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{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}} |
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}} |
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| name = Davis Cheek |
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| college = [[Elon Phoenix football|Elon]] (2017–2021) |
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* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})* |
* [[Carolina Panthers]] ({{NFL Year|2022}})* |
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* [[New Orleans Breakers (2022)|New Orleans Breakers]] ({{USFL Year|2023}} |
* [[New Orleans Breakers (2022)|New Orleans Breakers]] ({{USFL Year|2023}}) |
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* [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] ({{UFL Year|2024}})* |
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*[[Colonial Athletic Association|CAA]] Football Offensive Rookie of the Year (2017) |
* [[Colonial Athletic Association|CAA]] Football Offensive Rookie of the Year (2017) |
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*CAA Football's Scholar-Athlete of the Year (2020) |
* CAA Football's Scholar-Athlete of the Year (2020) |
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* Second-team All-CAA (2021) |
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| ⚫ | '''Davis Cheek''' (born February 26, 1999) is a former [[American football]] [[quarterback]]. He was a member of the [[Carolina Panthers]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL), [[New Orleans Breakers (2022)|New Orleans Breakers]] of the [[United States Football League (2022)|United States Football League]] (USFL), and [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] of the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Elon Phoenix football|Elon]]. |
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| ⚫ | '''Davis Cheek''' (born February 26, 1999) is |
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Cheek is the Elon's second all-time leader in career passing yards (8,548), attempts (1,149), completions (701), touchdown passes (51), and first all-time leader in career completion percentage (66.8%).<ref>{{cite web |title=Elon Passing Records |url=https://elonphoenix.com/sports/2020/3/18/record-book-passing-records.aspx |website=elonphoenix.com |publisher=Elon University |access-date= |
Cheek is the Elon's second all-time leader in career passing yards (8,548), attempts (1,149), completions (701), touchdown passes (51), and first all-time leader in career completion percentage (66.8%).<ref>{{cite web |title=Elon Passing Records |url=https://elonphoenix.com/sports/2020/3/18/record-book-passing-records.aspx |website=elonphoenix.com |publisher=Elon University |access-date=October 21, 2022}}</ref> |
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==Early life |
==Early life== |
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Cheek was born on February 26, 1999. He was raised in [[Matthews, North Carolina]] and attended [[David W. Butler High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Davis Cheek, Butler , Pro-Style Quarterback |url=https://247sports.com/player/davis-cheek-89089/ |access-date= |
Cheek was born on February 26, 1999. He was raised in [[Matthews, North Carolina]], and attended [[David W. Butler High School]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Davis Cheek, Butler , Pro-Style Quarterback |url=https://247sports.com/player/davis-cheek-89089/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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As a junior, Cheek led Butler High to a 9–2 (5–1 in conference) record and a playoff |
As a junior, Cheek led Butler High to a 9–2 (5–1 in conference) record and a playoff berth while throwing for 2,108 yards and 16 touchdowns, he was named as an all-conference selection.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hemphill |first=Chris |date=August 3, 2016 |title=Chris' QB Corner: Davis Cheek (Butler HS) |url=https://ncpreps.rivals.com/news/chris-qb-corner-davis-cheek-butler-hs- |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=NCPreps |publisher=Rivals.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=March 21, 2018 |title=Butler High QB Davis Cheek |url=https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/high-school/article93502167.html |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=Charlotte Observer}}</ref> The team lost to [[Mallard Creek High School]] 35–30 in the second round of the playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Butler Football (2015) Schedule |url=https://www.maxpreps.com/nc/matthews/david-w-butler-bulldogs/football/15-16/schedule/ |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=MaxPreps.com}}</ref> |
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As a senior, Cheek led Butler to an improved 10–1 (6–0 in conference) record, scoring 40+ points in seven out of eleven games that year.<ref>{{ |
