Cody Davis
{{Short description|American football player (born 1989)}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2025}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2020}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Cody Davis
| image =
| caption =
| current_team =
| number = 22, 38
| position = Safety
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|6|6}}
| birth_place = Stephenville, Texas, U.S.
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 2
| weight_lbs = 203
| high_school = Stephenville
| college = Texas Tech (2008–2012)
| undraftedyear = 2013
| pastteams =
- St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- Jacksonville Jaguars ({{NFL Year|2018}}–{{NFL Year|2019}})
- New England Patriots ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2023}})
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| highlights =
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| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 118
| statlabel2 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue2 = 3
| statlabel3 = Pass deflections
| statvalue3 = 8
| statlabel4 = Interceptions
| statvalue4 = 2
| statlabel5 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue5 = 1
| pfr = DaviCo02
}}
Cody Davis (born June 6, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Rams in 2013. He also played in the NFL for the Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots.
Early life
Davis attended Stephenville High School in Stephenville, Texas, and he helped lead the school to a combined 33–5 record during his three years as a starter in the defensive backfield. He was named an Associated Press Class 4A Second-team All-state selection, and was voted the District 8-4A Defensive MVP after a senior season. That year, he made 109 tackles, (five for losses), 11 pass breakups and four forced fumbles. As a junior, he was a First-team Class 4A All-State pick by both the AP and the Texas Sports Writers' Association as a junior in 2007, after making up 99 tackles, 21 pass break-ups, nine interceptions, seven forced fumbles and four fumble recoveries.[http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/davis_cody01.html Texas Tech bio] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119111813/http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/davis_cody01.html |date=November 19, 2012 }} He was inducted into the Stephenville High School Hall of Fame on September 26, 2014.{{Cite web |title=SHS Hall welcomes five new members – Stephenville Empire-Tribune {{pipe}} Stephenville, TX {{pipe}} News, Sports, Lifestyles: Home |url=http://www.yourstephenvilletx.com/shs-hall-welcomes-five-new-members/article_89b8de7a-0f10-52a2-926e-6ba08ce21b3e.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140929195201/http://www.yourstephenvilletx.com/shs-hall-welcomes-five-new-members/article_89b8de7a-0f10-52a2-926e-6ba08ce21b3e.html |archive-date=September 29, 2014 |access-date=April 17, 2014}}
College career
Davis attended and played collegiately at Texas Tech. As a senior in 2012, Davis was a 1st Team Capital One Academic All-American and was a Second-team All-Big 12 selection for the second consecutive season after making 84 solo tackles and 101 total tackles. He finished his Texas Tech career with 49 starts, including 22 consecutive starts at safety. As a junior in 2011, he was Academic All-Big 12 (1st Team) and led team in tackles (93) while making 72 solo tackles and 21 assisted tackles. In 2010 he was All-Big 12 (Honorable Mention) and an Academic All-Big 12 (1st Team) Davis made 87 total tackles and played in 13 games (13 starts) and was second on the team with 87 total tackles while tying for the team lead (Bront Bird) with 68 solo tackles. In 2009, he was a First-team Phil Steele Freshman All-America and a Second-team College Football News Freshman All-America. In 2008, he was a scout team member and was a redshirt.[http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/davis_cody01.html Texas Tech bio] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121119111813/http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/davis_cody01.html |date=November 19, 2012 }}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 1 7/8
| weight = 203
| dash = 4.41
| ten split = 1.51
| twenty split = 2.54
| shuttle = 4.01
| cone drill = 6.77
| vertical = 41.5
| broad ft = 10
| broad in = 3
| bench = 15
| wonderlic =
| arm span = 30 5/8
| hand span = 9 1/2
| note = All values from Texas Tech Pro Day[http://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=82398&DraftYear=2013 NFL Draftscout.com]
}}
=St. Louis / Los Angeles Rams=
Davis was signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Rams on April 27, 2013, after not being drafted in the 2013 NFL draft. He re-signed with the Rams on a two-year contract on March 9, 2016.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=March 9, 2016 |title=Rams Re-Sign Barnes, Davis |url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Re-Sign-Barnes-Davis/74c2ba91-0d38-4a1f-914f-56777e0cca22 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313093137/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Re-Sign-Barnes-Davis/74c2ba91-0d38-4a1f-914f-56777e0cca22 |archive-date=March 13, 2016 |access-date=March 13, 2016 |website=TheRams.com}}
On November 3, 2017, Davis was placed on injured reserve after suffering a thigh injury in Week 6.{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=November 3, 2017 |title=Rams Place Cody Davis on IR |url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Place-Cody-Davis-on-IR/87b63a65-2407-42e6-bf22-5a683c7132bc |website=TheRams.com |access-date=November 3, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171105144110/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Place-Cody-Davis-on-IR/87b63a65-2407-42e6-bf22-5a683c7132bc |archive-date=November 5, 2017 |url-status=dead }} He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on December 29, 2017.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=December 30, 2017 |title=Rams activate Cody Davis from IR |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/12/30/rams-activate-cody-davis-from-ir/ |website=ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com}}
=Jacksonville Jaguars=
