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{{About|the [[American football]] [[tight end]]|the [[defensive lineman]]|Fred Davis (defensive lineman)|others named Fred Davis|Fred Davis (disambiguation)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1986)}}
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* [[Washington Redskins]] ({{NFL Year|2008}}–{{NFL Year|2013}})
* [[New England Patriots]] ({{NFL Year|2015}})*
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* Washington Redskins' Offensive Player of the Year ([[2011 Washington Redskins season|2011]])
* Consensus First-team All-[[Pacific-10 Conference|Pac-10]] (2007)
* Second-team [[Associated Press|AP]] [[All-America]]n (2007)
* [[John Mackey Award]] (2007)
* [[John Mackey Award]] (2007)
* First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2007 College Football All-America Team|2007]])
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* First-team [[List of All-Pac-12 Conference football teams|All-Pac-10]] ([[2007 All-Pacific-10 Conference football team|2007]])
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'''Frederick Martin Davis'''<ref>{{cite web | title=ESPN Profile | work= ESPN.com | url=http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/playerinfo?playerId=11282 |accessdate=}}</ref> (born January 15, 1986) is a former [[American football]] [[tight end]]. He was drafted by the [[Washington Redskins]] in the second round of the [[2008 NFL Draft]]. He played [[college football]] at [[USC Trojans football|USC]].
'''Frederick Martin Davis'''<ref>{{cite web | title=ESPN Profile | work=ESPN.com | url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/11282 | access-date=January 17, 2014 | archive-date=May 18, 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150518090837/http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/playerinfo?playerId=11282 | url-status=live }}</ref> (born January 15, 1986) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[tight end]] for the [[Washington Redskins]] (now Commanders) of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He was selected by Washington in the second round of the [[2008 NFL draft]]. He played [[college football]] for the [[USC Trojans football|USC Trojans]], earning first-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] honors and winning the [[John Mackey Award]] as the nation's top tight end in 2007.


==Early years==
==Early life==
Davis prepped at [[Rogers High School (Toledo, Ohio)|Rogers High School]] in Toledo. He was on the [[USA Today]] All-USA second team. According to Scout.com, Davis was rated the second best wide receiver in his recruiting class coming out of high school.<ref>[http://usc.scout.com/a.z?s=15&p=9&c=4&yr=2004 USC 2004 Football Recruiting Class]</ref> Davis played in the 2004 [[U.S. Army All-American Bowl]].
Davis prepped at [[Rogers High School (Toledo, Ohio)|Rogers High School]] in Toledo. He was on the [[USA Today]] All-USA second-team. According to Scout.com, Davis was rated the second best wide receiver in his recruiting class coming out of high school.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://usc.scout.com/a.z?s=15&p=9&c=4&yr=2004 |title=USC 2004 Football Recruiting Class |access-date=July 5, 2007 |archive-date=February 6, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120206010714/http://usc.scout.com/a.z?s=15&p=9&c=4&yr=2004 |url-status=live }}</ref> Davis played in the 2004 [[U.S. Army All-American Bowl]].


As a high school junior, Davis considered attending [[Ohio State University]] because it was the first program to offer him an [[athletic scholarship]]. His senior season resulted in many other offers, with USC winning out with a combination of weather, location, coaches, quality players and a style of offense that suited Davis; he conversed the matter over with fellow recruit [[Dwayne Jarrett]] before they both decided to join the Trojans.<ref name=WRSC>LQ Singian, [http://wearesc.com/news/story.php?article=1260 Exit Interview: Fred Davis], WeAreSC.com, August 21, 2008, Accessed August 24, 2008.</ref>
As a high school junior, Davis considered attending [[Ohio State University]] because it was the first program to offer him an [[athletic scholarship]]. His senior season resulted in many other offers, with USC winning out with a combination of weather, location, coaches, quality players and a style of offense that suited Davis; he conversed the matter over with fellow recruit [[Dwayne Jarrett]] before they both decided to join the Trojans.<ref name=WRSC>LQ Singian, [http://wearesc.com/news/story.php?article=1260 Exit Interview: Fred Davis] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080911205616/http://www.wearesc.com/news/story.php?article=1260 |date=September 11, 2008 }}, WeAreSC.com, August 21, 2008, Accessed August 24, 2008.</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
Davis graduated from [[Robert S. Rogers High School]] in [[Toledo, Ohio|Toledo]], [[Ohio|OH]], a semester early to start spring training with the Trojans.<ref name=LAT092607>Gary Klein, [http://articles.latimes.com/2007/sep/26/sports/sp-uscdavis26 It takes a while, but Davis catches on], ''Los Angeles Times'', September 26, 2007, Accessed August 24, 2008.</ref> Tired of the [[Recruiting (college athletics)|recruiting]] process that accompanies top prospects, Davis secretly left Ohio to enroll at USC.<ref name="WRSC"/> Recruited as a [[wide receiver]], he showed solid speed and raw athletic ability but lacked the route-running skills and ball-catching ability of other receivers. After consulting with then-[[offensive coordinator]] [[Norm Chow]], Davis decided to try converting to tight end.<ref name="LAT092607"/>
Davis graduated from [[Robert S. Rogers High School]] in [[Toledo, Ohio|Toledo]], [[Ohio|OH]], a semester early to start spring training with the Trojans.<ref name=LAT092607>Gary Klein, [https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-sep-26-sp-uscdavis26-story.html It takes a while, but Davis catches on], ''Los Angeles Times'', September 26, 2007, Accessed August 24, 2008.</ref> Tired of the [[Recruiting (college athletics)|recruiting]] process that accompanies top prospects, Davis secretly left Ohio to enroll at USC.<ref name="WRSC"/> Recruited as a [[wide receiver]], he showed solid speed and raw athletic ability but lacked the route-running skills and ball-catching ability of other receivers. After consulting with then-[[offensive coordinator]] [[Norm Chow]], Davis decided to try converting to tight end.<ref name="LAT092607"/>


