Carlos Davis (American football)
Carlos Davis (born August 26, 1996) is an American football nose tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Nebraska.
| No. 73 – Pittsburgh Steelers | |||
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| Position: | Nose tackle | ||
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| Born: | August 22, 1996 | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 320 lb (145 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Blue Springs (Blue Springs, Missouri) | ||
| College: | Nebraska | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2020 / Round: 7 / Pick: 232 | ||
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| Roster status: | Unsigned draft pick | ||
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College career
Davis was an All-American in track and field at Nebraska in addition to football. He started 11 of 12 games as a defensive end as a senior and had 32 tackles. In his career, he compiled 125 total tackles, 18 tackles for a loss and nine and a half sacks.[1] He ran a 4.82-second 40 yard dash at the combine, placing him in a tie for ninth among defensive linemen.[2]
Professional career
Davis was selected in the seventh round of the 2020 NFL Draft with the 232nd overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[1]
Personal life
Davis is the twin brother of Khalil Davis, a defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Khalil and Carlos were adopted by their parents Carl and Tracy Davis when they were 9 months old.[3]
References
- Varley, Teresa (April 25, 2020). "Steelers select Davis in the seventh round". Steelers.com. Retrieved April 26, 2020.
- Sipple, Steven (April 25, 2020). "Khalil Davis hears name called in sixth round by Bucs; Carlos Davis goes to Steelers in seventh". Lincoln Journal-Star. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- Sikkema, Trevor. "Beyond Blood: The Story of Khalil & Carlos Davis". The Draft Network. Retrieved April 25, 2020.