Fred Davis


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Position: TE
Jersey #: 83
Date of Birth: January 15, 1986
Height / Weight: 6'4" / 247 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 48 in 2008 by WAS
First Team: WAS (2008)
Last Team: WAS (2013)

Receiving Stats (WR / TE)

Year Team Games Rec Targets Rec Yds TDs YAC 1st Downs Fumbles Fantasy
2013WAS7718701215013
2012WAS72432325013217033
2011WAS125988796334739196
2010WAS132131316316811050
2009WAS154876509625631087
2008WAS43327014102

Career Summary

Fred Davis was a USC tight end who played six NFL seasons with Washington.

Davis played tight end at USC before Washington selected him in the 2008 NFL Draft. NFL statistics list 72 regular-season games in six seasons with Washington.

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Early Life

Davis is from Toledo, Ohio.

NFL player information lists Davis's hometown as Toledo, Ohio.

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High School

Davis attended Rogers High School in Toledo.

Davis attended Rogers High School, graduated a semester early and enrolled at USC in spring 2004. Washington's draft announcement credited him with more than 500 receiving yards, 600 rushing yards, 100 tackles and 11 touchdowns as a senior.

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College Career

Davis won the 2007 John Mackey Award and set USC tight-end receiving records.

Davis received the 2007 John Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end. His 117 receptions, 1,408 receiving yards and 13 touchdown catches were USC career records for tight ends, and he was a unanimous first-team All-Pac-10 selection.

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Path to the NFL

Washington selected Davis in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft, 48th overall.

Washington selected Davis with the 48th overall pick in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft.

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NFL Career

Davis caught 162 passes for 2,043 yards and 13 touchdowns in 72 NFL games.

NFL statistics credit Davis with 162 receptions, 2,043 yards and 13 touchdowns in 72 regular-season games. His 2011 season included 59 receptions for 796 yards and three touchdowns.

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Career Accomplishments

Davis was the 2007 John Mackey Award winner and a unanimous first-team All-Pac-10 selection.

Davis earned the John Mackey Award in 2007 and was named a unanimous first-team All-Pac-10 selection. He also received first-team All-American honors from several publications cited in Washington's draft announcement.

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Playing Style

Davis was known as a receiving-oriented tight end.

Washington described Davis as a strong pass-catching tight end when he stepped into a larger role in 2009, while noting that his pass protection was still developing.

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Legacy

Davis remains one of USC's most productive tight ends.

Davis's 117 career catches, 1,408 yards and 13 receiving touchdowns set USC career records for tight ends.

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