His freshman year, Davis contributed as a reserve to the eventual-national champion [[2004 USC Trojans football team]], playing in nine games and catching four passes behind fellow tight ends [[Dominique Byrd]] and [[Alex Holmes]]. However, because of repeated incidences of tardiness, reporting late after trips back to Ohio, Davis was not allowed to travel with the Trojans to the [[BCS National Championship Game]] in [[2005 BCS National Championship Game|2005 Orange Bowl]]. Davis reapplied himself the next season, catching 13 passes in 13 games during the [[2005 USC Trojans football team|2005 season]], including two in the [[2006 Rose Bowl]]. During the [[2006 USC Trojans football team|2006 season]], Davis started ten games and caught 38 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns.<ref name="LAT092607"/>
His freshman year, Davis contributed as a reserve to the eventual-national champion [[2004 USC Trojans football team]], playing in nine games and catching four passes behind fellow tight ends [[Dominique Byrd]] and [[Alex Holmes]]. However, because of repeated incidences of tardiness, reporting late after trips back to Ohio, Davis was not allowed to travel with the Trojans to the [[BCS National Championship Game]] in [[2005 BCS National Championship Game|2005 Orange Bowl]]. Davis reapplied himself the next season, catching 13 passes in 13 games during the [[2005 USC Trojans football team|2005 season]], including two in the [[2006 Rose Bowl]]. During the [[2006 USC Trojans football team|2006 season]], Davis started ten games and caught 38 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns.<ref name="LAT092607"/>
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[[Image:102007-USC-ND-fdtd.jpg|left|thumb|Fred Davis comes down with a one-handed touchdown against the [[2007 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team|Notre Dame Fighting Irish]]]]
[[Image:102007-USC-ND-fdtd.jpg|left|thumb|Fred Davis comes down with a one-handed touchdown against the [[2007 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team|Notre Dame Fighting Irish]]]]


Davis was a preseason team All-[[Pacific-10 Conference]] player prior to 2007 and was considered a likely high draft choice for the [[2008 NFL Draft]]. He was on the 2007 [[Mackey Award]] watch list. Against [[Washington State Cougars|Washington State]], Davis had the best game of his career, with nine receptions for 124 yards and two touchdowns.<ref name=AP092207a>John Nadel, [https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/recap?gid=200709220062 (1) USC 47, Washington St. 14], Associated Press, September 22, 2007.</ref> The performance marked the most yards receiving ever in a game by a Trojans tight end.<ref name=LAT092407>Gary Klein, [http://www.latimes.com/sports/college/usc/la-sp-uscrep24sep24,1,232536.story Trojans find the right balance], ''Los Angeles Times'', September 24, 2007.</ref> Prior to that, Davis had never caught more than six passes or gained more than 68 receiving yards in a game.<ref name="LAT092607"/>
Davis was a preseason team All-[[Pacific-10 Conference]] player prior to 2007 and was considered a likely high draft choice for the [[2008 NFL draft]]. He was on the 2007 [[Mackey Award]] watch list. Against [[Washington State Cougars|Washington State]], Davis had the best game of his career, with nine receptions for 124 yards and two touchdowns.<ref name=AP092207a>John Nadel, [https://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/recap?gid=200709220062 (1) USC 47, Washington St. 14] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080109013457/http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/recap?gid=200709220062 |date=January 9, 2008 }}, Associated Press, September 22, 2007.</ref> The performance marked the most yards receiving ever in a game by a Trojans tight end.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Klein |first=Gary |date=2007-09-24 |title=USC rewind & fast forward |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2007-sep-24-sp-uscrep24-story.html |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=Los Angeles Times |language=en-US}}</ref> Prior to that, Davis had never caught more than six passes or gained more than 68 receiving yards in a game.<ref name="LAT092607"/>


At the end of the 2007 regular season, Davis was selected to the All-Pac-10 Conference first team by league coaches.<ref name=PAC10120307>[http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120307aal.html Pac-10 Football Awards and All-Conference Team Announced] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212025224/http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120307aal.html |date=2009-02-12 }}, Pacific 10 Conference, December 3, 2007.</ref> He was also selected to the [[SI.com]] All-American Second Team.<ref name=SIaa2007>[http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/12/10/all.americas/index.html SI.com's All-Americas], SI.com, December 11, 2007.</ref> Davis became the first USC player to win the Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end.<ref name=LAT120707>Gary Klein, [http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-fbcrep7dec07,1,5253193.story Rose Bowl says no deal, for now], ''Los Angeles Times'', December 7, 2007.</ref> When asked his favorite game as a USC player, Davis noted the 2006 Rose Bowl.<ref name="WRSC"/>
At the end of the 2007 regular season, Davis was selected to the All-Pac-10 Conference first-team by league coaches.<ref name=PAC10120307>[http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120307aal.html Pac-10 Football Awards and All-Conference Team Announced] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090212025224/http://www.pac-10.org/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120307aal.html |date=February 12, 2009 }}, Pacific 10 Conference, December 3, 2007.</ref> He was also selected to the [[SI.com]] All-American Second-team.<ref name=SIaa2007>[http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/12/10/all.americas/index.html SI.com's All-Americas] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071213030240/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/12/10/all.americas/index.html |date=December 13, 2007 }}, SI.com, December 11, 2007.</ref> Davis became the first USC player to win the Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end.<ref name=LAT120707>Gary Klein, [http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-fbcrep7dec07,1,5253193.story Rose Bowl says no deal, for now], ''Los Angeles Times'', December 7, 2007.</ref> When asked his favorite game as a USC player, Davis noted the 2006 Rose Bowl.<ref name="WRSC"/>


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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====2008 season====
====2008 season====
Davis was [[NFL draft|drafted]] in the second round of the [[2008 NFL Draft]] by the [[Washington Redskins]]. On May 4, the last day of the Redskins mini-camp, Davis overslept and missed the morning practice. Head Coach [[Jim Zorn]] said that he's young, and he understands that Davis just messed up. On July 19, Davis received a four-year contract from the Redskins worth $3.5 million, including $1.8 million in bonus money.
Davis was [[NFL draft|drafted]] in the second round of the [[2008 NFL draft]] by the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/draft.htm |access-date=2023-05-11 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> On May 4, the last day of the Redskins mini-camp, Davis overslept and missed the morning practice. On July 19, Davis received a four-year contract from the Redskins worth $3.5 million, including $1.8 million in bonus money.