As a senior, Cheek led Butler to an improved 10–1 (6–0 in conference) record, scoring 40+ points in seven out of eleven games that year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Butler Football (2016) Schedule |url=https://www.maxpreps.com/nc/matthews/david-w-butler-bulldogs/football/16-17/schedule/ |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=MaxPreps.com}}</ref> After beginning the playoffs with a home 63–0 win against [[McDowell High School (Marion, North Carolina)|McDowell High School]], Cheek beat Mallard Creek 42–28 after they had beaten Butler earlier in the season. Cheek and Butler's season ended against [[Julius L. Chambers High School]] in a 50–49 loss. Cheek rushed for one touchdown and threw for another five, one of which came in overtime to give Butler a 49–42 lead. Chambers scored in response and got the two-point conversion for the win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=North Carolina High School Football - Zebulon B. Vance gets by David W. Butler |url=https://www.maxpreps.com/games/12-2-2016/football-16/butler-vs-chambers.htm?c=Yu5jIlH3hEOM-jDT8mOSHQ#tab=recap&schoolid=7737fd46-4279-442d-a19a-fa8519f99804 |access-date=October 21, 2022 |website=MaxPreps.com}}</ref> |
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==College career== |
==College career== |
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Cheek played for [[Elon University]] ([[Football Championship Subdivision|FCS]]) for five years from 2017 to 2021. During that time, he threw for 8,548 yards passing and 51 touchdowns. |
Cheek played for [[Elon University]] ([[Football Championship Subdivision|FCS]]) for five years from 2017 to 2021. During that time, he threw for 8,548 yards passing and 51 touchdowns. |
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In 2017, Cheek started in all twelve games for Elon, making his debut against [[Toledo Rockets football|Toledo]]. He earned CAA Football Rookie of the Week and STATS FCS National Freshman of the Week honors after a win over [[Rhode Island Rams football|Rhode Island]] where he threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cheek Collects Rookie of the Week Honor |url=https://elonphoenix.com/news/2017/10/22/football-cheek-collects-rookie-of-the-week-honor.aspx?path=football |access-date= |
In 2017, Cheek started in all twelve games for Elon, making his debut against [[Toledo Rockets football|Toledo]]. He earned CAA Football Rookie of the Week and STATS FCS National Freshman of the Week honors after a win over [[Rhode Island Rams football|Rhode Island]] where he threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 23, 2017 |title=Cheek Collects Rookie of the Week Honor |url=https://elonphoenix.com/news/2017/10/22/football-cheek-collects-rookie-of-the-week-honor.aspx?path=football |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Elon University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> He finished the year being named CAA Football Offensive Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for the [[Jerry Rice Award]] after he led Elon to an 8–4 record.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 21, 2017 |title=Cheek, Cignetti Headline Elon Postseason CAA Football Honorees |url=https://elonphoenix.com/news/2017/11/20/cheek-cignetti-headline-elon-postseason-caa-football-honorees.aspx |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Elon University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
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In 2018, Cheek started the first six games of the season before tearing his [[Anterior cruciate ligament|ACL]] in a game against [[Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football|Delaware]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cheek tears ACL, is ruled out for the remainder of season |url=https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2018/10/cheek-done-for-season-elon-football |access-date= |
In 2018, Cheek started the first six games of the season before tearing his [[Anterior cruciate ligament|ACL]] in a game against [[Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football|Delaware]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haley |first=Jack |date=October 17, 2018 |title=Cheek tears ACL, is ruled out for the remainder of season |url=https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2018/10/cheek-done-for-season-elon-football |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Elon News Network}}</ref> He led the team to a 4–1 record before his injury, including a season-high 286 yards and a game-winning touchdown against No. 2 [[James Madison Dukes football|James Madison]] in a 27–24 Elon win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Elon vs. James Madison - Game Recap - October 6, 2018 - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401029907 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> Prior to the season Cheek was named to the CFPA FCS National Player of the Year Watch List.<ref>{{cite web |title=CFPA Announces 2018 FCS National Performer of the Year Trophy Watch List |url=http://collegefootballperformance.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/CFPA-Announces-2018-FCS-Watch-List-PDF.pdf |website=College Football Performance |access-date=October 20, 2022}}</ref> |
