DJ Davidson
American football player (born 1997)
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Devonta "DJ" Davidson (born September 19, 1997) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). Davidson played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils and was selected by the New York Giants in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft.
Mesa, Arizona, U.S.
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||||||||
| Roster status | Active | ||||||||||
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| Born | September 19, 1997 Mesa, Arizona, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 320 lb (145 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Desert Ridge (Mesa) | ||||||||||
| College | Arizona State (2017–2021) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 2022: 5th round, 147th overall pick | ||||||||||
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Early life
Davidson played for Desert Ridge as a defensive tackle.[1] As a junior he recorded 57 tackles, four sacks, and two forced fumbles. As a senior he played in 13 games, recording 67 total tackles, 19.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, four forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries, including one returned for a touchdown, and led his team to the state championship game his senior season. Scouts rated him as a three-star prospect.[2]
College career
Davidson played for Arizona State. As a freshman he suffered a season ending injury and only played 8 games with 10 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks. As a sophomore he started 12 of 13 games and had 51 tackles, 4 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and 1 touchdown. As a junior he had 15 tackles and 1 sack. His senior year he had 57 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, with 4 pass deflections, and was named the Curley Culp Outstanding defensive linemen.[2]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press |
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| 6 ft 3+3⁄8 in (1.91 m) | 327 lb (148 kg) | 33 in (0.84 m) | 10+1⁄8 in (0.26 m) | 6 ft 8+5⁄8 in (2.05 m) | 5.22 s | 1.83 s | 2.95 s | 4.71 s | 7.60 s | 28.5 in (0.72 m) | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) | 23 reps |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[3][4][5][6] | ||||||||||||
New York Giants
Davidson was selected by the New York Giants with the 147th pick in the fifth round of the 2022 NFL draft.[7] On October 11, 2022, Davidson was placed on injured reserve after he tore his ACL against the Green Bay Packers in Week 5.[8]
In Weeks 5 of the 2024 season against the Seattle Seahawks, Davidson recorded two sacks on Geno Smith.[9] Davidson entered the 2025 season as one of New York's backup defensive linemen. In 15 appearances for the team, he recorded one pass deflection and nine combined tackles. On December 27, 2025, he was placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury and a concussion.[10]
Washington Commanders
Davidson signed with the Washington Commanders on March 31, 2026.[11]
