![]() Davis with the Buffalo Bills in 2021 | |||||||
No. 0 – Jacksonville Jaguars | |||||||
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Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
Personal information | |||||||
Born: | Fernandina Beach, Florida, U.S. | April 1, 1999||||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||
Career information | |||||||
High school: | Seminole (Sanford, Florida) | ||||||
College: | UCF (2017–2019) | ||||||
NFL draft: | 2020 / Round: 4 / Pick: 128 | ||||||
Career history | |||||||
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Roster status: | Active | ||||||
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Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||||||
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Player stats at PFR |
Gabriel Davis (born April 1, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UCF and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft. Davis has been nicknamed "Big-Game Gabe" due to his performance in important games.[1]
Early years
Davis attended Seminole High School in Sanford, Florida. While there, he played high school football. As a senior, he had 69 receptions for 1,347 yards and 17 touchdowns, earning him First-team Florida Class 8A All-State honors.[2] He committed to the University of Central Florida (UCF) to play college football.[3]
College career
As a true freshman at UCF in 2017, Davis played in and started all 13 games, recording 27 receptions for 391 yards and four touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2018, he started 12 of 13 games and had 53 receptions for 815 yards and seven touchdowns.[4] He returned as a starter his junior year in 2019, catching 72 passes for 1241 yards.[5][6] After the season, Davis entered the 2020 NFL draft.[7]
College statistics
Gabriel Davis | |||||||
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Season | Team | GP | Receiving | ||||
Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | |||
2017 | UCF | 10 | 27 | 391 | 14.5 | 80 | 4 |
2018 | UCF | 12 | 53 | 815 | 15.4 | 75 | 7 |
2019 | UCF | 12 | 72 | 1,241 | 17.2 | 73 | 12 |
Career | 34 | 152 | 2,447 | 16.1 | 80 | 23 | |
Source: UCF Knights Website |
Professional career
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
216 lb (98 kg) |
32+1⁄4 in (0.82 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.54 s | 1.55 s | 2.66 s | 4.59 s | 7.08 s | 35.0 in (0.89 m) |
10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) |
14 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine[8][9] |
Buffalo Bills
2020 season
The Buffalo Bills selected Davis in the fourth round with the 128th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.[10] Davis signed a four-year, $3.99 million contract, including a $699,000 signing bonus, with the Bills on May 8, 2020.[11] In Week 2, against the Miami Dolphins, he scored his first professional touchdown on a six-yard reception from Josh Allen.[12] The following week, Davis would catch four passes for a career-high 81 yards. During week four, Davis caught one pass, a 26-yard touchdown from Josh Allen. In Week 12 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Davis recorded three catches for 79 yards, including a 20-yard touchdown reception from fellow wide receiver Cole Beasley during the 27–17 win.[13] Overall, Davis finished his rookie season with 35 receptions for 599 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns.[14]
During the Wild Card Round of the playoffs against the Indianapolis Colts, Davis caught four passes for 85 yards, including two sideline grabs that set up Buffalo's second touchdown, as the Bills won 27–24, their first playoff win in 25 years.[15]
2021 season
In Week 10 against the New York Jets, Davis caught all three of his targets for 105 yards, a season high.[16] Overall in the 2021 season, Davis appeared in 16 games, of which he started four. He had 35 receptions on 63 targets for 539 yards and six touchdowns, as the Bills finished the regular season with a 11–6 record to win the AFC East for a second consecutive season.[17][18] In the Wild Card Round, he caught two passes for 41 yards and a touchdown in Buffalo's 47–17 rout of the New England Patriots.[19]
In the Divisional Round against the Kansas City Chiefs, Davis had a breakout performance, catching a career-high 201 yards on eight catches, and scoring an NFL record four receiving touchdowns in a playoff game during the 42–36 overtime loss. He became just the ninth player in NFL history to record 200+ receiving yards in a playoff game.[20]
2022 season
During Week 5 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Davis finished with 171 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Davis had a career-high 98-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter and a one-handed catch for a 62-yard touchdown four drives later as the Bills won 38–3.[21] Davis's 98-yard catch tied the record for longest touchdown reception in franchise history.[22] Davis finished the 2022 season with 48 receptions for 836 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns in 15 games.[23]
In the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, Davis had six receptions for 113 receiving yards and a touchdown in the 34–31 victory over the Dolphins.[24]
2023 season
Davis was named one of the Bills' captains before the start of the season.[25] In Week 5, against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Davis had six receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown in the 25–20 loss.[26] The loss was the last game of a four-game stretch for Davis where he scored a touchdown in each game.[27]