Davis was not much of a factor during the [[2008 NFL Season|2008 season]], partially due to the lack of playing time, for the [[Washington Redskins]]. He caught three passes for 27 yards.
Davis was not much of a factor during the [[2008 NFL season|2008 season]], partially due to the lack of playing time, for the [[Washington Redskins]]. He caught three passes for 27 yards.


====2009 season====
====2009 season====
[[File:Fred davis 2010.jpg|thumb|Davis in the 2009 preseason wearing his original jersey #86.]]
[[File:Fred davis 2010.jpg|thumb|Davis in the 2009 preseason wearing his original jersey #86.]]
During the [[2009 NFL Season|2009 season]], in a Week 7 game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, Davis caught his first [[touchdown]] and recorded a career-high 7 catches for 78 yards. Davis was playing first-string tight end for most of this game due to an injury to starter [[Chris Cooley (American football)|Chris Cooley]]. He finished the season with 48 receptions for 509 yards and 6 touchdowns.
During the [[2009 NFL season|2009 season]], in a Week 7 game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, Davis caught his first [[touchdown]] and recorded a career-high 7 catches for 78 yards. Davis was playing first-string tight end for most of this game due to an injury to starter [[Chris Cooley (American football)|Chris Cooley]]. He finished the season with 48 receptions for 509 yards and 6 touchdowns.


====2010 season====
====2010 season====
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====2011 season====
====2011 season====
During the 2011 preseason, Davis switched from his original jersey number of 86 to 83.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/fred-davis-switches-jersey-number-eyes-breakout/2011/07/29/gIQAhT0jhI_blog.html|title=Fred Davis switches jersey number, eyes breakout|last=Jones|first=Mike|date=July 29, 2011|accessdate=2012-07-19}}</ref> In the [[2011 NFL Season|2011 season]], Davis would eventually become the starting tight end after starter, [[Chris Cooley (American football)|Chris Cooley]], was placed on injured reserve. In Week 14, Davis and teammate, [[Trent Williams]], were suspended for four games after repeatedly failing league drug tests.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tight End Fred Davis and Left Tackle Trent Williams Suspended for the Remainder of the Season|url=http://www.redskins101.com/2011/12/05/washington-redskins-tight-end-fred-davis-and-left-tackle-trent-williams-suspended-for-the-remainder-of-the-season/}}</ref>
During the 2011 preseason, Davis switched from his original jersey number of 86 to 83.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/fred-davis-switches-jersey-number-eyes-breakout/2011/07/29/gIQAhT0jhI_blog.html|title=Fred Davis switches jersey number, eyes breakout|last=Jones|first=Mike|date=July 29, 2011|access-date=July 19, 2012|archive-date=March 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160310165412/https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/fred-davis-switches-jersey-number-eyes-breakout/2011/07/29/gIQAhT0jhI_blog.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In the [[2011 NFL season|2011 season]], Davis would eventually become the starting tight end after starter, [[Chris Cooley (American football)|Chris Cooley]], was placed on injured reserve. In Week 14, Davis and teammate, [[Trent Williams]], were suspended for four games after repeatedly failing league drug tests.<ref>{{cite web|title=Tight End Fred Davis and Left Tackle Trent Williams Suspended for the Remainder of the Season|url=http://www.redskins101.com/2011/12/05/washington-redskins-tight-end-fred-davis-and-left-tackle-trent-williams-suspended-for-the-remainder-of-the-season/|access-date=December 6, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426022957/http://www.redskins101.com/2011/12/05/washington-redskins-tight-end-fred-davis-and-left-tackle-trent-williams-suspended-for-the-remainder-of-the-season/|archive-date=April 26, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Starting in 12 games, he finished the season recording career highs of 59 receptions and 796 yards, as well as having three touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com| url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Roster-Review-Tight-Ends/13ebf685-b1f7-42c9-abbc-9d1943264c6c | title=Roster Review: Tight Ends | last=Tinsman|first=Brian|date=February 17, 2012| accessdate=2012-06-10}}</ref> Despite his suspension, he was named the Redskins' 2011 Offensive Player of Year.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/fred-davis-london-fletcher-lorenzo-alexander-named-redskins-2011-players-of-the-year/2012/08/24/09696d38-ee16-11e1-afd8-097e90f99d05_blog.html|last=Jones|first=Mike|title=Fred Davis, London Fletcher, Lorenzo Alexander named Redskins’ 2011 players of the year|date=August 24, 2012|accessdate=2012-08-24}}</ref>
Starting in 12 games, he finished the season recording career highs of 59 receptions and 796 yards, as well as having three touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Roster-Review-Tight-Ends/13ebf685-b1f7-42c9-abbc-9d1943264c6c|title=Roster Review: Tight Ends|last=Tinsman|first=Brian|date=February 17, 2012|access-date=June 10, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512050654/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Roster-Review-Tight-Ends/13ebf685-b1f7-42c9-abbc-9d1943264c6c|archive-date=May 12, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Despite his suspension, he was named the Redskins' 2011 Offensive Player of Year.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/fred-davis-london-fletcher-lorenzo-alexander-named-redskins-2011-players-of-the-year/2012/08/24/09696d38-ee16-11e1-afd8-097e90f99d05_blog.html|last=Jones|first=Mike|title=Fred Davis, London Fletcher, Lorenzo Alexander named Redskins' 2011 players of the year|date=August 24, 2012|access-date=August 24, 2012|archive-date=August 26, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826194700/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/fred-davis-london-fletcher-lorenzo-alexander-named-redskins-2011-players-of-the-year/2012/08/24/09696d38-ee16-11e1-afd8-097e90f99d05_blog.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