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In 2019, Cheek started all eleven games for Elon, leading the team to a 5–6 record. On homecoming night Cheek and Elon played against [[William & Mary Tribe football|Williams & Mary]] that ended in a 31–29 William & Mary victory after five overtime periods, Cheek threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns in the losing effort including a game tying touchdown pass in fifth overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |title=William & Mary vs. Elon - Game Recap - November 2, 2019 - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401127093 |access-date= |
In 2019, Cheek started all eleven games for Elon, leading the team to a 5–6 record. On homecoming night Cheek and Elon played against [[William & Mary Tribe football|Williams & Mary]] that ended in a 31–29 William & Mary victory after five overtime periods, Cheek threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns in the losing effort including a game tying touchdown pass in fifth overtime.<ref>{{Cite web |title=William & Mary vs. Elon - Game Recap - November 2, 2019 - ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/recap/_/gameId/401127093 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> He finished the year eighth in the CAA for total offense with 194.8 yards per game and seventh in passing yards per game with 197.7.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2019 Football - Overall Statistics |url=https://caasports.com/stats.aspx?path=football&year=2019 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=caasports.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Prior to the 2020 season, Cheek suffered a season-ending injury prior to the [[2020 Elon Phoenix football team|team's]] spring season.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |
Prior to the 2020 season, Cheek suffered a season-ending injury prior to the [[2020 Elon Phoenix football team|team's]] spring season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Friedlander |first=Brett |date=October 31, 2017 |title=Phoenix continues to rise in FCS national rankings |url=https://nsjonline.com/article/2017/10/phoenix-continues-to-rise-in-fcs-national-rankings/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=The North State Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> Despite being out, Cheek was still selected as CAA Football's Scholar-Athlete of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 21, 2021 |title=Three Phoenix Receive All-CAA Football Accolades; Cheek Named Scholar-Athlete of the Year |url=https://elonphoenix.com/news/2021/4/21/three-phoenix-receive-all-caa-football-accolades-cheek-named-scholar-athlete-of-the-year.aspx |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Elon University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
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In 2021, Cheek started all eleven games in his return from injury, having the best year of his career statistically he led Elon to a 6–5 record including wins over ranked No. 22 [[2021 Richmond Spiders football team|Richmond]] and No. 25 [[2021 Rhode Island Rams football team|Rhode Island]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 Elon Football Schedule |url=https://fbschedules.com/2021-elon-football-schedule/ |access-date= |
In 2021, Cheek started all eleven games in his return from injury, having the best year of his career statistically he led Elon to a 6–5 record including wins over ranked No. 22 [[2021 Richmond Spiders football team|Richmond]] and No. 25 [[2021 Rhode Island Rams football team|Rhode Island]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 Elon Football Schedule |url=https://fbschedules.com/2021-elon-football-schedule/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=FBSchedules.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Cheek opened the season throwing for 312 yards and two touchdown passes in a losing effort against [[Wofford Terriers football|Wofford]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Football vs Elon University on 9/4/2021 - Box Score |url=https://woffordterriers.com/sports/football/stats/2021/elon-university/boxscore/8463 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Wofford College Athletics |language=en}}</ref> After a win against [[New Hampshire Wildcats|New Hampshire]] where Cheek threw 328 yards and two touchdowns, he was named National Offensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haley |first=Craig |date=October 25, 2021 |title=McNeese, Four Players Collect FCS Week 8 National Awards |url=https://theanalyst.com/2021/10/mcneese-four-players-collect-fcs-week-8-national-awards/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=The Analyst |language=en}}</ref> He was named as a finalist for the [[Walter Payton Award]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 22, 2021 |title=Elon: Davis Cheek Named Finalist For Walter Payton Award [Archive] |url=https://www.anygivensaturday.com/archive/index.php/t-288280.html |access-date=November 3, 2022 |website=AnyGivenSaturday.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Haley |first=Craig |date=November 22, 2021 |title=25 Finalists Named for 2021 FCS Walter Payton Award |url=https://theanalyst.com/2021/11/stats-perform-announces-25-fcs-finalists-for-2021-walter-payton-award/ |access-date=November 3, 2022 |website=The Analyst |language=en}}</ref> |
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! [https://elonphoenix.com/sports/football/roster/davis-cheek/8014 Career] !! 40 !! 701 !! 1,149 !! 61.0 !! 8,548 !! 7.4 !! 51 !! 21 !! 135.98 !! 224 !! 147 !! 0.7 !! 6 |
