Chauncey Davis

Chauncey Antoine Davis (born January 27, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL draft. He also played for the Chicago Bears.

Early life Davis was born in Bartow, Florida, but raised in Auburndale by Glenda Davis. According to a DNA analysis, his ancestries are, mainly, Temne and Mende people of Sierra Leone. He was First-team All-State Class 4A and All-America selection as a senior at Auburndale High School, rushing for 1,000 yards in addition to playing linebacker and defensive end.

College career Davis totaled 40 tackles, seven sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, and one blocked kick in 24 games for Florida State. Converted to defensive end as a senior from the outside linebacker position. He was named the team’s most improved defensive end and outstanding player as a senior after posting 22 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery in 11 starts. He also attended Jones County Junior College.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons Davis was selected in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL draft by the Atlanta Falcons with the 128th overall pick. After spending six seasons with the team, he was released on September 2, 2011.

Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears signed Davis on November 14, 2011. He was waived by the team on August 31, 2012.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD 2005 ATL 16 5 28 21 7 1.0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 24 1 2006 ATL 16 13 38 29 9 1.0 3 1 41 0 41 2 0 1 0 0 2007 ATL 16 0 31 27 4 2.0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2008 ATL 16 1 39 30 9 4.0 9 0 0 0 0 1 1 3 1 0 2009 ATL 16 4 22 16 6 1.0 4 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 2010 ATL 16 2 24 19 5 1.0 7 1 26 1 26 2 0 1 0 0 2011 CHI 6 0 9 8 1 1.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 102 25 191 150 41 11.0 36 2 67 1 41 6 2 8 25 1

Playoffs Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD 2008 ATL 1 1 4 3 1 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2010 ATL 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 4 3 1 0.0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0