Deonte Davis

Height:
5-10
Weight:
170
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Snellville, Ga.
High School:
South Gwinnett

2014 (Sophomore)
Redshirted ... Member of the ACC Academic Honor Roll. 2013 (True Freshman)
Played in the first nine games of the season as a true freshman before missing the final three due to injury ... Finished with eight tackles, including six solo, and one pass breakup on the year ... Had three special teams tackles on the season ... Made his collegiate debut in the season opener vs. Presbyterian (Aug. 29) and had one tackle ... Had a season-high five tackles, including three solo, with a pass breakup in the win over NC State (Oct. 5) ... Also had tackles at Army (Sept. 21) and at Clemson (Sept. 28).

High School
A 2013 graduate of South Gwinnett High School in Snellville, Ga. ... A two-year starter for the Comets ... Saw action at both cornerback and safety ... Earned honorable mention All-Gwinnett County honors ... Helped the Comets to a 10-3 record including a first round victory over Milton High ... Played for Coach John Small ... Played in the Rivalries of Gwinnett All-Star Football game following his senior season ... Was a middle school teammate of current Deacon wide receiver Jonathan Williams ... Played in Region 8-6A ... Had offers from Air Force, Colorado State and Navy among others ... Recruited by Brian Knorr.

Personal
Born. Feb. 22, 1995 ... Name is pronounced "dee-ON-tay".