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| note = All values from Elon pro-day.<ref>{{cite web |title=Davis Cheek - QB - Elon - 2022 Draft Prospect |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1026106&DraftYear=2022 |website=draftscout.com |access-date= |
| note = All values from Elon [[pro-day]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Davis Cheek - QB - Elon - 2022 Draft Prospect |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1026106&DraftYear=2022 |website=draftscout.com |access-date=October 21, 2022}}</ref> |
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===Carolina Panthers=== |
===Carolina Panthers=== |
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After going undrafted in the [[2022 NFL |
After going undrafted in the [[2022 NFL draft]], Cheek was signed by the [[Carolina Panthers]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] on April 30, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kisamore |first=Jacob |date=April 30, 2022 |title=Former Elon University quarterback Davis Cheek signed by Carolina Panthers |url=https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2022/05/former-elon-university-quarterback-davis-cheek-signed-by-carolina-panthers |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Elon News Network}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Noble |first=Kole |date=July 2, 2022 |title='The last place I expected to be': Davis Cheek reflects on journey from Elon to the NFL |url=https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2022/07/davis-cheek-reflects-on-journey-from-elon-to-the-nfl |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Elon News Network}}</ref> He was waived by the team on July 12, 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=2022-07-12 |title=Panthers waive Davis Cheek |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/panthers-waive-davis-cheek |access-date=2024-12-14 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rizzuti |first=Anthony |date=July 12, 2022 |title=Panthers waive QB Davis Cheek after making Baker Mayfield trade official |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/12/panthers-waive-qb-davis-cheek-baker-mayfield-trade/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Panthers Wire|publisher=USA Today |language=en-US}}</ref> On October 3, 2022, Cheek entered the first session of the 2022 NFL Alumni Academy.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Davis Cheek {{!}} NFL Academy |url=https://nflalumniacademy.com/players/current/davis-cheek |access-date=November 4, 2022 |website=nflalumniacademy.com}}</ref> |
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On October 8, 2022, Cheek signed a contract with the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]] for the upcoming [[2023 XFL season]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rifino |first=Patrick |date=October 8, 2022 |title=Former Hawaii QB Cole McDonald & Elon's Davis Cheek Signed to XFL Contracts |url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/former-hawaii-qb-cole-mcdonald-elons-davis-cheek-signed-to-xfl-contracts/ |access-date= |
On October 8, 2022, Cheek signed a contract with the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]] for the upcoming [[2023 XFL season]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rifino |first=Patrick |date=October 8, 2022 |title=Former Hawaii QB Cole McDonald & Elon's Davis Cheek Signed to XFL Contracts |url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/former-hawaii-qb-cole-mcdonald-elons-davis-cheek-signed-to-xfl-contracts/ |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=XFL News Hub |language=en-us}}</ref> |
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On December 6, 2022, Cheek re-signed with the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rizzuti |first=Anthony |date=December 6, 2022 |title=Panthers make additions to active roster, practice squad on Tuesday |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/06/panthers-sign-tj-carrie-davis-cheek/ |access-date= |
On December 6, 2022, Cheek re-signed with the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rizzuti |first=Anthony |date=December 6, 2022 |title=Panthers make additions to active roster, practice squad on Tuesday |url=https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2022/12/06/panthers-sign-tj-carrie-davis-cheek/ |access-date=December 9, 2022 |website=Panthers Wire |publisher=USA Today}}</ref> |
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===New Orleans Breakers=== |
===New Orleans Breakers=== |
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On January 14, 2023, Cheek signed with the [[New Orleans Breakers (2022)|New Orleans Breakers]] of the [[United States Football League (2022)|United States Football League]] (USFL).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rifino |first=Patrick |date=January 15, 2023 |title=XFL Hopeful Davis Cheek Signs with USFL's New Orleans Breakers |url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/xfl-hopeful-davis-cheek-signs-with-usfls-new-orleans-breakers/ |access-date= |