On March 15, 2018, Davis signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.{{Cite web |last=Oehser |first=John |date=March 15, 2018 |title=OFFICIAL: Davis signs |url=http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/OFFICIAL-Davis-signs/94a619c5-5578-497b-809c-35d7fac4ee60 |website=Jaguars.com |access-date=March 16, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180315190030/http://www.jaguars.com/news/article-JaguarsNews/OFFICIAL-Davis-signs/94a619c5-5578-497b-809c-35d7fac4ee60 |archive-date=March 15, 2018 |url-status=dead }}
=New England Patriots=
Davis signed with the New England Patriots on March 23, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Perillo |first=Paul |date=March 23, 2020 |title=Report: Patriots sign safety Cody Davis |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/report-patriots-sign-safety-cody-davis |access-date=March 23, 2020 |website=Patriots.com}} He was placed on injured reserve on October 5, 2020, with a ribs injury.{{cite news |author=Callahan, Andrew |title=Patriots place Sony Michel, Cody Davis on injured reserve |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2020/10/05/patriots-place-sony-michel-cody-davis-on-injured-reserve/ |website=BostonHerald.com |date=October 5, 2020 |accessdate=October 25, 2020}} He was activated on October 31.{{cite web|title=Patriots Make a Series of Roster Transactions|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-roster-transactions-x7038|website=Patriots.com|date=October 31, 2020}}
In Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers, Davis blocked a field goal that was returned by teammate Devin McCourty for a 44 yard touchdown during the 45–0 win.{{Cite web |title= New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers – December 6th, 2020 |url= https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202012060sdg.htm |access-date=2020-12-08 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
On March 19, 2021, Davis signed a new two-year deal with the Patriots worth up to $4.5 million.{{Cite web|date=2021-03-17|title=Cody Davis, With Help From His Son, Announces Return To Pats On 2-Year Deal|url=https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/03/17/cody-davis-kane-davis-new-england-patriots-two-year-deal/|access-date=2021-04-23|language=en-US}}{{cite web | last=Wojton | first=Nick | title=Every player the Patriots have signed so far in free agency | website=Patriots Wire|publisher=USA Today | date=2021-03-16 | url=https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/lists/every-new-england-patriots-signed-free-agency-matthew-judon-jonnu-smith-hunter-henry/ | access-date=2024-12-29}}
In Week 6 of the 2022 season, Davis suffered a season-ending knee injury and was placed on injured reserve on October 18, 2022.{{cite web|title=Patriots Place DB Cody Davis on Injured Reserve; Release K Tristan Vizcaino from the Practice Squad|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-place-db-cody-davis-on-injured-reserve-release-k-tristan-vizcaino-from-|website=Patriots.com|date=October 18, 2022}}
On March 21, 2023, Davis re-signed with the Patriots on a one-year contract extension.{{cite web|url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-re-sign-ls-joe-cardona-and-db-cody-davis|work=Patriots.com|title=Patriots Re-Sign LS Joe Cardona and DB Cody Davis|date=March 21, 2023|accessdate=March 21, 2023|author=New England Patriots}} He was placed on the reserve/PUP list to start the 2023 season, and activated on October 21.{{Cite web |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach the 53-Man Roster Limit |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-roster-moves-to-reach-the-53-man-roster-limit |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=Patriots.com}}{{Cite web |date=October 21, 2023 |title=Patriots Make A Series of Roster Moves |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-make-a-series-of-roster-moves-x6395 |access-date=2025-03-18 |website=Patriots.com}} On December 24, Davis scored his first career touchdown, recovering a Marvin Mims fumble forced by Marte Mapu in a 26–23 win over the Denver Broncos.
On March 28, 2024, Davis announced his retirement from professional football.{{cite web | title=Patriots special teams veteran Cody Davis announces retirement | website=Deadspin | date=2024-03-28 | url=https://deadspin.com/patriots-special-teams-veteran-cody-davis-announces-ret-1851372498/ | access-date=2024-12-29}}
Personal life
Davis married his longtime girlfriend, Ashley Reeves, in April 2013. They have three sons.
Davis is a Christian and an active supporter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.{{Cite web |last=Davis |first=Cody |title=Cause & Effect: Cody Davis |url=http://causeandeffect.playerstribune.com/player-114/cody-davis/ |access-date=February 24, 2017 |website=The Players' Tribune}}
Davis appeared as a contestant on the edition of February 24, 2017 of CBS's The Price Is Right, during Celebrity Charity Week, playing with the help of Chris O'Donnell;{{Cite web |last=Bain |first=Nate |date=January 26, 2017 |title=Come On Down: Cody Davis Attends The Price Is Right |url=http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Come-On-Down-Cody-Davis-Attends-The-Price-Is-Right/0ba925f4-b230-44d3-8c12-db54b777306a |access-date=January 3, 2018 |website=therams.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104073421/http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Come-On-Down-Cody-Davis-Attends-The-Price-Is-Right/0ba925f4-b230-44d3-8c12-db54b777306a |archive-date=January 4, 2018 |url-status=dead }} he was the last contestant selected from the audience to "come on down" and won $5,000 on the Punch a Bunch game.
References
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External links
- [https://www.patriots.com/team/players-roster/cody-davis/ New England Patriots bio]
- [https://www.jaguars.com/team/players-roster/cody-davis/ Jacksonville Jaguars bio]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20160314211051/http://www.therams.com/team/roster/Cody-Davis/793c919d-3ca7-464e-8bd0-9f8b674def11 Los Angeles Rams bio]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20121119111813/http://www.texastech.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/davis_cody01.html Texas Tech Red Raiders bio]
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Category:American football safeties
Category:New England Patriots players
Category:Jacksonville Jaguars players
Category:Los Angeles Rams players
Category:Sportspeople from Stephenville, Texas
Category:Players of American football from Erath County, Texas