Jawill Davis


Jawill Davis is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He played college football at Bethune–Cookman.

Early years

Davis attended and played high school football at American High School.

College career

Davis played in 47 games for the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats over five seasons. As a redshirt sophomore, Davis caught 39 passes for 788 yards with 6 touchdowns and garnered first team All-MEAC honors. As a fifth-year senior, Davis was the team's leading receiver, catching 36 passes for 475 yards and three touchdowns.

Professional career

New York Giants

Davis signed with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2018 NFL Draft. He was cut by the Giants at the end of training camp and was subsequently signed to the team's practice squad the next day. Davis was promoted to the active roster on September 28 after running back Jonathan Stewart was placed on injured reserve.
Davis made his NFL debut on September 30 against the New Orleans Saints, returning three kicks for 60 yards. Davis caught his first career pass, a 22-yard reception, the following week against the Carolina Panthers. He suffered a dislocated kneecap while dancing in the Giants locker room on December 29, 2018 and was placed on injured reserve. Davis finished his rookie season with four receptions for 40 yards and 260 total return yards, averaging 7.4 yards on 12 punt returns and 24.4 yards on seven kickoff returns, in seven games played. He was waived on May 2, 2019.

Green Bay Packers

On May 7, 2019, Davis was claimed off waivers by the Green Bay Packers. He was released on August 10.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On September 24, 2019, Jawill Davis was added to the practice roster of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League. Davis was released one week later on October 1, 2019.

Tampa Bay Vipers

Davis was selected by the Tampa Bay Vipers in the 2020 XFL Supplemental Draft. He was released during final roster cuts on January 22, 2020.

Toronto Argonauts

Davis signed with the Toronto Argonauts on February 17, 2020.