Jacksonville Jaguars
On March 13, 2024, Davis signed a three-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[28]
NFL career statistics
Legend | |
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Led the league | |
Bold | Career high |
Regular season
General | Receiving | Fumbles | |||||||||
Year | Team | GP | GS | Tgt | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost |
2020 | BUF | 16 | 11 | 62 | 35 | 599 | 17.1 | 56 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
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2021 | BUF | 16 | 4 | 63 | 35 | 549 | 15.7 | 49 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | BUF | 15 | 15 | 93 | 48 | 836 | 17.4 | 98 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
2023 | BUF | 15 | 15 | 76 | 43 | 746 | 16.9 | 57 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
Career | 62 | 45 | 294 | 161 | 2,730 | 16.8 | 98 | 27 | 3 | 2 |
Postseason
Teams | Receiving | Fumbles | |||||||||
Year | Team | GP | GS | Tgt | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost |
2020 | BUF | 3 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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2021 | BUF | 2 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 242 | 24.2 | 75 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
2022 | BUF | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 147 | 18.4 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
2023 | BUF | 0 | 0 | Did not play due to injury | |||||||
Career | 7 | 4 | 37 | 22 | 474 | 21.5 | 75 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Personal life
Davis was raised by his mother, Alana Davis. He has two siblings, Jordan and Kayla.[29] Davis grew up an Orlando Magic fan, growing up in the Central Florida area and playing at UCF.
References
- ^ Kimble, Kade (July 1, 2023). "Bills' 'Big-Game Gabe' Davis: Pressure in Contract Year?". SI.com. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ "Gabriel Davis - 2019 - Football". UCF Athletics. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
- ^ Hays, Chris (June 5, 2016). "UCF No. 1 on Sanford Seminole WR Gabe Davis' recruiting list". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ Hays, Chris (August 31, 2019). "UCF receiver Gabe Davis has pro mentality during what could be final season with Knights". mcall.com. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ Murschel, Matt (October 1, 2019). "UCF star Gabe Davis pushing to be best receiver in nation". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^ Murphy, Brian (September 19, 2019). "UCF WR Gabe Davis hungry for more after dominating Stanford star CB Paulson Adebo". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
- ^ Yun, Joseph (December 4, 2019). "UCF WR Gabriel Davis declares for the 2020 NFL Draft". With the First Pick. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "Gabriel Davis Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 27, 2020.
- ^ "2020 Draft Scout Gabriel Davis, Central Florida NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 8, 2023.
- ^ Parrino, Matt (April 25, 2020). "Buffalo Bills select UCF WR Gabriel Davis with No. 128 pick in 4th round". Syracuse.com. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
- ^ Murschel, Matt (May 8, 2020). "Former UCF receiver Gabe Davis inks 4-year, $3.99 million deal with Buffalo Bills". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ^ "Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins – September 20th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers at Buffalo Bills – November 29th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 1, 2020.
- ^ "Gabriel Davis 2020 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ Thompson, Cole (January 9, 2021). "Gabriel Davis is becoming a star for the Bills in this playoff game". FanSided. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Bills' Gabriel Davis: Bounces back big". CBSSports.com. November 15, 2021. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ "Gabriel Davis 2021 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ "2021 Buffalo Bills Statistics & Players". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ "Wild Card - New England Patriots at Buffalo Bills - January 15th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
- ^ Salvador, Joseph (January 24, 2022). "Gabriel Davis Catches NFL Playoff Record Four Touchdown Passes in Loss to Chiefs". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ^ "Pittsburgh Steelers at Buffalo Bills - October 9th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ Roscher, Liz (October 9, 2022). "Bills QB Josh Allen connects with WR Gabe Davis for mind-bending one-handed TD catch". sports.yahoo.com. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Gabriel Davis 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ "Wild Card - Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills - January 15th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 2, 2023.
- ^ Fierro, Nick (September 11, 2023). "Gabe Davis Talks 'Special' Feeling Ahead of Jets Matchup". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ^ "Jacksonville Jaguars at Buffalo Bills - October 8th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ "Gabriel Davis 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 6, 2023.
- ^ Oehser, John (March 13, 2024). "Official: Wide Receiver Gabe Davis Agreed to Terms with Jaguars". Jaguars.com.
- ^ "Thank you, Mom!". www.buffalobills.com. Retrieved November 14, 2023.