Rashard Markese Davis (born September 14, 1995) is an American professional

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and

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who is currently a free agent. He played

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. Davis has been a member of the

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, and

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College career

Davis played for the

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. As a sophomore he played in 12 games, posting 21 receptions for 254 yards and two receiving touchdowns. As a junior he played in 11 games, making nine starts at slot receiver posting 39 receptions for 592 yards and six touchdowns. As a senior he played in all 15 games, making 12 starts. He set JMU and CAA single-season record with an FCS-best four punt returns for a touchdown. After the season he was named to the ''

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'' All-FCS second-team as an all-purpose player. He was also named CAA Special Teams Player of the Year.

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

On August 13, 2017, Davis signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on September 1, 2017. He was signed to the practice squad on October 4, 2017, but was released six days later. He was re-signed again on October 19, 2017. He was released on December 14, 2017. He was re-signed on December 27, 2017. While Davis was on the practice squad, the Eagles defeated the

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in Super Bowl LII, which earned Davis a

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. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Eagles on February 7, 2018. On September 1, 2018, Davis was waived by the Eagles and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was released on September 7, 2018.

Oakland Raiders

On November 14, 2018, Davis was signed to the

practice squad. He was released on November 20, 2018. He was re-signed on December 27, 2018. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Raiders on January 1, 2019. He was waived on April 30, 2019.

Kansas City Chiefs

On May 7, 2019, Davis signed with the

. He was waived on August 31, 2019. On October 15, 2019, Davis was drafted with the first overall pick in the skill players round of the 2020 XFL Draft by the

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, but did not sign with the league.

Tennessee Titans

On November 5, 2019, Davis was signed to the

practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 23, 2019. He was waived on September 5, 2020. He was re-signed to their practice squad on December 24, 2020. He was released on January 6, 2021. He was signed to a futures contract by the Titans on January 11, 2021. He was waived on May 17, 2021.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On September 16, 2021, Davis agreed to a contract with the

of the

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(CFL). Davis spent most of his time on the practice roster and was released December 6, 2021.

New York Jets

On July 26, 2022, Davis signed with the

. He was released on August 16, 2022.

Memphis Showboats

Davis signed with the

of the USFL on January 11, 2023. He was placed on the team's injured reserve list on May 1. He was waived on March 23, 2024.

BC Lions

On December 27, 2024, Davis signed with the

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of the

(CFL). He was released on June 1, 2025.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Davis, Rashard 1995 births Living people Players of American football from Charlottesville, Virginia American football return specialists American football wide receivers James Madison Dukes football players Kansas City Chiefs players Memphis Showboats (2022) players New York Jets players Oakland Raiders players Philadelphia Eagles players Tennessee Titans players Tampa Bay Bandits (2022) players Saskatchewan Roughriders players Canadian football wide receivers Players of Canadian football from Virginia