Chauncey Davis

For the politician, see Chauncey Davis (politician).

Chauncey Antoine Davis (born January 27, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He also played for the Chicago Bears.

Chauncey Davis

Davis with the Falcons in 2009
No. 92, 94
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1983-01-27) January 27, 1983 (age 42) Bartow, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	274 lb (124 kg)
Career information
High school:	Auburndale (FL)
College:	Florida State
NFL draft:	2005: 4th round, 128th pick
Career history
Atlanta Falcons (2005–2010) Chicago Bears (2011)
Career highlights and awards
Second-team All-ACC (2004)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 191 Sacks: 11.0 Forced fumbles: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Davis was born in Bartow, Florida, but raised in Auburndale by Glenda Davis. According to a DNA analysis, his ancestries are, mainly, Temne and Mende people of Sierra Leone.^[1] He was First-team All-State Class 4A and All-America selection as a senior at Auburndale High School, rushing for 1,000 yards in addition to playing linebacker and defensive end.

College career

Davis totaled 40 tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one blocked kick in 24 games for Florida State. Converted to defensive end as a senior from the outside linebacker position. He was named the team’s most improved defensive end and outstanding player as a senior after posting 22 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 11 starts. He also attended Jones County Junior College.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Davis was selected in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons with the 128th overall pick.^[2] After spending six seasons with the team, he was released on September 2, 2011.

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears signed Davis on November 14, 2011. He was waived by the team on August 31, 2012.^[3]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2005	ATL	16	5	28	21	7	1.0	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	24	1
2006	ATL	16	13	38	29	9	1.0	3	1	41	0	41	2	0	1	0	0
2007	ATL	16	0	31	27	4	2.0	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0
2008	ATL	16	1	39	30	9	4.0	9	0	0	0	0	1	1	3	1	0
2009	ATL	16	4	22	16	6	1.0	4	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0
2010	ATL	16	2	24	19	5	1.0	7	1	26	1	26	2	0	1	0	0
2011	CHI	6	0	9	8	1	1.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		102	25	191	150	41	11.0	36	2	67	1	41	6	2	8	25	1

Playoffs

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2008	ATL	1	1	4	3	1	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2010	ATL	1	0	0	0	0	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
		2	1	4	3	1	0.0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0