Jasheen Davis
Career Summary
Jasheen Davis is an edge defender from Snellville, Georgia, who played at Wake Forest before signing with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted rookie in 2025.
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Early Life
Davis was born December 18, 2001, and grew up in Snellville, Georgia. He was raised with support from his uncle Larry Armour, who introduced him to baseball and football when he was six.
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High School
At Shiloh High School, Davis was a four-star defensive end prospect, a 2019 team captain and Georgia Region 8-7A Defensive Player of the Year. He recorded 86 tackles, 11 sacks and two touchdowns as a senior.
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College Career
Davis was a five-year Wake Forest letterman who finished third in school history with 25.5 sacks and second with 51.0 tackles for loss. In 2024, he started 10 games and led the Demon Deacons with 5.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss.
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Path to the NFL
New Orleans agreed to terms with Davis after the 2025 NFL Draft as an undrafted free agent.
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NFL Career
Davis signed with the Saints on April 27, 2025. He recorded two sacks during a July training-camp practice before New Orleans waived him on August 25.
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Career Accomplishments
Davis earned 2022 All-ACC honorable mention and 2021 second-team Freshman All-America recognition from The Athletic. In 2023, he ranked second in the ACC and ninth nationally in tackles for loss while placing fifth in the conference with 7.5 sacks.
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Playing Style
Davis developed into a disruptive edge rusher whose burst and pursuit were praised by a former coach. At Wake Forest he frequently drew double teams while creating pressure, tackles for loss and sacks.
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31158, 00-0040536, 2001-12-18, Jasheen Davis, Jasheen, Davis
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