Demario Davis

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Demario Davis
No. 56 Cleveland Browns
Position: Inside linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1989-01-11) January 11, 1989 (age 36)
Place of birth: Collins, Mississippi
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Career information
High school: Brandon (MS)
College: Arkansas State
NFL draft: 2012 / Round: 3 / Pick: 77
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2015
Total tackles: 349
Sacks: 6.5
Forced fumbles: 0
Fumble recoveries: 4
Interceptions: 1
Player stats at NFL.com

Demario Davis (born January 11, 1989[1]) is an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arkansas State.

Early years

Davis attended Brandon High School in Brandon, Mississippi, where he was a three-sport athlete in football, basketball and track. In football, he played mostly wide receiver as sophomore and junior, helping lead the team to its 14th playoff appearance in the last 16 years with a 7-5 record. As a senior, he recorded 81 tackles, six interceptions and one sack, while also receiving over 30 passes for 386 receiving yards with four scores. He was also a starter on the Brandon basketball team and competed as a high jumper with the varsity track & field team. He was selected to the Sun Belt First Team All-State team and was named to the Clarion Ledger All-Metro team.[2]

Professional career

2012 NFL Draft

Pre-draft measurables
Ht Wt 40-yd dash 10-yd split 20-yd split 20-ss 3-cone Vert Broad BP
6 ft 2 in 235 lb 4.58 s 1.63 s 2.72 s 4.28 s 7.19 s 38.5 in 10 ft 4 in 32 reps
10 and 20 yard splits taken from Pro Day. All other values from NFL combine.[3]

New York Jets

The New York Jets drafted Davis in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft.[4] Davis was praised by head coach Rex Ryan who likened some of Davis' leadership attributes to those of Ray Lewis.[5] Davis signed a four-year contract on May 31, 2012 worth approximately $2.9 million.[5]

Cleveland Browns

On March 16, 2016, Davis signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Cleveland Browns.[6]

Personal life

Davis is a Christian.[7] His cousin is the late former NFL quarterback Steve McNair.[8]

References

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