It began with Georgia defeating Clemson in Charlotte. That's all that mattered. A trip down the hall to Michaels office ensued. When you recruit as well as Georgia has in recent seasons, theres a lot of attention and emphasis on the 5-star recruits the Bulldogs are chasing. Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis is returning to the University of Georgia for another season. Jordan Davis came from a pretty humble place and is giving back to the kids at Mallard Creek. I didn't find out until afterward that he hadn't even really played football yet.". "He's definitely Godzilla-like," Smart said. I hate vegetables, but I put them in a smoothie and drink them. That drill is not for the meek, former Mallard Creek High School assistant coach Marques Reese told The State. JORDAN DAVIS: I definitely missed spring. Dominic Lovett has the ability to contribute right away Copyright University of Georgia Wire 2023. Definitely, the weight, Im trying to keep control of it. Q.Kirby Smart talked about youve been up to 370 and down to 330 on weight. They snapped the ball and before T.J. could get out of his stance, Jordan swam him so fast and hit the running back in the backfield. "When he was a baby, they thought he was. I felt like I left a lot on the table. At Georgia, however, those loose threads had already led him to swap majors three times. 2020:Second-team All-America selection by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)started at nose tackle in seven of 10 contests and finished with 16 total stopscredited with four tackles and a QB pressure in victory over Auburnthree solo tackles in Peach Bowl win over Cincinnati included a QB sack for -3 yardsalso deflected a second-quarter Bearcat field goalhad two solo stops in win over Tennesseehad one assisted tackle in season-opening win at Arkansasfour assisted tackles vs. Alabamamissedthree games (UF, MSU, USC) because of injurynamed to Pre-season All-SEC First Team, as chosen by media members covering the leaguenamed one of three team captains for the Tennesseegame. Once that big human got moving, its hard to stop.. Actually, Davis agrees. "We all saw the potential in him. [1] [2] Name: Dennis Redmond Jr. School: Long Beach Jordan. 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Fast forward to 2022. 2021: AP & Coaches All-SEC 1st Teamfinalist for the 2021 Bronko Nagurski Trophy and for the Lott IMPACT Trophyone of four permanent team captains, as voted by teammatesplayed in all 15 games, starting at DL in 14, and finished with 32 total tackles5.5 of those were for lost yardage, including 2.0 QB sacksnamed to the Mid-Season All-America Team by The Sporting Newsseason-high five stops in win at #18 Auburnhad three tackles, including a QB sack and another tackle for lost yardage in win over Clemsonalso added a QB pressurenamed one of three team captains for the South Carolina gameassisted on a QB sack vs. the Gamecocks that resulted in a safetyhad a 1-yard TD rush in the first quarter of win over CSUpre-season All-America 1st team pick by Phil Steele, 2nd team by Associated Press and Walter Campalso preseason All-SEC 1st team selection by the leagues 14 head coaches, Phil Steele and attendees at SEC Media Days. In high school, he hid in bathroom stalls to avoid weightlifting, and at Georgia, he considered abandoning football amid early struggles. Football opened doors. The Georgia Bulldogs have offered a scholarship to standout LB Carter Jones. Davis fouled out most games. As a senior, he was an every-down player, but I think its funny the same criticisms that hes facing now about conditioning, his stamina, his weight, he faced the same coming out of Mallard. Q. "They'd bounce off, and he'd get called for a foul.". Jordans senior year is when he took off. It was founded as Kaiser Wilhelm Institute for Biophysics in 1937, and moved into a new building in 2003. He begged teachers to let him sit in on tutoring sessions and, when that failed, hid in bathroom stalls, sometimes for up to an hour before coaches eventually found him. "I never thought I'd be in this position," Davis said. Thats a team you all could see in the College Football Playoff if you all reach your goals again this year. He played only a handful of snaps on defense, and while he was a solid offensive lineman, his skill set didn't exactly pop on that side of the ball. Q. It was a challenge. The run-stopping defensive lineman contributed 2.5 sacks in 2019. Davis would sit in the cramped bathroom stall thinking no one would find him. He improved. Q. Both cracked half smiles as their respective white and red helmets rest at their feet. He committed to play college football at Georgia, turning down offers from Clemson, Florida, Miami (Florida) and North Carolina. In the locker room, he cracks jokes to break the tension before a big game. Ex-Gamecocks linebacker leaving program for high school head coaching job, A winning Powerball ticket was sold in South Carolina. 13 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles, also agreed to terms with his new franchise on Thursday, according to Adam Schefter. He just wasn't very good. He is 26 years old as of 2021 Jordan Davis Georgia Size Dean is six-foot-six, 340-pound Photo Credit:SI.com It doesnt matter really who were playing, it just matters what we do. Jordan had made a major dent in that weeks groceries. Reese thinks back to a 2015 semifinal game at East Forsyth High School during Douglas junior year. 13 pick in 2022 NFL Draft", "Eagles Sign First-Round DT Jordan Davis", "Contract details: Jordan Davis signs with Eagles", "Eagles place Jordan Davis on Injured Reserve", "Super Bowl LVII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs - February 12th, 2023", "A Philly Special Christmas releases "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jordan_Davis_(American_football)&oldid=1140346882, This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 