====2012 season====
====2012 season====
On March 2, 2012, the Washington Redskins placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Davis.<ref>{{cite news | work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-readying-franchise-tag-for-fred-davis/2012/03/02/gIQAl8lumR_blog.html | title=Redskins use franchise tag on TE Fred Davis | accessdate=2012-03-02 | first=Mike | last=Jones | date=March 2, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | work=WashingtonPost.com |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-opted-for-non-exclusive-franchise-tag-on-fred-davis/2012/03/05/gIQAxnw4tR_blog.html?tid=pm_sports_pop | title=Redskins opted for non-exclusive franchise tag on Fred Davis | accessdate=2012-03-06 | first=Mike | last=Jones | date=March 6, 2012}}</ref>
On March 2, 2012, the Washington Redskins placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Davis.<ref>{{cite news | work=WashingtonPost.com | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-readying-franchise-tag-for-fred-davis/2012/03/02/gIQAl8lumR_blog.html | title=Redskins use franchise tag on TE Fred Davis | access-date=March 2, 2012 | first=Mike | last=Jones | date=March 2, 2012 | archive-date=March 3, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303164852/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-readying-franchise-tag-for-fred-davis/2012/03/02/gIQAl8lumR_blog.html | url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news | work=WashingtonPost.com | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-opted-for-non-exclusive-franchise-tag-on-fred-davis/2012/03/05/gIQAxnw4tR_blog.html?tid=pm_sports_pop | title=Redskins opted for non-exclusive franchise tag on Fred Davis | access-date=March 6, 2012 | first=Mike | last=Jones | date=March 6, 2012 | archive-date=March 9, 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309232945/https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/redskins-opted-for-non-exclusive-franchise-tag-on-fred-davis/2012/03/05/gIQAxnw4tR_blog.html?tid=pm_sports_pop | url-status=live }}</ref>
On March 16, 2012, he signed his one-year, franchise-player tender contract worth $5.446 million.<ref>{{cite news | work=WashingtonPost.com | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/fred-davis-signs-one-year-contract-with-redskins/2012/03/16/gIQA1wi3GS_blog.html | title=Fred Davis signs one-year contract with Redskins | accessdate=2012-03-16 | first=Mark | last=Maske | date=March 16, 2012}}</ref> After the release of [[Chris Cooley (American football)|Chris Cooley]], he was officially named the Redskins' starting tight end. In the Week 7 game against the [[New York Giants]], Davis tore his [[Achilles tendon]] in the first half, ending his [[2012 Washington Redskins season|2012 season]].<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000082654/article/fred-davis-reportedly-suffers-torn-achilles-tendon|title=Fred Davis out for season with torn Achilles tendon|first=Gregg|last=Rosenthal|date=October 21, 2012|accessdate=2012-10-21}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|first=Andrew|last=Walker|date= October 21, 2012|accessdate=2012-10-21|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Davis-Has-Torn-Achilles-Done-For-Season/f860a946-5e91-43e3-80ff-0521589a9a06|title=Davis Has Torn Achilles, Done For Season}}</ref> Cooley was eventually brought back to replace Davis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bears-defeat-lions-to-maintain-nfc-north-lead-1.4142679 |title=Bears defeat Lions to maintain NFC North lead |publisher=[[Newsday]] |date= |quote=Tight end Chris Cooley passed a physical and agreed to rejoin the Redskins a day after tight end Fred Davis was lost for the season with an Achilles tendon injury. |accessdate=2012-10-23}}</ref> He finished the season with 325 yards on 24 receptions and no touchdowns.
On March 16, 2012, he signed his one-year, franchise-player tender contract worth $5.446 million.<ref>{{cite news | work=WashingtonPost.com | url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/fred-davis-signs-one-year-contract-with-redskins/2012/03/16/gIQA1wi3GS_blog.html | title=Fred Davis signs one-year contract with Redskins | access-date=March 16, 2012 | first=Mark | last=Maske | date=March 16, 2012 | archive-date=March 18, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120318080754/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/post/fred-davis-signs-one-year-contract-with-redskins/2012/03/16/gIQA1wi3GS_blog.html | url-status=live }}</ref> After the release of [[Chris Cooley (American football)|Chris Cooley]], he was officially named the Redskins' starting tight end. In the Week 7 game against the [[New York Giants]], Davis tore his [[Achilles tendon]] in the first half, ending his [[2012 Washington Redskins season|2012 season]].<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000082654/article/fred-davis-reportedly-suffers-torn-achilles-tendon|title=Fred Davis out for season with torn Achilles tendon|first=Gregg|last=Rosenthal|date=October 21, 2012|access-date=October 21, 2012|archive-date=October 22, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121022231341/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000082654/article/fred-davis-reportedly-suffers-torn-achilles-tendon|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|work=Redskins.com|first=Andrew|last=Walker|date= October 21, 2012|access-date=October 21, 2012|url=http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Davis-Has-Torn-Achilles-Done-For-Season/f860a946-5e91-43e3-80ff-0521589a9a06|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924085548/http://www.redskins.com/news-and-events/article-1/Davis-Has-Torn-Achilles-Done-For-Season/f860a946-5e91-43e3-80ff-0521589a9a06|url-status=dead|archive-date=September 24, 2015|title=Davis Has Torn Achilles, Done For Season}}</ref> Cooley was eventually brought back to replace Davis.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bears-defeat-lions-to-maintain-nfc-north-lead-1.4142679 |title=Bears defeat Lions to maintain NFC North lead |publisher=[[Newsday]] |quote=Tight end Chris Cooley passed a physical and agreed to rejoin the Redskins a day after tight end Fred Davis was lost for the season with an Achilles tendon injury. |access-date=October 23, 2012 |archive-date=September 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928112716/http://www.newsday.com/sports/football/bears-defeat-lions-to-maintain-nfc-north-lead-1.4142679 |url-status=live }}</ref> He finished the season with 325 yards on 24 receptions and no touchdowns.


