Wyatt Davis
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Use American English|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Wyatt Davis
| image = Wyatt Davis.jpg
| caption = Davis with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2019
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| position = Guard
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1999|02|17}}
| birth_place = Rancho Palos Verdes, California, U.S.
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| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 4
| weight_lb = 315
| high_school = St. John Bosco {{nowrap|(Bellflower, California)}}
| college = Ohio State (2017–2020)
| draftyear = 2021
| draftround = 3
| draftpick = 86
| pastteams =
- Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2021}})
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2022}})*
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2022}})
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2022}})
- New York Giants ({{NFL Year|2022}}–{{NFL Year|2023}})
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2024}})*
| status =
| highlights =
- Unanimous All-American (2020)
- Consensus All-American (2019)
- Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year (2020)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2019, 2020)
| statseason = 2023
| statweek =
| statlabel1 = Games played
| statvalue1 = 9
| statlabel2 = Games started
| statvalue2 =
| pfr = DaviWy00
}}
Wyatt Davis (born February 17, 1999) is an American professional football guard. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2021 NFL draft. He has also played for the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals and New York Giants.
Early life
Davis grew up in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, and attended St. John Bosco High School.{{Cite web |last=Sayles |first=Damon |date=March 1, 2016 |title=Famous Bloodlines and Aggressive Play Style Helped Make Wyatt Davis a 5-Star |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2620860-famous-bloodlines-and-aggressive-play-style-helped-make-wyatt-davis-a-5-star |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=Bleacher Report}} Davis was rated a five-star recruit by Rivals, 247Sports and Scout and committed to play college football at Ohio State over offers from Alabama, Michigan, Notre Dame, Stanford, UCLA, USC and Washington.{{Cite web |date=June 25, 2016 |title=Ohio State lands five-star offensive lineman Wyatt Davis |url=https://www.si.com/college/2016/06/25/ohio-state-buckeyes-recruiting-wyatt-davis-five-star-lineman-commits |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=SI.com}}{{Cite web |last=Hiserman |first=Mike |date=January 31, 2017 |title=Why Wyatt, why are you leaving us to play football at Ohio State? |url=https://www.latimes.com/sports/sportsnow/la-sp-wyatt-davis-signing-day-20170131-story.html |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=Los Angeles Times}}
College career
Davis redshirted his true freshman season in 2017.{{Cite web |last=Biddle |first=Dave |date=December 21, 2018 |title=Wyatt Davis: From 5-star, to redshirt, to starter |url=https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/Article/Ohio-State-Buckeyes-Wyatt-Davis-From-5-star-to-redshirt-to-starter-126735251/ |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=247Sports.com}}{{Cite web |last=Lesmerises |first=Doug |date=January 24, 2018 |title=Ohio State's 2018 offensive line: Depth chart projection |url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2018/01/ohio_states_2018_offensive_lin.html |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=Cleveland.com}} Originally a reserve guard during his redshirt freshman season, Davis started the final two games of the Buckeyes' season, the 2018 Big Ten Football Championship Game and the 2019 Rose Bowl, and played a total of 241 total snaps.{{Cite web |last=Schutte |first=Dustin |date=August 8, 2019 |title=WATCH: Ohio State assistant Greg Studrawa pays ultimate compliment to OL Wyatt Davis |url=https://saturdaytradition.com/ohio-state-football/watch-ohio-state-assistant-greg-studrawa-pays-ultimate-compliment-to-ol-wyatt-davis/ |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=SaturdayTradition.com}}{{Cite web |date=December 27, 2018 |title=Rose Bowl: Ohio State guard Wyatt Davis, of St. John Bosco fame, back home for second-career start vs. Washington |url=https://www.foxsports.com/west/story/wyatt-davis-ohio-state-buckeyes-former-st-john-bosco-offensive-lineman-second-career-start-rose-bowl-vs-washington-huskies-122618 |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=FoxSports.com}} As a redshirt sophomore, Davis was named first-team All-Big Ten Conference and a first team All-American by the Associated Press and the Sporting News.{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Patrick |date=December 17, 2019 |title=Chase Young, Jeffrey Okudah earn consensus All-American honors |url=https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/Article/Ohio-State-Buckeyes-football-Chase-Young-Jeffrey-Okudah-consensus-All-Americans-Sporting-News-Wyatt-Davis-JK-Dobbins-140675345/ |website=247Sports.com}}{{Cite web |last=Baird |first=Nathan |date=December 17, 2019 |title=ESPN college football All-America 2019: Ohio State's Wyatt Davis, Jeff Okudah and Chase Young honored |url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2019/12/espn-college-football-all-america-2019-ohio-states-wyatt-davis-jeff-okudah-and-chase-young-honored.html |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=Cleveland.com}} Davis was named to the Big Ten Network's second-team All-Decade team for the 2010s.{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Patrick |date=June 30, 2020 |title=Wyatt Davis named to Big Ten's All-Decade first team |url=https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/Article/Ohio-State-football-Wyatt-Davis-named-to-Big-Tens-All-Decade-first-team-148692537/ |access-date=October 9, 2020 |website=247Sports.com}}
