Isaiah Davis

Isaiah Davis (born February 21, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and was selected by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life Davis grew up in Joplin, Missouri. His family's home was destroyed in the 2011 Joplin tornado. He and his brother survived by laying under a mattress in a hallway of the house. He attended Joplin High School. He rushed for 1,676 yards and 28 touchdowns during his junior season. As a senior, Davis was named the Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year after he rushed for 2,283 yards and 45 touchdowns on 253 carries, caught 19 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns, and also made 52 tackles as a linebacker on defense. He lost to De Smet Jesuit High School in the 2019 Class 6A Missouri state championship. Davis committed to play college football at South Dakota State.

College career Davis's freshman season at South Dakota State (SDSU) was postponed from the fall to the spring of 2021 due to COVID-19. He rushed for 818 yards and 10 touchdowns during the season. As a sophomore, Davis missed some time due to injuries and gained 701 yards and scored seven touchdowns on 95 carries. He was named first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) rushed for 1,451 yards and 15 touchdowns as the Jackrabbits won the 2023 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game.

Professional career

Davis was selected with the 173rd overall pick in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft by the New York Jets. He played in all 17 of New York's games during his rookie campaign, compiling 30 attempts for 174 yards and one touchdown, as well as nine receptions for 75 yards and one touchdown.

Davis made 16 appearances for the Jets during the 2025 campaign, recording 43 attempts for 236 yards and one touchdown; he also tallied 21 receptions for 186 yards. On January 3, 2026, Davis was placed on season-ending injured reserve due to a concussion.

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles 2024 NYJ 17 0 30 174 5.8 20 1 9 75 8.3 24 1 0 0 2025 NYJ 16 0 43 236 5.5 50 1 21 186 8.9 26 0 0 0Career 33 0 73 410 5.6 50 2 30 261 8.7 26 1 0 0