====2013 season====
====2013 season====
On February 26, 2013, Davis was officially cleared by medical personnel to play.<ref>{{cite web|work=ESPN.com|url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8991662/washington-redskins-te-fred-davis-achilles-cleared-play|first=Adam|last=Schefter|date=February 26, 2013|accessdate=2013-03-30|title=Fred Davis cleared to play}}</ref> Set to become an unrestricted agent, he re-signed with the Redskins on March 29 to a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000155236/article/fred-davis-signs-contract-with-washington-redskins|title=Fred Davis decides to stay with Washington Redskins|first=Gregg|last=Rosenthal|date=March 29, 2013|accessdate=2013-03-30}}</ref> Before Davis could test the upcoming free agent market for the [[2014 NFL season|2014 season]], he was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating their substance-abuse policy.<ref>{{cite web|last=Breech|first=John|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24448694/redskins-te-fred-davis-suspended-indefinitely-by-nfl|title=Redskins TE Fred Davis suspended indefinitely by NFL|publisher=[[CBS Sports]]|date=2014-02-19|accessdate=2014-02-19}}</ref>
On February 26, 2013, Davis was officially cleared by medical personnel to play.<ref>{{cite web|work=ESPN.com|url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8991662/washington-redskins-te-fred-davis-achilles-cleared-play|first=Adam|last=Schefter|date=February 26, 2013|access-date=March 30, 2013|title=Fred Davis cleared to play|archive-date=March 1, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130301061011/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8991662/washington-redskins-te-fred-davis-achilles-cleared-play|url-status=live}}</ref> Set to become an unrestricted agent, he re-signed with the Redskins on March 29 to a one-year contract.<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/fred-davis-decides-to-stay-with-washington-redskins-0ap1000000155236|title=Fred Davis decides to stay with Washington Redskins|first=Gregg|last=Rosenthal|date=March 29, 2013|access-date=March 30, 2013|archive-date=March 31, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130331032406/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000155236/article/fred-davis-signs-contract-with-washington-redskins|url-status=live}}</ref> Before Davis could test the upcoming free agent market for the [[2014 NFL season|2014 season]], he was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating their substance-abuse policy.<ref>{{cite web|last=Breech|first=John|url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24448694/redskins-te-fred-davis-suspended-indefinitely-by-nfl|title=Redskins TE Fred Davis suspended indefinitely by NFL|work=[[CBS Sports]]|date=February 19, 2014|access-date=February 19, 2014|archive-date=February 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140224015631/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24448694/redskins-te-fred-davis-suspended-indefinitely-by-nfl|url-status=live}}</ref>


===New England Patriots===
===New England Patriots===


====2015 season====
====2015 season====
On May 1, 2015, Davis was reinstated by the league after being suspended for roughly a year.<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491683/article/exredskins-te-fred-davis-reinstated-from-suspension|title=Ex-Redskins TE Fred Davis reinstated from suspension|first=Chris|last=Wesseling|date=May 7, 2015|accessdate=2015-05-07}}. On May 11, 2015, he signed a 1-year deal with the New England Patriots.</ref> On May 11, 2015, Davis signed a one-year contract with the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Patra|first1=Kevin|title=Patriots agree to deal with TE Fred Davis|url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000492080/article/patriots-agree-to-deal-with-te-fred-davis|publisher=NFL.com|accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref> On June 19, 2015, Davis was released.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reiss|first1=Mike|title=Patriots cut Fred Davis|url=http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/13115682/fred-davis-cut-new-england-patriots|publisher=ESPN|accessdate=19 June 2015}}</ref>
On May 1, 2015, Davis was reinstated by the league after being suspended for roughly a year.<ref>{{cite web|work=NFL.com|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ex-redskins-te-fred-davis-reinstated-from-suspension-0ap3000000491683|title=Ex-Redskins TE Fred Davis reinstated from suspension|first=Chris|last=Wesseling|date=May 7, 2015|access-date=May 7, 2015|archive-date=May 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150509190756/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491683/article/exredskins-te-fred-davis-reinstated-from-suspension|url-status=live}}. On May 11, 2015, he signed a 1-year deal with the New England Patriots.</ref> On May 11, 2015, Davis signed a one-year contract with the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Patra|first1=Kevin|title=Patriots agree to deal with TE Fred Davis|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/new-england-pariots-sign-te-fred-davis-0ap3000000492080|work=NFL.com|access-date=May 11, 2015|archive-date=May 13, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513064201/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000492080/article/patriots-agree-to-deal-with-te-fred-davis|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 19, 2015, Davis was released.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Reiss|first1=Mike|title=Patriots cut Fred Davis|date=June 19, 2015|url=https://www.espn.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/13115682/fred-davis-cut-new-england-patriots|publisher=ESPN|access-date=June 19, 2015|archive-date=June 20, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150620030726/http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/13115682/fred-davis-cut-new-england-patriots|url-status=live}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
!rowspan="2"| Year
!rowspan="2"| Team
!colspan="2"| Games
!colspan="6"| Receiving
|-
! GP !! GS !! Tgt!! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
|-
! [[2008 NFL season|2008]] !! [[2008 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 11 || 2 || 10 || 3 || 27 || 9.0 || 15 || 0
|-
! [[2009 NFL season|2009]] !! [[2009 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| '''16''' || 10 || 76 || 48 || 509 || 10.6 || 29 || '''6'''
|-
! [[2010 NFL season|2010]] !! [[2010 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| '''16''' || 9 || 30 || 21 || 316 || '''15.0''' || '''71''' || 3
|-
⚫
! [[2011 NFL season|2011]] !! [[2011 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 12 || '''12''' || '''88''' || '''59''' || '''796''' || 13.5 || 42 || 3
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] !! [[2012 Washington Redskins season|Was]]
| 7 || 7 || 31 || 24 || 325 || 13.5 || 29 || 0
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] !! [[2013 Washington Redskins season|WAS]]
| 10 || 3 || 18 || 7 || 70 || 10.0 || 23 || 1
|-
! colspan="2"| !! 72 !! 43 !! 253 !! 162 !! 2,043 !! 12.6 !! 71 !! 13
|}


