Wyatt Davis
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Davis with Ohio State in 2019
No. 67 – New York Giants
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-17) February 17, 1999 (age 24)
Rancho Palos Verdes, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:St. John Bosco (Bellflower, California)
College:Ohio State (2017–2020)
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 3 / Pick: 86
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Games played:9
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Wyatt Davis (born February 17, 1999) is an American football guard for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Early years

Davis grew up in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, and attended St. John Bosco High School.[1] 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.[2][3]

College career

Davis redshirted his true freshman season in 2017.[4][5] 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.[6][7] 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.[8][9] Davis was named to the Big Ten Network's second-team All-Decade team for the 2010s.[10]

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.[11][12][13] He declared for the 2021 NFL Draft following the season.[14]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span Bench press
6 ft 3+5⁄8 in
(1.92 m) 		315 lb
(143 kg) 		33+7⁄8 in
(0.86 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 25 reps
All values from Pro Day[15][16]

Minnesota Vikings

Davis was drafted in the third round (86th overall) by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2021 NFL Draft.[17]

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.[18]

New York Giants

On September 1, 2022, the New York Giants signed Davis to their practice squad.[19]

New Orleans Saints

On September 8, 2022, the New Orleans Saints signed Davis to their active roster.[20] 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. [21]

New York Giants (second stint)

On December 28, 2022, Davis was claimed off waivers by the Giants.[22] He was waived/injured on August 29, 2023 and placed on injured reserve.[23]

Personal life

Davis is the son of actor Duane Davis, mother Inge Davis and the grandson of Pro Football Hall of Famer Willie Davis.[24]

References

  1. ^ Sayles, Damon (March 1, 2016). "Famous Bloodlines and Aggressive Play Style Helped Make Wyatt Davis a 5-Star". Bleacher Report. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  2. ^ "Ohio State lands five-star offensive lineman Wyatt Davis". SI.com. June 25, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  3. ^ Hiserman, Mike (January 31, 2017). "Why Wyatt, why are you leaving us to play football at Ohio State?". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  4. ^ Biddle, Dave (December 21, 2018). "Wyatt Davis: From 5-star, to redshirt, to starter". 247Sports.com. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  5. ^ Lesmerises, Doug (January 24, 2018). "Ohio State's 2018 offensive line: Depth chart projection". Cleveland.com. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  6. ^ Schutte, Dustin (August 8, 2019). "WATCH: Ohio State assistant Greg Studrawa pays ultimate compliment to OL Wyatt Davis". SaturdayTradition.com. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  7. ^ "Rose Bowl: Ohio State guard Wyatt Davis, of St. John Bosco fame, back home for second-career start vs. Washington". FoxSports.com. December 27, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  8. ^ Murphy, Patrick (December 17, 2019). "Chase Young, Jeffrey Okudah earn consensus All-American honors". 247Sports.com.
  9. ^ Baird, Nathan (December 17, 2019). "ESPN college football All-America 2019: Ohio State's Wyatt Davis, Jeff Okudah and Chase Young honored". Cleveland.com. Retrieved December 17, 2019.
  10. ^ Murphy, Patrick (June 30, 2020). "Wyatt Davis named to Big Ten's All-Decade first team". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  11. ^ Landis, Bill (September 11, 2020). "Inside Wyatt Davis' decision to opt out, and what comes next". The Athletic. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  12. ^ "Ohio State offensive lineman Wyatt Davis to opt back in for 2020 season". The Columbus Dispatch. September 16, 2020. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  13. ^ Gulick, Brendan (January 7, 2021). "Wyatt Davis Becomes Unanimous All-American, Haskell Garrett and Shaun Wade Also Earn First Team Honors". SI.com. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  14. ^ Madden, Erin (January 18, 2021). "Ohio State Star Wyatt Davis Declares For The NFL Draft". SI.com. Retrieved March 24, 2021.
  15. ^ "Wyatt Davis Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  16. ^ "2021 Draft Scout Wyatt Davis, Ohio State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  17. ^ Smith, Eric (April 30, 2021). "Vikings Select Ohio State Guard Wyatt Davis with 86th Overall Pick". Minnesota Vikings. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  18. ^ "Vikings Announce Roster Moves, Set Initial 53-Man Roster". Vikings.com. August 30, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  19. ^ Sanudo, Ryan (September 1, 2022). "Giants Sign 4 Including 2021 Third-Round Pick". Heavy.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  20. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce roster moves". NewOrleansSaints.com. September 8, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  21. ^ Urban, Darren (November 9, 2022). "Will Hernandez Goes To IR; Cardinals Claim OL Wyatt Davis". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  22. ^ Salomone, Dan (December 28, 2022). "Giants claim G Wyatt Davis off waivers from Cardinals; TE Chris Myarick waived". Giants.com. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  23. ^ Eisen, Michael (August 29, 2023). "Giants announce 53-man roster for 2023". Giants.com.
  24. ^ Landis, Bill (November 29, 2019). "How Ohio State stole Wyatt Davis, and the delicate balance it now faces with offensive line change". The Athletic. Retrieved December 17, 2019.

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2019 College Football All-America Team consensus selections
2020 College Football All-America Team consensus selections
Minnesota Vikings 2021 NFL Draft selections
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