Michael Davis Bio
Michael Keith Davis II is an American professional football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the BYU Cougars and signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2017. Davis has also played for the Washington Commanders.
Early Life and Background
Michael Davis was born on January 6, 1995, in Glendale, California. He has an African American father and a Mexican mother, and he was raised Catholic by his mother. During his time at Glendale High School, Davis participated in both football and track and field. He earned first-team All-CIF, league, and area honors in his senior year. In track and field, he won the Pacific League title in the 100-meter sprint for three consecutive years and the 200-meter sprint for four straight years. His best times in the 100 and 200-meter dashes were 10.5 seconds and 21.3 seconds, respectively. Davis qualified for the California State Championship Meet for the 200-meter event during his junior and senior years, finishing seventh overall in 2012 and fifth overall in 2013.
Path to American Football
After high school, Michael Davis attended Brigham Young University (BYU) from 2013 to 2016. During his college career, he totaled 110 tackles and 17 pass break-ups over four seasons. Although he lost his starting position for a time during his senior season, he made a significant impact by coming off the bench to secure an interception and a 40-yard return against Michigan State, contributing to a 31–14 upset victory for the Cougars. This performance highlighted his potential and determination as a player.
Michael Davis Career
Early Career (2017–2023)
Michael Davis was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2017. Initially, he was waived on September 2, 2017, but the next day he was signed to the Chargers’ practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on September 16, 2017. Throughout his early career, Davis faced challenges, including a two-game suspension by the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy in November 2019. He was reinstated on December 9, 2019, and activated shortly after. On April 9, 2020, he was re-signed to a one-year contract worth $3.259 million. One of the highlights of his early career occurred in Week 4 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he intercepted a pass thrown by Tom Brady and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown. On March 15, 2021, Davis signed a three-year contract extension with the Chargers worth $25.2 million.
Breakthrough (2024)
In March 2024, Michael Davis signed a one-year contract with the Washington Commanders. He finished the 2024 regular season with 14 tackles and one pass deflection over 15 games, including two starts. Despite his contributions, the Commanders deactivated him for all three postseason games that the team played.
Notable Works and Milestones
In October 2025, Davis signed with the New Orleans Saints, marking a new chapter in his professional career. His journey from an undrafted free agent to a key player in the NFL showcases his resilience and dedication to the sport.
Michael Davis Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Michael Davis has not been publicly recognized with major award nominations.
Michael Davis Awards Won
Michael Davis has not received any notable awards during his career thus far.
Michael Davis Family
Information about Michael Davis’s family is not publicly available.
Personal Life
Michael Davis identifies as Catholic. There are no additional public details regarding his personal life, including relationships or children.