==Personal==
==Personal==
On January 10, 2011, a woman by the name of Makini R. Chaka filed a civil lawsuit against the Davis for an altercation that occurred between the two at a nightclub in Washington, D.C. Davis was accused of assaulting Chaka by dumping his drink on her.<ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/02/fred-davis-lawsuit-redskins-impersonating-santana-moss_n_1638553.html Fred Davis Lawsuit: Redskins TE Represents Himself In Civil Suit Against Makini R. Chaka]</ref><ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/fred-davis-accused-of-throwing-juice-on-a-woman-his-body-guard-claims-is-a-pimp/2012/06/29/gJQAlALZBW_blog.html|title=Fred Davis accused of throwing juice on a woman his body guard claims is a pimp|last=Kogod|first=Sarah|date=June 29, 2012|accessdate=2012-08-03}}</ref> The civil case is closed. During the September 17, 2013 ruling, Judge Laura Cordero wrote that Chaka “has established by a preponderance of evidence that Defendant Fred Davis assaulted and battered her.”
On January 10, 2011, a woman by the name of Makini R. Chaka filed a civil lawsuit against Davis for an altercation that occurred between the two at a nightclub in Washington, D.C. Davis was accused of assaulting Chaka by dumping his drink on her.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/02/fred-davis-lawsuit-redskins-impersonating-santana-moss_n_1638553.html |title=Fred Davis Lawsuit: Redskins TE Represents Himself In Civil Suit Against Makini R. Chaka |website=[[HuffPost]] |date=July 2, 2012 |access-date=August 4, 2012 |archive-date=July 15, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120715204008/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/07/02/fred-davis-lawsuit-redskins-impersonating-santana-moss_n_1638553.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/fred-davis-accused-of-throwing-juice-on-a-woman-his-body-guard-claims-is-a-pimp/2012/06/29/gJQAlALZBW_blog.html|title=Fred Davis accused of throwing juice on a woman his body guard claims is a pimp|last=Kogod|first=Sarah|date=June 29, 2012|access-date=August 3, 2012|archive-date=July 1, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120701034752/http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/dc-sports-bog/post/fred-davis-accused-of-throwing-juice-on-a-woman-his-body-guard-claims-is-a-pimp/2012/06/29/gJQAlALZBW_blog.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The civil case is closed. During the September 17, 2013 ruling, Judge Laura Cordero wrote that Chaka "has established by a preponderance of evidence that Defendant Fred Davis assaulted and battered her."


The judge awarded Chaka $186 in medical damages, $575 to compensate for damage to “her boots, her dress, [and] her hair weave.” The judge also awarded Chaka $9,000 in lost earnings and $10,000 in pain and suffering.<ref>[http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/capitalcomment/sports/redskins-player-fred-davis-must-pay-damages-for-assault-and-battery.php Redskins Player Fred Davis Must Pay Damages for “Assault and Battery”]</ref>
The judge awarded Chaka $186 in medical damages, $575 to compensate for damage to "her boots, her dress, [and] her hair weave." The judge also awarded Chaka $9,000 in lost earnings and $10,000 in pain and suffering.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/capitalcomment/sports/redskins-player-fred-davis-must-pay-damages-for-assault-and-battery.php |title=Redskins Player Fred Davis Must Pay Damages for "Assault and Battery" |date=September 17, 2013 |access-date=March 13, 2014 |archive-date=March 13, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313213142/http://www.washingtonian.com/blogs/capitalcomment/sports/redskins-player-fred-davis-must-pay-damages-for-assault-and-battery.php |url-status=live }}</ref>


On July 23, 2014, D.C. police announced that there was a warrant for Davis' arrest for assaulting his ex-girlfriend on June 2.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/former-redskins-player-fred-davis-sought-on-domestic-violence-related-charge-in-dc/2014/07/23/bbe58ccc-1285-11e4-8936-26932bcfd6ed_story.html|title=Former Redskins player Fred Davis sought on domestic violence related charge in D.C.|first=Peter|last=Hermann|date=July 23, 2014|accessdate=2014-07-23}}</ref> The next day, Davis surrendered himself to the police.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/former-redskins-player-fred-davis-surrenders-to-dc-police-on-warrant/2014/07/24/8898e0f2-1358-11e4-9285-4243a40ddc97_story.html?tid=hpModule_a4df998e-86a7-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394|title=Former Redskins player Fred Davis surrenders to D.C. police on warrant|first=Peter|last=Hermann|date=July 24, 2014|accessdate=2014-07-27}}</ref> The charges were dropped on August 27, 2014 due to insufficient evidence.<ref>[https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/prosecutors-drop-assault-charges-against-former-redskins-player-fred-davis/2014/08/27/707eb64c-2e31-11e4-994d-202962a9150c_story.html]</ref>
On July 23, 2014, D.C. police announced that there was a warrant for Davis' arrest for assaulting his ex-girlfriend on June 2.<ref>{{cite news|work=WashingtonPost.com|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/former-redskins-player-fred-davis-sought-on-domestic-violence-related-charge-in-dc/2014/07/23/bbe58ccc-1285-11e4-8936-26932bcfd6ed_story.html|title=Former Redskins player Fred Davis sought on domestic violence related charge in D.C.|first=Peter|last=Hermann|date=July 23, 2014|access-date=July 23, 2014|archive-date=July 24, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140724060119/http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/former-redskins-player-fred-davis-sought-on-domestic-violence-related-charge-in-dc/2014/07/23/bbe58ccc-1285-11e4-8936-26932bcfd6ed_story.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The next day, Davis surrendered himself to the police.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=[[The Washington Post]]|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/former-redskins-player-fred-davis-surrenders-to-dc-police-on-warrant/2014/07/24/8898e0f2-1358-11e4-9285-4243a40ddc97_story.html?tid=hpModule_a4df998e-86a7-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394|title=Former Redskins player Fred Davis surrenders to D.C. police on warrant|first=Peter|last=Hermann|date=July 24, 2014|access-date=July 27, 2014|archive-date=July 25, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140725082206/http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/former-redskins-player-fred-davis-surrenders-to-dc-police-on-warrant/2014/07/24/8898e0f2-1358-11e4-9285-4243a40ddc97_story.html?tid=hpModule_a4df998e-86a7-11e2-9d71-f0feafdd1394|url-status=live}}</ref> The charges were dropped on August 27, 2014 due to insufficient evidence.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/prosecutors-drop-assault-charges-against-former-redskins-player-fred-davis/2014/08/27/707eb64c-2e31-11e4-994d-202962a9150c_story.html |title=Prosecutors drop assault charges against former Redskins player Fred Davis |first=Keith L. |last=Alexander |date=August 27, 2014 |newspaper=[[The Washington Post]] |access-date=March 10, 2017 |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330082922/https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/prosecutors-drop-assault-charges-against-former-redskins-player-fred-davis/2014/08/27/707eb64c-2e31-11e4-994d-202962a9150c_story.html |url-status=live }}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Fred-Davis/6f1fc701-ed18-4fe1-b4d2-94d20170e616 Washington Redskins bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120729144951/http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/fred-davis/6f1fc701-ed18-4fe1-b4d2-94d20170e616/ |date=July 29, 2012 }}
*[http://usctrojans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/davis_fred00.html USC Trojans bio]
*[http://usctrojans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/davis_fred00.html USC Trojans bio] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070503235151/http://usctrojans.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/davis_fred00.html |date=May 3, 2007 }}


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This article is about the American football tight end. For the football defensive lineman, see Fred Davis (defensive lineman). For others named Fred Davis, see Fred Davis.

