Kanorris Davis
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Career Summary
Kanorris Davis played linebacker at Troy before joining the New England Patriots as a rookie free agent in 2013. New England listed him as a safety, and his early regular-season opportunities came on special teams.
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Early Life
Davis is from Perry, Georgia, and was born on January 21, 1990. He later studied criminal justice at Troy.
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High School
At Perry High School, Davis played for coach Andy Scott and compiled 398 tackles, 24 sacks and eight forced fumbles. He earned all-state recognition twice and was twice named his region's defensive player of the year.
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College Career
Davis played strongside linebacker for Troy. In 2011, he made eight starts in 11 appearances and recorded 60 tackles, with an injury at Western Kentucky ending his season. He reached 11 tackles in consecutive games against Navy and North Texas.
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Path to the NFL
The Patriots signed Davis on May 3, 2013, as an undrafted rookie from Troy. After releasing him during the August roster reduction, New England brought him onto its practice squad on September 1 and promoted him to the active roster on September 28.
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NFL Career
Davis appeared on special teams against Atlanta on September 29, 2013, and Cincinnati on October 6. Each appearance was followed by a release and a return to New England's practice squad. The Patriots promoted him again on December 28, alongside defensive back Justin Green.
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Career Accomplishments
Davis received honorable mention All-Sun Belt recognition in 2011. In 2009, he earned the conference's special-teams player of the week award after forcing two fumbles against Arkansas State; the second helped set up Troy's winning drive.
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23958, 00-0029987, 1990-01-21, Kanorris Davis, Kanorris, Davis
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