Micah J. Davis
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| Utah State Aggies – No. 4 | |
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| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Senior |
| Major | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Personal information | |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career history | |
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| High school | Harrison (Kennesaw, Georgia) |
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Micah J. Davis is an American football player at Utah State University. He is the son of Dexter Davis, a retired professional football player with the National Football League (NFL).
Early life & education[edit]
Davis is a 2019 graduate of Harrison High School in Kennesaw, Georgia, where he played both baseball and football.
As a varsity baseball player, Davis was a shortstop and relief pitcher.[1] In 2019, Harrison High School's baseball team was ranked #1 in 6-6A Region 9 of Georgia High School Association with a 15–1 record.[2] They lost in game three of the semi-finals of the 2019 state baseball championship to defending champion, Pope High School.[3] As a shortstop, Davis was ranked #23 in the state.[4] He was a baseball player for three seasons.[5] On, October 14, 2017, when he attended the Under Armor Showcase at Baseball Factory, the scouting report mentioned that he had just ran a 90-yard kick-off return for a touch down the previous night and ran a 60-yard dash in 6.68 seconds.[6]
At Harrison, Davis was a captain of the varsity football team,[1] and played both offense as a running back and defensive back like his father, Dexter.[1] Davis earned Player of the Game awards at least eight times in his junior and senior seasons.[7] Davis caught 38 passes for 10 touchdowns from Justin Fields, who was the quarterback at the time.[8]
| Date | Award | Position | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 5, 2017 | Player of the Game | Special Teams | River Ridge High School |
| Sept 17, 2017 | Player of the Game | Special Teams | Allatoona High School |
| October 6, 2017 | Player of the Game | Offense | Sprayberry High School |
| October 13, 2017 | Player of the Game | Special Teams | South Cobb |
| November 3, 2017 | Player of the Game | Special Teams | Creekview |
| November 10, 2017 | Player of the Game | Offense | Robert S. Alexander HS |
| August 31, 2018 | Player of the Game | Special Teams | River Ridge High School |
| Sept 7, 2018 | Player of the Game | Special Teams | South Cobb HS |
On November 16, 2018, he scored a 33-yard touchdown against Lanier High School[9] During his senior season 2018–2019, Davis played in eight games and had a total of 1,038 total yards, with an average of 129.8 yards per game. Out of only eight games that season he had 333 rushing yards, and 664 receiving yards and a total of 12 touchdowns.[1]
Collegiate career[edit]
Upon graduation, Davis attended the US Air Force Academy in Colorado, and majored in business administration and played wide receiver from 2020 to 2021. As a second-year player, Davis gathered 581 yards in total offense from 57 attempts, comprising 47 rushes and 10 receptions. He found the end zone six times and achieved over 100 yards in three of Air Force's initial four games. However, his playing time was curtailed by injuries, restricting him to eight games.[10]
In 2022, Davis transferred to Iowa Western Community College, where he averaged 24.1 yards for 33 receptions and two touchdowns. He also amassed a total of 289 yards for the season.[11]
In 2023, Davis transferred to Utah State University, where he averaged 17.4 yards for 36 receptions and six touchdowns. He also amassed a total of 628 yards for the season.[12]
Personal life[edit]
Davis is the son of LaShea and Dexter Davis a former defensive back in the National Football League.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Micah Davis' Harrison High School Bio". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "6-6A Baseball (2019) Standings". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "GHSA Playoffs: Four straight state trips: Pope, Robertson down Harrison in game three". www.prepbaseballreport.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "Micah Davis Class of 2019 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA". Perfect Game. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ Micah Davis ⚡High School Baseball Highlights. Retrieved 2024-05-04 – via www.youtube.com.
- ^ "Baseball Factory | Top Prospects | Micah Davis". Baseball Factory. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ a b "Micah Davis' Awards". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ brent.briggeman@gazette.com, BRENT BRIGGEMAN (2022-07-01). "Air Force football loses playmaking slot receiver Micah Davis to transfer portal". Colorado Springs Gazette. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "Micah Davis' Video "33-yard Touchdown Reception vs Lanier "". www.maxpreps.com. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "Micah Davis - Football". Air Force Academy Athletics. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
- ^ "Micah Davis". Iowa Western Reivers. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Micah Davis - Utah State Aggies Wide Receiver". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-05-04.
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