On January 14, 2023, Cheek signed with the [[New Orleans Breakers (2022)|New Orleans Breakers]] of the [[United States Football League (2022)|United States Football League]] (USFL).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rifino |first=Patrick |date=January 15, 2023 |title=XFL Hopeful Davis Cheek Signs with USFL's New Orleans Breakers |url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/xfl-hopeful-davis-cheek-signs-with-usfls-new-orleans-breakers/ |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=XFL News Hub |language=en-us}}</ref> The Breakers folded when the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]] and USFL merged to create the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Kevin |date=January 1, 2024 |title=Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/39222541/newly-formed-united-football-league-sets-8-markets-tabs-coaches |access-date=January 15, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> |
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On January 5, 2024, Cheek was selected by the [[Michigan Panthers (2022)|Michigan Panthers]] during the [[2024 UFL dispersal draft]].<ref>{{cite tweet |number=1743412994485157889 |user=JamesLarsenPFN |title=BREAKING: The Michigan Panthers selected QB Davis Cheek, and RB Wes Hills during the #USFL Dispersal Draft today, per source. |first=James |last=Larsen |date=January 5, 2024 |access-date=January 5, 2024}}</ref> He was placed on the retired list on March 18, 2024.<ref>{{cite news |title=UFL Player Transactions, Monday March 18, 2024 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-player-transactions-monday-march-18-2024/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=March 18, 2024 |access-date=March 19, 2024}}</ref> |
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! {{abbr|GP|Games played}} !! {{abbr|GS|Games started}} !! {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} !! {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} !! {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} !! {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} !! {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} !! {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} !! {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} !! {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} !! {{abbr|Avg|Yards per rushing attempt}} !! {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} |
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! [[2022 NFL season|2022]] !! [[2022 Carolina Panthers season|CAR]] |
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Cheek is the son of Eric Cheek and Monica Steed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Davis Cheek - Football |url=https://elonphoenix.com/sports/football/roster/davis-cheek/8014 |access-date= |
Cheek is the son of Eric Cheek and Monica Steed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Davis Cheek - Football |url=https://elonphoenix.com/sports/football/roster/davis-cheek/8014 |access-date=October 20, 2022 |website=Elon University Athletics |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Callihan |first=Schuyler |date=December 7, 2022 |title=Panthers Add a Quarterback to the Practice Squad |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/gm-report/panthers-add-qb-davis-cheek-to-the-practice-squad |access-date=December 9, 2022 |website=SI.com}}</ref> |
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| Position: | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | February 26, 1999 Matthews, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 217 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | David W. Butler (Matthews, North Carolina) |
| College: | Elon (2017–2021) |
| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Davis Cheek (born February 26, 1999) is a former American football quarterback. He was a member of the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL), New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL), and Michigan Panthers of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Elon.
Cheek is the Elon's second all-time leader in career passing yards (8,548), attempts (1,149), completions (701), touchdown passes (51), and first all-time leader in career completion percentage (66.8%).[1]
Early life
[edit]Cheek was born on February 26, 1999. He was raised in Matthews, North Carolina, and attended David W. Butler High School.[2]
As a junior, Cheek led Butler High to a 9–2 (5–1 in conference) record and a playoff berth while throwing for 2,108 yards and 16 touchdowns, he was named as an all-conference selection.[3][4] The team lost to Mallard Creek High School 35–30 in the second round of the playoffs.[5]
As a senior, Cheek led Butler to an improved 10–1 (6–0 in conference) record, scoring 40+ points in seven out of eleven games that year.[6] After beginning the playoffs with a home 63–0 win against McDowell High School, Cheek beat Mallard Creek 42–28 after they had beaten Butler earlier in the season. Cheek and Butler's season ended against Julius L. Chambers High School in a 50–49 loss. Cheek rushed for one touchdown and threw for another five, one of which came in overtime to give Butler a 49–42 lead. Chambers scored in response and got the two-point conversion for the win.[7]
College career
[edit]Cheek played for Elon University (FCS) for five years from 2017 to 2021. During that time, he threw for 8,548 yards passing and 51 touchdowns.
