Emanuel Edward Davis (born August 9, 1989) is an American former professional Canadian football defensive back. Davis spent the majority of his CFL career as a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was a member of the Cleveland Browns (NFL), Sacramento Mountain Lions (UFL), and Calgary Stampeders (CFL). Davis played college football at East Carolina.

Emanuel Davis
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Davis with East Carolina in 2010
Born: (1989-08-09) August 9, 1989 (age 35)
Manteo, North Carolina, U.S.
Career information
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Defensive back
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight182 lb (83 kg)
CollegeEast Carolina
Career history
As player
2012Cleveland Browns*
2012Sacramento Mountain Lions
20132017Hamilton Tiger-Cats
2018Calgary Stampeders
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star2015
CFL East All-Star2015, 2016
Career stats

Professional career

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Davis joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in time for the team's 2013 season.[1] In total Davis played in 79 CFL games in his career, contributing with 246 tackles, 14 interceptions, and one quarterback sack. He was named a CFL All-Star in 2015 and CFL East All-Star in 2016. He won the 106th Grey Cup with the Stampeders to conclude his final season of professional football.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Edwards, Drew (September 5, 2015). "How the Ticats' Emanuel Davis beat the odds to make it to the CFL". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
  2. ^ "All-star DB Emanuel Davis retires after six CFL seasons - TSN.ca". TSN. The Canadian Press. August 15, 2019. Retrieved August 15, 2019.
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