seth (June 13, 2019). ["Inside the short, unhappy life of the Alliance of American Football"](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26957796/inside-short-unhappy-life-alliance-american-football). *[ESPN.com](/source/ESPN.com)*. Retrieved January 9, 2024. ## External links - [Utah State Aggies bio](http://www.utahstateaggies.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/davis_will00.html) v t e Miami Dolphins 2013 NFL draft selections Dion Jordan Jamar Taylor Dallas Thomas Will Davis Jelani Jenkins Dion Sims Mike Gillislee Caleb Sturgis Don Jones --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Will Davis (cornerback)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Davis_(cornerback)) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Davis_(cornerback)?action=history)). Available under [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Changes may have been made.