Shawn Davis (American football)

For the American football safety born 1993, see Sean Davis (American football).

Shawn Davis (born December 24, 1997) is an American former professional football safety who played for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida Gators and was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Shawn Davis

No. 30
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1997-12-24) December 24, 1997 (age 27) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:	Miami Southridge
College:	Florida (2017–2020)
NFL draft:	2021: 5th round, 165th pick
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (2021)* Green Bay Packers (2021)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 1 Total tackles: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Davis grew up in Miami, Florida and attended Miami Southridge High School. Davis committed to play college football at Florida over an offer from Miami.^[1]

College career

Davis played mostly as a reserve and on special teams as a true freshman.^[2][3] 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.^[4][5] As a junior, he recorded 51 tackles, one tackle for loss, three passes defended, and three interceptions.^[6] He was named Southeastern Conference player of the Week after making a one-handed interception against Auburn, which he returned for 41 yards.^[7] Davis was ejected from Florida's season opener during his senior season for targeting.^[8][9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 10+5⁄8 in (1.79 m)	202 lb (92 kg)	31+7⁄8 in (0.81 m)	9+1⁄2 in (0.24 m)	4.55 s	39.5 in (1.00 m)	10 ft 8 in (3.25 m)	17 reps
All values from Pro Day[10][11][12]

Davis was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round, 165th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.^[13] On May 6, 2021, Davis officially signed with the Colts.^[14] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.^[15][16] On September 16, 2021, Davis was released from the practice squad.^[17]

On September 21, 2021, Davis signed with the Green Bay Packers practice squad.^[18] On December 18, he was signed to the active roster.^[19] On December 25, Davis made his NFL debut in the Packers' week 16 game against the Cleveland Browns, logging an assisted tackle in the 24–22 victory.^[20] He was waived/injured on August 30, 2022 and placed on injured reserve.^[21] He was released on September 8.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions						Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	Sfty	PD	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	FF	FR
2021	GB	1	0	1	0	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Source: pro-football-reference.com