Fred Davis
refer to caption
Davis in 2011
No. 83, 86
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1986-01-15) January 15, 1986 (age 38)
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Rogers (Toledo, Ohio)
College:USC (2004–2007)
NFL draft:2008 / round: 2 / pick: 48
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:162
Receiving yards:2,043
Receiving TDs:13
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Frederick Martin Davis[1] (born January 15, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for the Washington Redskins (now Commanders) of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by Washington in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft. He played college football for the USC Trojans, earning first-team All-American honors and winning the John Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end in 2007.

Early life

[edit]

Davis prepped at Rogers High School in Toledo. He was on the USA Today All-USA second-team. According to Scout.com, Davis was rated the second best wide receiver in his recruiting class coming out of high school.[2] Davis played in the 2004 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

As a high school junior, Davis considered attending Ohio State University because it was the first program to offer him an athletic scholarship. His senior season resulted in many other offers, with USC winning out with a combination of weather, location, coaches, quality players and a style of offense that suited Davis; he conversed the matter over with fellow recruit Dwayne Jarrett before they both decided to join the Trojans.[3]

College career

[edit]

Davis graduated from Robert S. Rogers High School in Toledo, OH, a semester early to start spring training with the Trojans.[4] Tired of the recruiting process that accompanies top prospects, Davis secretly left Ohio to enroll at USC.[3] Recruited as a wide receiver, he showed solid speed and raw athletic ability but lacked the route-running skills and ball-catching ability of other receivers. After consulting with then-offensive coordinator Norm Chow, Davis decided to try converting to tight end.[4]

His freshman year, Davis contributed as a reserve to the eventual-national champion 2004 USC Trojans football team, playing in nine games and catching four passes behind fellow tight ends Dominique Byrd and Alex Holmes. However, because of repeated incidences of tardiness, reporting late after trips back to Ohio, Davis was not allowed to travel with the Trojans to the BCS National Championship Game in 2005 Orange Bowl. Davis reapplied himself the next season, catching 13 passes in 13 games during the 2005 season, including two in the 2006 Rose Bowl. During the 2006 season, Davis started ten games and caught 38 passes for 352 yards and three touchdowns.[4]

Fred Davis comes down with a one-handed touchdown against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Davis was a preseason team All-Pacific-10 Conference player prior to 2007 and was considered a likely high draft choice for the 2008 NFL draft. He was on the 2007 Mackey Award watch list. Against Washington State, Davis had the best game of his career, with nine receptions for 124 yards and two touchdowns.[5] The performance marked the most yards receiving ever in a game by a Trojans tight end.[6] Prior to that, Davis had never caught more than six passes or gained more than 68 receiving yards in a game.[4]

At the end of the 2007 regular season, Davis was selected to the All-Pac-10 Conference first-team by league coaches.[7] He was also selected to the SI.com All-American Second-team.[8] Davis became the first USC player to win the Mackey Award as the nation's top tight end.[9] When asked his favorite game as a USC player, Davis noted the 2006 Rose Bowl.[3]

Professional career

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Washington Redskins

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2008 season

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Davis was drafted in the second round of the 2008 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.[10] On May 4, the last day of the Redskins mini-camp, Davis overslept and missed the morning practice. On July 19, Davis received a four-year contract from the Redskins worth $3.5 million, including $1.8 million in bonus money.

Davis was not much of a factor during the 2008 season, partially due to the lack of playing time, for the Washington Redskins. He caught three passes for 27 yards.

2009 season

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Davis in the 2009 preseason wearing his original jersey #86.

During the 2009 season, in a Week 7 game vs. the Philadelphia Eagles, Davis caught his first touchdown and recorded a career-high 7 catches for 78 yards. Davis was playing first-string tight end for most of this game due to an injury to starter Chris Cooley. He finished the season with 48 receptions for 509 yards and 6 touchdowns.

2010 season

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In the 2010 season, Davis had 21 receptions for 316 receiving yards. He played in all 16 games of the season and started 9 of them.

2011 season

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During the 2011 preseason, Davis switched from his original jersey number of 86 to 83.[11] In the 2011 season, Davis would eventually become the starting tight end after starter, Chris Cooley, was placed on injured reserve. In Week 14, Davis and teammate, Trent Williams, were suspended for four games after repeatedly failing league drug tests.[12] Starting in 12 games, he finished the season recording career highs of 59 receptions and 796 yards, as well as having three touchdowns.[13] Despite his suspension, he was named the Redskins' 2011 Offensive Player of Year.[14]

2012 season

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On March 2, 2012, the Washington Redskins placed the non-exclusive franchise tag on Davis.[15][16] On March 16, 2012, he signed his one-year, franchise-player tender contract worth $5.446 million.[17] After the release of Chris Cooley, he was officially named the Redskins' starting tight end. In the Week 7 game against the New York Giants, Davis tore his Achilles tendon in the first half, ending his 2012 season.[18][19] Cooley was eventually brought back to replace Davis.[20] He finished the season with 325 yards on 24 receptions and no touchdowns.

2013 season

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On February 26, 2013, Davis was officially cleared by medical personnel to play.[21] Set to become an unrestricted agent, he re-signed with the Redskins on March 29 to a one-year contract.[22] Before Davis could test the upcoming free agent market for the 2014 season, he was suspended indefinitely by the NFL for violating their substance-abuse policy.[23]

New England Patriots

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2015 season

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On May 1, 2015, Davis was reinstated by the league after being suspended for roughly a year.[24] On May 11, 2015, Davis signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots.[25] On June 19, 2015, Davis was released.[26]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Receiving
GP GS Tgt Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2008 WAS 11 2 10 3 27 9.0 15 0
2009 WAS 16 10 76 48 509 10.6 29 6
2010 WAS 16 9 30 21 316 15.0 71 3
2011 WAS 12 12 88 59 796 13.5 42 3
2012 Was 7 7 31 24 325 13.5 29 0
2013 WAS 10 3 18 7 70 10.0 23 1
72 43 253 162 2,043 12.6 71 13

Personal

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On January 10, 2011, a woman by the name of Makini R. Chaka filed a civil lawsuit against Davis for an altercation that occurred between the two at a nightclub in Washington, D.C. Davis was accused of assaulting Chaka by dumping his drink on her.[27][28] The civil case is closed. During the September 17, 2013 ruling, Judge Laura Cordero wrote that Chaka "has established by a preponderance of evidence that Defendant Fred Davis assaulted and battered her."