In 2017, Cheek started in all twelve games for Elon, making his debut against Toledo. He earned CAA Football Rookie of the Week and STATS FCS National Freshman of the Week honors after a win over Rhode Island where he threw for 331 yards and three touchdowns.[8] He finished the year being named CAA Football Offensive Rookie of the Year and was a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award after he led Elon to an 8–4 record.[9]
In 2018, Cheek started the first six games of the season before tearing his ACL in a game against Delaware.[10] He led the team to a 4–1 record before his injury, including a season-high 286 yards and a game-winning touchdown against No. 2 James Madison in a 27–24 Elon win.[11] Prior to the season Cheek was named to the CFPA FCS National Player of the Year Watch List.[12]
In 2019, Cheek started all eleven games for Elon, leading the team to a 5–6 record. On homecoming night Cheek and Elon played against Williams & Mary that ended in a 31–29 William & Mary victory after five overtime periods, Cheek threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns in the losing effort including a game tying touchdown pass in fifth overtime.[13] He finished the year eighth in the CAA for total offense with 194.8 yards per game and seventh in passing yards per game with 197.7.[14]
Prior to the 2020 season, Cheek suffered a season-ending injury prior to the team's spring season.[15] Despite being out, Cheek was still selected as CAA Football's Scholar-Athlete of the Year.[16]
In 2021, Cheek started all eleven games in his return from injury, having the best year of his career statistically he led Elon to a 6–5 record including wins over ranked No. 22 Richmond and No. 25 Rhode Island.[17] Cheek opened the season throwing for 312 yards and two touchdown passes in a losing effort against Wofford.[18] After a win against New Hampshire where Cheek threw 328 yards and two touchdowns, he was named National Offensive Player of the Week.[19] He was named as a finalist for the Walter Payton Award.[20][21]
Statistics
[edit]| Season | Games | Passing | Rushing | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | Avg | TD | Int | Rate | Att | Yards | Avg | TD | |
| Elon Phoenix | |||||||||||||
| 2017 | 12 | 190 | 323 | 58.8 | 2,431 | 7.5 | 15 | 8 | 132.42 | 67 | 85 | 1.3 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 | 79 | 120 | 65.8 | 1,018 | 8.5 | 4 | 2 | 144.8 | 16 | -20 | -1.3 | 1 |
| 2019 | 11 | 179 | 309 | 57.9 | 2,175 | 7.0 | 15 | 6 | 129.2 | 70 | -32 | -0.5 | 0 |
| 2020 | DNP | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 11 | 253 | 396 | 63.9 | 2,926 | 7.4 | 17 | 5 | 137.5 | 71 | 113 | 1.6 | 3 |
| Career | 40 | 701 | 1,149 | 61.0 | 8,548 | 7.4 | 51 | 21 | 135.98 | 224 | 147 | 0.7 | 6 |
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 1+7⁄8 in (1.88 m) |
216 lb (98 kg) |
31+7⁄8 in (0.81 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) |
4.88 s | 1.71 s | 2.78 s | 4.39 s | 7.35 s | 33 in (0.84 m) |
9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) | ||
| All values from Elon pro-day.[22] | ||||||||||||
Carolina Panthers
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2022 NFL draft, Cheek was signed by the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2022.[23][24] He was waived by the team on July 12, 2022.[25][26] On October 3, 2022, Cheek entered the first session of the 2022 NFL Alumni Academy.[27]
On October 8, 2022, Cheek signed a contract with the XFL for the upcoming 2023 XFL season.[28]
On December 6, 2022, Cheek re-signed with the Carolina Panthers' practice squad.[29]
New Orleans Breakers
[edit]On January 14, 2023, Cheek signed with the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL).[30] The Breakers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[31]
Michigan Panthers
[edit]On January 5, 2024, Cheek was selected by the Michigan Panthers during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[32] He was placed on the retired list on March 18, 2024.[33]
Personal life
[edit]Cheek is the son of Eric Cheek and Monica Steed.[34][35]
References
