Mike Davis (born May 11, 1992) is a former

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. He played

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High school

Davis attended Skyline High School in

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, where he was a prep

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n, two-time all-state, two-time first-team all-area and all-district performer at wide receiver. He recorded 129 catches for 2,764 yards and 39 TDs over his final three seasons, helping Skyline post a 37-4 record. He also played in the 2010 Under Armour All-America Game, finishing as the game’s leading receiver with three catches for 53 yards and a TD. Considered a four-star recruit by '' Rivals.com'', he was rated as the 4th best

prospect in the nation.

College career

Davis attended the

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from 2010 to 2013, where he played for the

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team. He originally was going to enter the

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, but changed his mind and returned to Texas for his senior season. He finished his career with 200 receptions for 2,753 yards and 18

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Professional career

Oakland Raiders

Mike Davis signed with the Oakland Raiders on May 10, 2014. The Raiders released Davis on August 24, 2014.

Toronto Argonauts

On February 24, 2015, Davis signed with the

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of the

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. He was released by the Argonauts on May 13, 2015.

Montreal Alouettes

In 2016, Davis was signed by the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League before camp and waived before the season started.

The Spring League

In late 2017, it was announced that Davis would play in

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, but he did not end up participating in the showcase.

References

External links

Texas Longhorns bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Davis, Mike 1992 births Living people Players of American football from Dallas Under Armour All-American football players American football wide receivers Texas Longhorns football players