17:58. He finds a thread that fascinates him, and he follows it. I was like, 'Just do it and have fun.'". *** 2021 ChuckBednarik Award Winner *** There was a camp at North Carolina the same weekend, and a host of college coaches would be on hand. Jordan Davis Georgia Age How old is Davis? I have to switch that. In the office, head football coach Michael Palmieris wife, Katherine, caught a glimpse of Davis size and insisted he meet her husband. Baseball. Q.Jordan, of course, you decided to come back again, and Kirby talked about it earlier today about the different things that played a role outside of just going to the NFL and just getting that big contract. Davis' junior season was more glimpses of potential than true progress. Three tell the story of the gauntlet drill and Davis superhuman strength fighting through three future Division I offensive linemen. In their two years together at Mallard Creek, the Mavericks finished 24-5 and won the 2015 state title. So I want to be an inspiration for the kids not only at my high school, but the high schools around the Charlotte area. So Ill go in the kitchen and grab Swedish Fish, some Nerds Ropes. Brown, SEPTA to purchase 10 zero-emission, hydrogen fuel cell buses, Bryce Harper to give command to start engines at NASCAR race in Las Vegas, Eagles name Alex Tanney QB coach, plus other coaching staff updates, The food you eat impacts the health of your eyes, Construction of Penn's Landing park over I-95 finally approved to begin, PennDOT says, Joanna McClinton becomes first woman elected as speaker of Pa. House. Jordan X. Davis (born January 12, 2000) is an American football defensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). But Davis did not really come into his own until his senior year at Mallard Creek. There's serious Heisman buzz for Davis now, too -- not because of the numbers on his stat sheet, which are pedestrian, but from the sheer spectacle of his play. So I definitely think that we have that decision to do that. The quiet big kid isnt hiding in bathroom stalls any longer. Q.Im also from around the Charlotte area. Davis got his start in football more through coaxing from his mother than any internal desire. "If I start thinking about [the future], it gets scary," he said. Douglas and quarterback James Smith Jr. whos now at Eastern Kentucky approached Palmieri. As a kid, Davis would ride by Bank of America Stadium in downtown Charlotte nearly every day, but he'd never set foot inside until September, when he led the Bulldogs to a 10-3 win over Clemson. Davis broke the internet at the NFL combine with his 40-yard dash time. "Back when we were in high school, he'd smile the whole day," said Gibson, his high school teammate. Football provided the perfect outlet. Sport: Basketball. First was Grant Gibson, whos starting at center for N.C. State this fall and started all 12 games in 2019. Im like, Yeah, I can. "My job isn't to play third down. I love coach Scott like an uncle. Just excited to have everybody and get things running again. Davis got reps on the JV team. Gabe McDonald documented Davis return to Mallard Creek: A heros welcome here at Mallard Creek HS as former Maverick Jordan Davis (@jordanxdavis99) makes his return to his alma mater. He came to Athens as a relatively unheralded three- or four-star recruit (depending on the recruiting service). Davis was always a quiet kid. Those guys would come back on their off weeks to watch the high school play, Eric Sr. said. Theyre usually the fastest, most athletic prospects in the country and potential game-changers for programs. I always love the opportunity to play in Jacksonville, definitely missed it, but we can only focus on whats going on to the next season. Douglas, by contrast, played football his entire life. "I texted him that I thought that was pretty cool," Palmieri said. He was having fun and you can see it. But basketball was Davis' first love, the one he still hasn't quite forgotten. Davis was projected as a high 2021 NFL draft pick, but he is returning to. [12] Georgia defeated Alabama 3318, claiming their first national championship since 1980. We had a kid named T.J. Moore, who was a 6-5, 300-pound guard who went to Florida. JORDAN DAVIS: Going through that process, I had to do a lot of thinking, but it was a relatively easy decision. After the 2020 Georgia-South Carolina game, Douglas and Davis who dressed last year but didnt play due to injury posed on the field at Williams-Brice Stadium. Davis was an introvert, and he had spent that summer sitting at home, playing video games with a handful of friends, enjoying the air conditioning and raiding mom's fridge. I saw him chasing people down from behind at Georgia. Even then, as a. I remember meeting his mom and I couldnt believe his age. It was just hard. Douglas too could find his way onto a pro roster after the season. I never even thought I'd get recognized. And if that means he's not considered the country's best player, so be it. As time went on they were rivals (at South Carolina and Georgia), but thats OK. Theyre friends.. Davis combine performance helped him solidify his spot as a first round pick. Allen thinks football gave her son an identity -- the kid who was always noticed for being big was now noticed for being a big football player -- but even that wasn't his choice. We put him in the middle and Jordan clogged everything up. Im doing more things. Before coming to UGA, Davis played for the high school powerhouse football program at Mallard Creek in Charlotte, North Carolina. Schedule Roster. Definitely, if you have an opportunity, definitely go for it. Moore was a year older, and in his junior year, we ran a goal line drill where Jordan was the nose guard. 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