A. J. Davis (American football)

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currentposition =Cornerback
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birthplace =Durham, North Carolina
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college =North Carolina State
draftyear =2007
draftround =4
draftpick =105
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* Detroit Lions (2007)*
* Cleveland Browns (2007-2008)*
* Kansas City Chiefs (2008-present):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
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* No notable achievements
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nfl =DAV115455

A. J. Davis (born May 29, 1983 in city-state|Durham|North Carolina) is an American football cornerback who is a practice squad player for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina State.

Davis has also been a member of the Cleveland Browns.

Early years

Davis attended Northern Durham High School. He played at both corner and wide receiver. He made six career interceptions, three of which were returned for touchdowns. As a senior he made 42 receptions for 709 yards and nine touchdowns. He played in the 2002 U.S. Army All-American Bowl following his high school career.

College career

Davis played college football for the NC State Wolfpack and made 23 starts out of 46 games played. He made 135 tackles and 1.5 sacks during his college career. He was also a member of the track team. He majored in communications.

Professional career

Detroit Lions

Davis was selected by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (105th overall) in the 2007 NFL Draft. He was waived by the Lions but was then signed to their practice squad on September 3. He was released again on September 13.

Cleveland Browns

A day after his release from the Lions, Davis was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns on September 14, 2007. He spent the entire season on the practice squad and attended training camp with the Browns in 2008 before being waived during final cuts on August 30.

Kansas City Chiefs

Davis was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs on October 1, 2008 after the team released cornerback Travarous Bain from its practice squad.

External links

* [http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/player.php?id=3157 Cleveland Browns bio]
* [http://www.detroitlions.com/bio.cfm?bio_id=448&season=9 Detroit Lions bio]
* [http://www.kcchiefs.com/player/aj_davis/ Kansas City Chiefs bio]