[edit]- ^ "Elon Passing Records". elonphoenix.com. Elon University. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ "Davis Cheek, Butler , Pro-Style Quarterback". 247Sports. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Hemphill, Chris (August 3, 2016). "Chris' QB Corner: Davis Cheek (Butler HS)". NCPreps. Rivals.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ "Butler High QB Davis Cheek". Charlotte Observer. March 21, 2018. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ "Butler Football (2015) Schedule". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ "Butler Football (2016) Schedule". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ "North Carolina High School Football - Zebulon B. Vance gets by David W. Butler". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ "Cheek Collects Rookie of the Week Honor". Elon University Athletics. October 23, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "Cheek, Cignetti Headline Elon Postseason CAA Football Honorees". Elon University Athletics. November 21, 2017. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Haley, Jack (October 17, 2018). "Cheek tears ACL, is ruled out for the remainder of season". Elon News Network. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "Elon vs. James Madison - Game Recap - October 6, 2018 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "CFPA Announces 2018 FCS National Performer of the Year Trophy Watch List" (PDF). College Football Performance. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "William & Mary vs. Elon - Game Recap - November 2, 2019 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "2019 Football - Overall Statistics". caasports.com. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Friedlander, Brett (October 31, 2017). "Phoenix continues to rise in FCS national rankings". The North State Journal. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "Three Phoenix Receive All-CAA Football Accolades; Cheek Named Scholar-Athlete of the Year". Elon University Athletics. April 21, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "2021 Elon Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "Football vs Elon University on 9/4/2021 - Box Score". Wofford College Athletics. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Haley, Craig (October 25, 2021). "McNeese, Four Players Collect FCS Week 8 National Awards". The Analyst. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "Elon: Davis Cheek Named Finalist For Walter Payton Award [Archive]". AnyGivenSaturday.com. November 22, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ Haley, Craig (November 22, 2021). "25 Finalists Named for 2021 FCS Walter Payton Award". The Analyst. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ "Davis Cheek - QB - Elon - 2022 Draft Prospect". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
- ^ Kisamore, Jacob (April 30, 2022). "Former Elon University quarterback Davis Cheek signed by Carolina Panthers". Elon News Network. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Noble, Kole (July 2, 2022). "'The last place I expected to be': Davis Cheek reflects on journey from Elon to the NFL". Elon News Network. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Alper, Josh (July 12, 2022). "Panthers waive Davis Cheek". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ Rizzuti, Anthony (July 12, 2022). "Panthers waive QB Davis Cheek after making Baker Mayfield trade official". Panthers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ "Davis Cheek | NFL Academy". nflalumniacademy.com. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
- ^ Rifino, Patrick (October 8, 2022). "Former Hawaii QB Cole McDonald & Elon's Davis Cheek Signed to XFL Contracts". XFL News Hub. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Rizzuti, Anthony (December 6, 2022). "Panthers make additions to active roster, practice squad on Tuesday". Panthers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 9, 2022.
- ^ Rifino, Patrick (January 15, 2023). "XFL Hopeful Davis Cheek Signs with USFL's New Orleans Breakers". XFL News Hub. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ Larsen, James [@JamesLarsenPFN] (January 5, 2024). "BREAKING: The Michigan Panthers selected QB Davis Cheek, and RB Wes Hills during the #USFL Dispersal Draft today, per source" (Tweet). Retrieved January 5, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "UFL Player Transactions, Monday March 18, 2024". UFLBoard.com. March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ "Davis Cheek - Football". Elon University Athletics. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ Callihan, Schuyler (December 7, 2022). "Panthers Add a Quarterback to the Practice Squad". SI.com. Retrieved December 9, 2022.