Jordan Xavier Davis (born January 12, 2000) is an American professional

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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, where he was a part of the team that won the

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while being named the

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and

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winner as a senior in 2021. Davis was selected by the Eagles in the first round of the

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Early life

Davis was born on January 12, 2000, in

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. He played basketball at Hopewell High School before transferring to

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as a junior, where he began to play football. He committed to play college football at

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, turning down offers from Clemson,

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, Miami (Florida) and

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College career

Davis played in 11 games with four starts as a true freshman, recording 25 tackles with 1.5 sacks and was named to the

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(SEC) All-Freshman team and a Freshman

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by the

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. As a sophomore, he had 18 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. During the

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shortened 2020 season, Davis had 16 tackles and a sack while leading his team to a win in the 2021 Peach Bowl over

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. Davis had his best season as a senior with 32 tackles (17 solo), two sacks, one pass defended, and a rushing touchdown. After completing a perfect regular season, Davis and the Bulldogs fell to the

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in the 2021 SEC Championship 41–24. Despite their loss, Georgia was ranked as the third seed in the 2021 College Football Playoffs. They went on to defeat the second-ranked

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in the 2021 Orange Bowl, creating a rematch against Alabama in the

. Georgia defeated Alabama in the National Championship 33–18, claiming their first

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since 1980. Davis earned Consensus All-American honors for the 2021 season. He won the Chuck Bednarik Award and the John Outland Trophy.

College statistics

Professional career

Davis ran a 4.78-second

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at the 2022

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, making him just the third player over 330 pounds to run under five seconds after

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(2012) and

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(2014). Jordan Davis was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 13th overall pick. Davis signed a four-year, fully guaranteed $17 million contract, including a $9.55 million signing bonus. Davis was part of a modern-day single-draft record 15 draft picks for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Philadelphia Eagles

2022 season

Davis made his NFL debut in week 1 of the 2022 season and contributed as a rotational player on the defensive line. Davis was placed on

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on November 3, 2022, after suffering an ankle injury in Week. Davis ended his rookie season with 18 tackles and one pass defensed in 13 games and five starts. He was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. He helped the Eagles reach

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where they lost 38–35 to the

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. Davis had a quarterback hit in the game.

2023 season

In his second season in 2023, Davis took on a larger role in the Eagles' defense. Davis recorded his first NFL

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in the Eagles week 2 victory against the

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in the 2023 season. Alongside former Georgia teammate

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, he helped solidify the Eagles' defensive front. At the conclusion of the 2023 NFL season, Davis recorded the 45 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one pass deflection, and one forced fumble. Davis would express frustrations over his performance in the second half of the Eagles' season as the team went 11-6 and lost in the wildcard to the

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2024 season

During the 2024 season, Davis would continue to serve as a rotational defensive linemen on the Eagles roster. His ability to disrupt opposing offenses, particularly in stopping the run, remained an asset for the Eagles as they went 14-3 in the regular season. At the end of the 2024 NFL regular season, Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis recorded 27 tackles, one sack, two pass deflections, and one fumble recovery. In the 2024-2025 NFL playoffs, Jordan Davis played a pivotal role in the Philadelphia Eagles' defensive line, contributing significantly to their Super Bowl victory. Throughout the postseason, he recorded two sacks in his final two games, including a sack in the Eagles' 40–22 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX.

2025 season

On April 30, 2025, the Eagles exercised the fifth-year option on Davis' contract, ensuring Davis will stay with the team through the 2026 season. Davis will receive $12.9 million for the 2026 season.

Personal life

In 2022, Davis provided vocals on the

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'' A Philly Special Christmas''.

References

External links

Philadelphia Eagles bio

Georgia Bulldogs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Davis, Jordan 2000 births Living people American football defensive tackles Players of American football from Charlotte, North Carolina Georgia Bulldogs football players 21st-century African-American sportsmen All-American college football players Philadelphia Eagles players Hopewell High School (North Carolina) alumni Mallard Creek High School alumni