Following the announcement that the Big Ten would postpone the 2020 season, Davis announced that he would opt out but returned when the conference reversed its decision, and he was named a unanimous All-American.{{Cite web |last=Landis |first=Bill |date=September 11, 2020 |title=Inside Wyatt Davis' decision to opt out, and what comes next |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2060037/2020/09/11/inside-wyatt-davis-decision-to-opt-out-and-what-comes-next/ |access-date=October 9, 2020 |website=The Athletic}}{{Cite web |date=September 16, 2020 |title=Ohio State offensive lineman Wyatt Davis to opt back in for 2020 season |url=https://www.dispatch.com/sports/20200916/ohio-state-offensive-lineman-wyatt-davis-to-opt-back-in-for-2020-season |access-date=October 9, 2020 |website=The Columbus Dispatch}}{{Cite web |last=Gulick |first=Brendan |date=January 7, 2021 |title=Wyatt Davis Becomes Unanimous All-American, Haskell Garrett and Shaun Wade Also Earn First Team Honors |url=https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-football-wyatt-davis-becomes-33rd-unanimous-all-american-in-buckeye-history |access-date=March 24, 2021 |website=SI.com}} He declared for the 2021 NFL draft following the season.{{Cite web |last=Madden |first=Erin |date=January 18, 2021 |title=Ohio State Star Wyatt Davis Declares For The NFL Draft |url=https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-football-wyatt-davis-declares-for-2021-nfl-draft |access-date=March 24, 2021 |website=SI.com}}
Professional career
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| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/wyatt-davis/32004441-5681-4602-9757-9e8cd641cf0d |title=Wyatt Davis Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=September 18, 2022}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1021690&DraftYear=2021 |title=2021 Draft Scout Wyatt Davis, Ohio State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |website=draftscout.com |access-date=September 18, 2022}}
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=Minnesota Vikings=
Davis was selected in the third round (86th overall) by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2021 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Eric |date=April 30, 2021 |title=Vikings Select Ohio State Guard Wyatt Davis with 86th Overall Pick |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-select-ohio-state-guard-wyatt-davis-with-86th-overall-pick |access-date=May 30, 2023 |website=Minnesota Vikings}}
Heading into his inaugural training camp in the NFL, Davis was the starting right guard for the Vikings, but he also faced competition from Oli Udoh. After struggling heavily in the Vikings' preseason games, Davis was named the backup right guard behind Udoh for the 2021 season.
Davis finished his rookie season having appeared in 6 games (0 starts), playing exclusively on special teams and recording zero offensive snaps.
Davis competed for a starting job in training camp against Udoh, Jesse Davis, and rookie Ed Ingram. On August 30, 2022, Davis was waived by the Vikings as a part of final roster cuts.{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2022 |title=Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/roster-moves-initial-53-man-waived-injured-2022 |access-date=May 30, 2023 |website=Vikings.com}}
=New York Giants (first stint)=
On September 1, 2022, the New York Giants signed Davis to their practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Sanudo |first=Ryan |date=September 1, 2022 |title=Giants Sign 4 Including 2021 Third-Round Pick |url=https://heavy.com/sports/new-york-giants/giants-sign-former-vikings-lineman/ |access-date=September 1, 2022 |website=Heavy.com |language=en-US}}
= New Orleans Saints =
On September 8, 2022, the New Orleans Saints signed Davis to their active roster.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2022 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-x9516 |access-date=May 30, 2023 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}} He was waived on November 8.
=Arizona Cardinals=
On November 9, 2022, Davis was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals. He was released on December 27, 2022.{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=November 9, 2022 |title=Will Hernandez Goes To IR; Cardinals Claim OL Wyatt Davis |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/will-hernandez-goes-to-ir-cardinals-claim-ol-wyatt-davis |access-date=May 30, 2023 |website=AZCardinals.com}}
=New York Giants (second stint)=
On December 28, 2022, Davis was claimed off waivers by the Giants.{{Cite web |last=Salomone |first=Dan |date=December 28, 2022 |title=Giants claim G Wyatt Davis off waivers from Cardinals; TE Chris Myarick waived |url=https://www.giants.com/news/wyatt-davis-ohio-state-buckeyes-cardinals-vikings-saints-roster |access-date=May 30, 2023 |website=Giants.com}} He was waived/injured on August 29, 2023, and placed on injured reserve.{{Cite web |last=Eisen |first=Michael |date=August 29, 2023 |title=Giants announce 53-man roster for 2023 |url=https://www.giants.com/news/new-york-giants-roster-2023-nfl-season-joe-schoen-brian-daboll-transactions |access-date=2025-04-26 |website=Giants.com}}
=Cleveland Browns=
On June 7, 2024, Davis signed with the Cleveland Browns.{{Cite web |date=June 7, 2024 |title=Browns sign G Wyatt Davis |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-g-wyatt-davis |access-date=2025-04-26 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}} He was waived on August 26.{{cite web | title=Browns reduce roster to 74 players, return 5 to active roster | website=Cleveland Browns | date=2024-08-26 | url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-reduce-roster-to-78-players-return-5-to-active-roster | access-date=2024-11-04}}
Personal life
Davis is the son of actor Duane Davis, mother Inge Davis and the grandson of Pro Football Hall of Famer Willie Davis.{{Cite web |last=Landis |first=Bill |date=November 29, 2019 |title=How Ohio State stole Wyatt Davis, and the delicate balance it now faces with offensive line change |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/683548/2018/11/29/how-ohio-state-stole-wyatt-davis-and-the-delicate-balance-it-now-faces-with-offensive-line-change/ |access-date=December 17, 2019 |website=The Athletic}}
References
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External links
- [https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/roster/wyatt-davis/ Ohio State Buckeyes bio]
{{2019 NCAA Division I FBS College Football Consensus All-Americans}}
{{2020 NCAA Division I FBS College Football Consensus All-Americans}}
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