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Dexter Davis

b. 1986

American football defensive end

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About Dexter Davis

Born 1986. Dexter Davis is an American american football player.

Dexter Alexander Davis (born November 10, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft. He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

College career Davis attended Arizona State University. Throughout his career, he started a school record 50 games and finished third on the schools all-time career sack list with 31, behind only Terrell Suggs's 44 and Shante Carver's 41. Along with the 31 sacks he had 136 tackles and 10 forced fumbles.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks Davis was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL draft (236th overall). The Seahawks announced on June 19, 2010, he had been signed. He recorded a sack in the Seahawks' first pre-season game of the 2010 season against the Tennessee Titans on August 14, 2010, along with another sack that forced a fumble, which Davis also recovered, the following week against Green Bay.

Davis was waived/injured on August 20, 2012, and subsequently reverted to injured reserve on August 22. On April 17, 2013 Davis was waived by the Seahawks making him a free agent.

Toronto Argonauts On June 6, 2014, Davis signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

On June 11, 2015, the Argonauts announced the retirement of Davis.

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Thunderbird High School
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Dexter Alexander Davis

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Dexter Davis?

American football defensive end

When was Dexter Davis born?

Dexter Davis was born on 10 November 1986 in Greensboro.

What is Dexter Davis's occupation?

Dexter Davis is an american football player.

What nationality is Dexter Davis?

Dexter Davis is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dexter Davis

· Wikidata: Q3025612

· DBpedia: Dexter Davis (defensive end)

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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dexter Davis. https://biography.guide/dexter-davis/

MLA: "Dexter Davis." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dexter-davis/.

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