Carl Davis (American football)

Carl Davis

Davis in the 2015 NFL season.
No. 94 Baltimore Ravens
Position:	Nose tackle
Personal information
Date of birth:	March 2, 1992
Place of birth:	Detroit, Michigan
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	320 lb (145 kg)
Career information
High school:	Adlai E. Stevenson High School
College:	Iowa
NFL draft:	2015 / Round: 3 / Pick: 90
Career history
Baltimore Ravens (2015–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
Second Team All-Big Ten (2014)
Career NFL statistics as of 2015
Total tackles: 11 Sacks: 0.0 Forced fumbles: 0 Pass deflections: 2 Player stats at NFL.com

Carl Davis (born March 2, 1992) is an American football nose tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa.

Early years

Davis attended Adlai Stevenson High School, where he was named first team All-state by The Detroit Free Press, Detroit News and Macomb Daily. He was a first team All-conference as a senior after earning second team honors as a junior. As a junior, he collected 47 tackles, with eight tackles for loss, 15 QB hurries and three QB sacks, helping prep team post 10-2 mark. He recorded 58 tackles as a senior, including six QB sacks while leading his team to a 13-1 record and advancing to the state championship game at Ford Field. Also blocked two field goals, had one interception and scored one touchdown. Davis also lettered in basketball and track and field.

College career

Davis was redshirted as a true freshman at the University of Iowa in 2010. As a redshirt freshman in 2011, Davis played in six games and had two tackles. As a sophomore in 2012, he played in 11 games making eight tackles. Davis became a first year starter as a junior in 2013, starting all 13 games.^[1][2] He finished the season with 42 tackles and 1.5 sacks.^[3] Davis entered his senior season in 2014 as a starter for the second consecutive year.^[4][5]

Professional Career

Davis was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2015 NFL Draft in the 3rd round, after unexpectedly sliding down the draft. ^[6]

References

1. Iowa’s Carl Davis drops weight, makes impact
2. Iowa's Carl Davis is one of best defensive tackles in nation
3. Detroit's Carl Davis sees stock rise as possible NFL prospect on Iowa D-line
4. Davis’ story is one of perseverance, tribute to Iowa’s process with players
5. Miller: Carl Davis' attention to detail lifts his NFL future
6. Carl Davis selected 90th overall in the third round by the Ravens

External links

• Iowa Hawkeyes bio