History of Ashtyn Davis in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2025

Ashtyn Davis is an American professional football safety currently playing for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. Before joining the Dolphins, he played college football at California, showcasing his athleticism as both a football player and a hurdler. Davis was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 10, 1996: Ashtyn Davis Born

On October 10, 1996, Ashtyn Davis was born. He would later become a professional football safety.

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November 19, 2013: Intercepted pass and returned it for 51 yards.

On November 19, 2013, Davis broke up a pass attempt and intercepted a pass by Josh Allen and returned it for a career-high 51–yards during a 6–32 loss at the Buffalo Bills.

July 24, 2020: Signed with the New York Jets

On July 24, 2020, Ashtyn Davis signed a four-year contract with the New York Jets for $4.91 million, including a $1.36 million signing bonus.

July 25, 2020: Competition for Starting Safety Role

On July 25, 2020, after the New York Jets traded Jamal Adams, Ashtyn Davis competed with Bradley McDougald for the starting strong safety role but was ultimately named a backup safety.

September 13, 2020: NFL Regular Season Debut

On September 13, 2020, Ashtyn Davis made his professional regular-season debut, recording one solo tackle in a loss against the Buffalo Bills.

November 22, 2020: Team-Leading Tackles and Fumble Recovery

On November 22, 2020, Ashtyn Davis led the team with 12 combined tackles and recovered a fumble in a loss against the Los Angeles Chargers.

December 6, 2020: Injury Against the Raiders

On December 6, 2020, Ashtyn Davis recorded six combined tackles before exiting a game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to an injury.

December 12, 2020: Placed on Injured Reserve

On December 12, 2020, Ashtyn Davis was placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season due to a foot injury.

2020: Selected in the NFL Draft

In 2020, Ashtyn Davis was selected by the Jets in the third round of the NFL draft.

2020: Drafted by the New York Jets

In 2020, Ashtyn Davis was selected by the New York Jets in the third round (68th overall) of the 2020 NFL draft.

2020: Senior Year Accomplishments

In 2020, during his senior year, Ashtyn Davis was on the watchlist for the Paul Hornung Award and was rated the third-best safety prospect in the 2020 NFL Draft by ESPN analyst Mel Kiper. He was also named a finalist for the Burlsworth Trophy.

2020: Jets Finish Season 2-14

In 2020, the Jets finished the season with a 2-14 record.

January 14, 2021: Jets Hire Robert Saleh

On January 14, 2021, the New York Jets hired Robert Saleh as head coach.

September 1, 2021: Placed on Injured Reserve

On September 1, 2021, Ashtyn Davis was placed on injured reserve to begin the regular season.

October 2, 2021: Activated from Injured Reserve

On October 2, 2021, Ashtyn Davis was activated from injured reserve after missing the first three games.

December 19, 2021: First Career Interception

On December 19, 2021, Ashtyn Davis recorded his first career interception against Tua Tagovailoa in a loss to the Miami Dolphins.

December 24, 2021: Placed on COVID-19/Reserve List

On December 24, 2021, Ashtyn Davis was placed on the COVID-19/Reserve list and was inactive for a game.

September 18, 2022: Game-Sealing Interception

On September 18, 2022, Ashtyn Davis intercepted a pass in the closing seconds to seal a victory against the Cleveland Browns.

2023: Backup Safety Role

In 2023, Ashtyn Davis was pushed into a backup safety role after the Jets signed Adrian Amos and chose Tony Adams and Jordan Whitehead as starting safeties.