History of Raekwon Davis in Timeline
Raekwon Davis is an American professional football defensive tackle. Known for his size and strength, Davis played college football at Alabama, where he was a key contributor to their dominant defense. He was drafted into the NFL and continues his career as a defensive tackle, aiming to leverage his physical attributes and experience to impact the game at the professional level.
June 10, 1997: Raekwon Davis Born
On June 10, 1997, Raekwon Davis was born. He would later become an American professional football defensive tackle.
2013: High School Football
In 2013, Raekwon Davis logged just 10 tackles in his sophomore year at Meridian High School.
June 2014: Alabama Crimson Tide Scholarship Offer
In June 2014, the Alabama Crimson Tide was the first to offer the three-star prospect Raekwon Davis a scholarship.
2014: Successful Junior Season
In 2014, Raekwon Davis finished with 31 tackles and 6 sacks, helping lead the Wildcats to a 7-5 record.
2015: Preseason Ranking
In 2015, the team had a preseason No. 3 Mississippi state ranking by the Jackson Clarion-Ledger.
2016: Freshman Year at Alabama
In 2016, Raekwon Davis saw action in four games as a true freshman at the University of Alabama, adding four tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble.
January 2017: Lost National Championship
In January 2017, the Crimson Tide finished the season with a 14-0 record before losing to the Clemson Tigers 35-31 in the College Football Playoff National Championship.
2017: Best Statistical Year at Alabama
In 2017, Raekwon Davis recorded his best statistical year at Alabama, with 8.5 sacks and 10 tackles for loss in 13 games played.
2017: Shot in Leg
Late in the summer of 2017, Raekwon Davis was shot in the right leg and hospitalized with a minor injury after being hit by a stray bullet outside a bar.
January 2018: Won College Football Playoff National Championship
In January 2018, Raekwon Davis snagged a crucial third-quarter interception in the College Football Playoff National Championship victory over the Georgia Bulldogs.
January 2018: Won National Title
In January 2018, Raekwon Davis won a national title while playing college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
January 2019: Loss to Clemson and All-American Honor
In January 2019, Alabama was defeated by Clemson in the College Football Playoff National Championship, but Raekwon Davis was named a second-team All-American.
2019: Senior Season at Alabama
During the 2019 senior season, Raekwon Davis appeared in 12 games, logging 18 solo tackles, 29 assists, and splitting one quarterback sack with a teammate.
August 6, 2020: Reserve/COVID-19 List
On August 6, 2020, Raekwon Davis was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Miami Dolphins.
2020: Rookie Season with Dolphins
During his 2020 rookie season, Raekwon Davis played all 16 games for the Dolphins and finished the year with 40 tackles and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.
2020: Drafted by Miami Dolphins
In 2020, Raekwon Davis was drafted by the Miami Dolphins, where he played out his 4-year rookie contract.
September 14, 2021: Injured Reserve Placement
On September 14, 2021, Raekwon Davis was placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury in Week 1.
October 9, 2021: Activated from Injured Reserve
On October 9, 2021, Raekwon Davis was activated from injured reserve.
March 15, 2024: Signed with Indianapolis Colts
On March 15, 2024, Raekwon Davis signed a two-year contract with the Indianapolis Colts for $14 million, with $7 million guaranteed.
2024: Role with the Colts
In 2024, Raekwon Davis is expected to be a rotational reserve with the Indianapolis Colts, which he embraces.
March 6, 2025: Released by Colts
On March 6, 2025, Raekwon Davis was released by the Colts.
