Introduction
Troy Michael Davis (born January 6, 1991) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent. Davis was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2013. Davis played college football at Central Florida.
Early years
Davis attended Berkmar High School in Lilburn, Georgia. Davis was named Academic Athlete of the Year in 2007. He was an honorable mention pick in his junior season and was a first-team all-county linebacker in his senior year.
College career
Freshman season
In his freshman season (2009), He appeared in 10 games but didn't record any statistics.
Sophomore season
In his Sophomore season (2010), He appeared in 14 games in which he recorded 26 Tackles, 5.5 Sacks, a forced fumble, 6 pass deflections and one Interception.
Junior season
In his Junior season (2011), He recorded 29 Tackles, 5 Sacks, 2 Pass deflections and a forced fumble in 12 regular season games. He was selected to Phil Steele's All-C-USA Third Team following his Junior season.
Senior season
In his Senior season (2012), He appeared in 14 games in which He recorded 72 Tackles, a career high 8 Sacks, 3 Forced fumbles and 4 Pass deflections. He was selected to both the All-C-USA First Team and Phil Steele's All-C-USA First Team. On December 19, 2012, He was selected as UCF's Outstanding Defensive Lineman at the UCF Football Awards Banquet following his senior season.
Professional career
New York Jets
On April 27, 2013, Davis signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent. He was released on August 31, 2013but was signed to the team's practice squad a day later. On September 25, 2013 he was released from the practice squadbefore being re-signed to the squad on October 2, 2013. Ten days later on October 12, he was promoted to the active roster. Davis made his NFL debut in week 8 of the 2013 season on October 27 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Playing on special teams he recorded two tackles and made a 7-yard kickoff return after collecting a squibber. He was released on August 30, 2014.
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys signed Davis to their practice squad on October 21, 2014. The Cowboys waived Davis on May 8, 2015.
Personal life
He is the son of Oneal Murphy and Keisha Davis-Murphy. He majored in sports and exercise science while in college.