The judge awarded Chaka $186 in medical damages, $575 to compensate for damage to "her boots, her dress, [and] her hair weave." The judge also awarded Chaka $9,000 in lost earnings and $10,000 in pain and suffering.[29]

On July 23, 2014, D.C. police announced that there was a warrant for Davis' arrest for assaulting his ex-girlfriend on June 2.[30] The next day, Davis surrendered himself to the police.[31] The charges were dropped on August 27, 2014 due to insufficient evidence.[32]

References

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  1. ^ "ESPN Profile". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved January 17, 2014.
  2. ^ "USC 2004 Football Recruiting Class". Archived from the original on February 6, 2012. Retrieved July 5, 2007.
  3. ^ a b c LQ Singian, Exit Interview: Fred Davis Archived September 11, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, WeAreSC.com, August 21, 2008, Accessed August 24, 2008.
  4. ^ a b c d Gary Klein, It takes a while, but Davis catches on, Los Angeles Times, September 26, 2007, Accessed August 24, 2008.
  5. ^ John Nadel, (1) USC 47, Washington St. 14 Archived January 9, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Associated Press, September 22, 2007.
  6. ^ Klein, Gary (September 24, 2007). "USC rewind & fast forward". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 7, 2024.
  7. ^ Pac-10 Football Awards and All-Conference Team Announced Archived February 12, 2009, at the Wayback Machine, Pacific 10 Conference, December 3, 2007.
  8. ^ SI.com's All-Americas Archived December 13, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, SI.com, December 11, 2007.
  9. ^ Gary Klein, Rose Bowl says no deal, for now, Los Angeles Times, December 7, 2007.
  10. ^ "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  11. ^ Jones, Mike (July 29, 2011). "Fred Davis switches jersey number, eyes breakout". WashingtonPost.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2012.
  12. ^ "Tight End Fred Davis and Left Tackle Trent Williams Suspended for the Remainder of the Season". Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved December 6, 2011.
  13. ^ Tinsman, Brian (February 17, 2012). "Roster Review: Tight Ends". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on May 12, 2012. Retrieved June 10, 2012.
  14. ^ Jones, Mike (August 24, 2012). "Fred Davis, London Fletcher, Lorenzo Alexander named Redskins' 2011 players of the year". WashingtonPost.com. Archived from the original on August 26, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2012.
  15. ^ Jones, Mike (March 2, 2012). "Redskins use franchise tag on TE Fred Davis". WashingtonPost.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2012. Retrieved March 2, 2012.
  16. ^ Jones, Mike (March 6, 2012). "Redskins opted for non-exclusive franchise tag on Fred Davis". WashingtonPost.com. Archived from the original on March 9, 2016. Retrieved March 6, 2012.
  17. ^ Maske, Mark (March 16, 2012). "Fred Davis signs one-year contract with Redskins". WashingtonPost.com. Archived from the original on March 18, 2012. Retrieved March 16, 2012.
  18. ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (October 21, 2012). "Fred Davis out for season with torn Achilles tendon". NFL.com. Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
  19. ^ Walker, Andrew (October 21, 2012). "Davis Has Torn Achilles, Done For Season". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved October 21, 2012.
  20. ^ "Bears defeat Lions to maintain NFC North lead". Newsday. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013. Retrieved October 23, 2012. Tight end Chris Cooley passed a physical and agreed to rejoin the Redskins a day after tight end Fred Davis was lost for the season with an Achilles tendon injury.
  21. ^ Schefter, Adam (February 26, 2013). "Fred Davis cleared to play". ESPN.com. Archived from the original on March 1, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
  22. ^ Rosenthal, Gregg (March 29, 2013). "Fred Davis decides to stay with Washington Redskins". NFL.com. Archived from the original on March 31, 2013. Retrieved March 30, 2013.
  23. ^ Breech, John (February 19, 2014). "Redskins TE Fred Davis suspended indefinitely by NFL". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on February 24, 2014. Retrieved February 19, 2014.
  24. ^ Wesseling, Chris (May 7, 2015). "Ex-Redskins TE Fred Davis reinstated from suspension". NFL.com. Archived from the original on May 9, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2015.. On May 11, 2015, he signed a 1-year deal with the New England Patriots.
  25. ^ Patra, Kevin. "Patriots agree to deal with TE Fred Davis". NFL.com. Archived from the original on May 13, 2015. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  26. ^ Reiss, Mike (June 19, 2015). "Patriots cut Fred Davis". ESPN. Archived from the original on June 20, 2015. Retrieved June 19, 2015.
  27. ^ "Fred Davis Lawsuit: Redskins TE Represents Himself In Civil Suit Against Makini R. Chaka". HuffPost. July 2, 2012. Archived from the original on July 15, 2012. Retrieved August 4, 2012.
  28. ^ Kogod, Sarah (June 29, 2012). "Fred Davis accused of throwing juice on a woman his body guard claims is a pimp". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on July 1, 2012. Retrieved August 3, 2012.
  29. ^ "Redskins Player Fred Davis Must Pay Damages for "Assault and Battery"". September 17, 2013. Archived from the original on March 13, 2014. Retrieved March 13, 2014.
  30. ^ Hermann, Peter (July 23, 2014). "Former Redskins player Fred Davis sought on domestic violence related charge in D.C." WashingtonPost.com. Archived from the original on July 24, 2014. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  31. ^ Hermann, Peter (July 24, 2014). "Former Redskins player Fred Davis surrenders to D.C. police on warrant". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on July 25, 2014. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
  32. ^ Alexander, Keith L. (August 27, 2014). "Prosecutors drop assault charges against former Redskins player Fred Davis". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on March 30, 2017. Retrieved March 10, 2017.
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