History of Davis Webb in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 24, 2026

Davis Webb is an American professional football coach and former quarterback, currently the offensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos. He played college football at Texas Tech and California before being drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. Webb spent six seasons in the NFL, primarily with the Buffalo Bills, and was a member of all three New York-based NFL franchises.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1994: Zebbie Lethridge's single season freshman passing yards record

In 1994, Zebbie Lethridge held the record for the school single season freshman passing yards. This record was later broken by Davis Webb.

January 22, 1995: Davis Webb's Birth

Davis Webb was born on January 22, 1995.

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2009: Nick Florence sets Big 12 Conference freshman passing record

In 2009, Baylor's Nick Florence set a Big 12 Conference freshman passing record. This record was later broken by Davis Webb.

2013: Baker Mayfield Transfers

During the preparations for the 2013 Holiday Bowl, it was announced that Baker Mayfield was going to be transferring from the school.

2013: Holiday Bowl Performance

In 2013, Davis Webb was named the starter for the Holiday Bowl against Arizona State. He finished the game with 403 yards, 28–41 passing and four touchdowns, tying a Holiday Bowl touchdown record and earning MVP honors.

2013: Freshman Year at Texas Tech

In 2013, during his freshman year, Davis Webb alternated as a backup quarterback behind Baker Mayfield, and as a starter for Texas Tech University. He became only the second true freshman at the position to play for the school.

October 25, 2014: Season-Ending Ankle Injury

On October 25, 2014, Davis Webb suffered a season-ending ankle injury in a game against TCU and was replaced by Patrick Mahomes.

December 30, 2015: Transfer Announcement

On December 30, 2015, Davis Webb announced his intention to transfer from Texas Tech.

January 27, 2016: Intention to Transfer to Colorado Boulder

On January 27, 2016, Davis Webb announced his intention to transfer to the University of Colorado Boulder.

May 25, 2016: Transfer to California, Berkeley

On May 25, 2016, California Golden Bears head coach Sonny Dykes announced that Davis Webb had signed a financial aid agreement and was enrolled officially at the University of California, Berkeley.

2016: Single Season Records at California

In the 2016 season at California, Davis Webb set school single-season records for passing attempts, completions and total plays. He was also named the Golden Bears' Season MVP and won the Reese's Senior Bowl MVP award.

May 11, 2017: Signing with the Giants

On May 11, 2017, the New York Giants signed Davis Webb to a four-year, $3.53 million contract that included a signing bonus of $766,420.

November 28, 2017: Announcement of Potential Playing Time

On November 28, 2017, head coach Ben McAdoo announced that Geno Smith would replace Eli Manning as the starting quarterback and that Davis Webb would also see playing time before the end of the season.

2017: First-Team Snaps in Practice

During Week 16 of the 2017 season, Davis Webb took snaps with the first-team in practice for the first time that season, but was inactive for the game.