Kaden Davis

Kaden Davis
No. 89 – Cleveland Browns
Position:	Wide receiver; Return specialist
Personal information
Born:	September 25, 1998 (age 26); Ellsworth, Kansas, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	Ellsworth (KS)
College:	Butler CC (2017–2018); Northwest Missouri State (2019–2021);
Undrafted:	2022
Career history
	Denver Broncos (2022); Michigan Panthers (2023); Arizona Cardinals (2023); Detroit Lions (2024); Denver Broncos (2024)*; Cleveland Browns (2024–present);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:	Active
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Kaden Davis (born September 25, 1998) is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Northwest Missouri State.

Early years

Davis lettered at Ellsworth High School in Ellsworth, Kansas, where he played tight end, linebacker, and defensive back. As a senior, Davis caught 857 yards and 15 touchdowns and was selected to play in the 2017 Kansas Shrine All-Star Bowl, where he was Ellsworth's first selection in 25 years.^[1] Despite the performance, Kaden was a zero-star recruit who received not a single NCAA Division I scholarship, although Kansas State offered him a walk-on spot in track.

Davis first attended Butler Community College and primarily served as a returner. He was offered a walk-on spot at Kansas State, but chose a full-ride scholarship and an immediate starting position at Northwest Missouri State, an NCAA Division II school. As a senior, Davis led the team with 10 touchdowns on 703 yards receiving, helping the team to a semifinal playoff appearance and earning all-conference honors.^[2]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 11+3⁄4 in (1.82 m)	188 lb (85 kg)	31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m)	8+3⁄4 in (0.22 m)	4.44 s	1.52 s	2.60 s	4.15 s	6.88 s	36.5 in (0.93 m)	10 ft 4 in (3.15 m)	10 reps
All values from Pro Day^[3]

Denver Broncos

Davis went undrafted and signed with the Denver Broncos May 13, 2022.^[4]^[5] He was cut on August 16.^[6] Davis was re-signed to the team's practice squad on November 10, 2022.^[7] He was released on January 11, 2023.^[8]

Michigan Panthers

On May 9, 2023, Davis was signed by the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League. He was an instant contributor for Michigan, contributing on special teams as well as having a major role in their offense. Davis totaled 83 receiving yards, 333 return yards, and two touchdowns, totaling 416 all-purpose yards in five games.^[9]

Arizona Cardinals

On July 25, 2023, Davis was signed to the active roster for the Arizona Cardinals.^[10] He was waived on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad.^[11] Davis signed a reserve/future contract with Arizona on January 8, 2024.^[12] He was waived on April 30.

Detroit Lions

On May 13, 2024, Davis signed with the Detroit Lions.^[13] He was waived on August 27.^[14]

Denver Broncos (second stint)

On September 11, 2024, Davis was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad.^[15] On October 1, he was released by the Broncos.^[16] A week later, Davis was re-signed to Denver's practice squad.^[17] On October 14, Davis was released once again.^[18]

Cleveland Browns

On December 10, 2024, the Cleveland Browns signed Davis to their practice squad.^[19] On January 3, he was promoted to the active roster.^[20]

References

^ Reif, Cole (July 24, 2022). "🎧From Ellsworth to the NFL: Davis 'betting on himself'". Kansas Great Bend Post. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
^ "Kaden Davis". Northwest Missouri State Bearcats Athletics.
^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Kaden Davis College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 7, 2024.
^ "Kaden Davis". footballdb.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
^ Sherwood, Dylan (May 1, 2022). "An Ellsworth graduate is getting his NFL chance". Salina Post. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
^ Payne, Scotty (August 16, 2022). "Broncos have waived rookie wide receiver Kaden Davis". Mile High Report. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
^ Heath, Jon (November 10, 2022). "Broncos bring back WR to fill open spot on practice squad". Broncos Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
^ "Broncos Make Four Roster Moves". yardbarker.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
^ Rifino, Patrick (July 26, 2023). "Cardinals Make It Official Add Panthers WR/KR Kaden Davis". USFL News Hub. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
^ "Kaden Davis, NFL Profile". Arizona Cardinals.
^ Urban, Darren (August 29, 2023). "Cardinals Make Moves To Get To 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
^ Urban, Darren (January 8, 2024). "Cardinals Sign Eight Players To 'Futures' Deals". AZCardinals.com.
^ @Lions (May 13, 2024). "#Lions have signed WR Kaden Davis and TE Parker Hesse" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
^ "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 27, 2024.
^ DiLalla, Aric (September 11, 2024). "Broncos sign WR Kaden Davis to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
^ DiLalla, Aric (October 1, 2024). "Broncos sign RB Salvon Ahmed to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
^ Heath, Jon (October 8, 2024). "Broncos bringing back familiar face at wide receiver once again". Broncos Wire. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
^ Weir, Susanna (October 14, 2024). "Broncos sign CB Quinton Newsome to practice squad". Denver Broncos. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
^ "Browns place Greg Newsome II on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 10, 2024.
^ "Browns' Kaden Davis: Joins active roster". CBSSports.com. January 3, 2025. Retrieved January 4, 2025.

External links

Northwest Missouri State Bearcats bio

[1] Reif, Cole (July 24, 2022). "🎧From Ellsworth to the NFL: Davis 'betting on himself'". Kansas Great Bend Post. Retrieved November 3, 2023.

[2] "Kaden Davis". Northwest Missouri State Bearcats Athletics.

[3] "2022 NFL Draft Scout Kaden Davis College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 7, 2024.

[4] "Kaden Davis". footballdb.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.

[5] Sherwood, Dylan (May 1, 2022). "An Ellsworth graduate is getting his NFL chance". Salina Post. Retrieved November 3, 2023.

[6] Payne, Scotty (August 16, 2022). "Broncos have waived rookie wide receiver Kaden Davis". Mile High Report. Retrieved November 3, 2023.

[7] Heath, Jon (November 10, 2022). "Broncos bring back WR to fill open spot on practice squad". Broncos Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 3, 2023.

[8] "Broncos Make Four Roster Moves". yardbarker.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.

[9] Rifino, Patrick (July 26, 2023). "Cardinals Make It Official Add Panthers WR/KR Kaden Davis". USFL News Hub. Retrieved November 3, 2023.

[10] "Kaden Davis, NFL Profile". Arizona Cardinals.

[11] Urban, Darren (August 29, 2023). "Cardinals Make Moves To Get To 53-Man Roster". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved November 3, 2023.

[12] Urban, Darren (January 8, 2024). "Cardinals Sign Eight Players To 'Futures' Deals". AZCardinals.com.

[13] @Lions (May 13, 2024). "#Lions have signed WR Kaden Davis and TE Parker Hesse" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

[14] "Lions announce roster moves". DetroitLions.com. August 27, 2024.

[15] DiLalla, Aric (September 11, 2024). "Broncos sign WR Kaden Davis to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.

[16] DiLalla, Aric (October 1, 2024). "Broncos sign RB Salvon Ahmed to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 1, 2024.

[17] Heath, Jon (October 8, 2024). "Broncos bringing back familiar face at wide receiver once again". Broncos Wire. Retrieved October 8, 2024.

[18] Weir, Susanna (October 14, 2024). "Broncos sign CB Quinton Newsome to practice squad". Denver Broncos. Retrieved October 15, 2024.

[19] "Browns place Greg Newsome II on injured reserve". ClevelandBrowns.com. December 10, 2024.

[20] "Browns' Kaden Davis: Joins active roster". CBSSports.com. January 3, 2025. Retrieved January 4, 2025.

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