Tyrion Jacobe Davis-Price (born October 23, 2000) is an American professional football running back for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU.

Tyrion Davis-Price
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Davis-Price playing for LSU in 2019
No. 35 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (2000-10-23) October 23, 2000 (age 24)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:219 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:Southern University Laboratory School (Baton Rouge)
College:LSU (2019–2021)
NFL draft:2022 / round: 3 / pick: 93
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 8, 2024
Rushing yards:120
Rushing average:3.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

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Davis-Price grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and attended Southern University Laboratory School.[1] As a senior, he rushed for over 2,500 yards and scored 29 touchdowns.[2] Davis-Price committed to play college football at LSU.[3]

College career

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Davis-Price rushed 64 times for 295 yards and six touchdowns during his true freshman season as LSU won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.[4] He was the Tigers' leading rusher with 446 yards and three touchdowns on 104 carries in 2020.[5] As a junior, Davis-Price rushed 211 times for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns.[6] Against 20th-ranked Florida, he rushed for a school-record 287 yards in a 49–42 win.[7] Following the end of the season, Davis-Price declared that he would be entering the 2022 NFL draft.[8]

Professional career

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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
6 ft 0+38 in
(1.84 m)
211 lb
(96 kg)
30+34 in
(0.78 m)
9+14 in
(0.23 m)
4.48 s 1.53 s 2.60 s 4.40 s 7.25 s 35.5 in
(0.90 m)
9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)
18 reps
Sources:[9][10]

San Francisco 49ers

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Davis-Price was selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft with the 93rd overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers.[11] He made his NFL debut in Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks and had 14 carries for 33 yards in the 27–7 victory.[12] He played in six games and recorded 34 carries for 99 rushing yards in his rookie season.[13]

The 49ers waived Davis-Price on December 6, 2023 and re-signed him to the practice squad the following day.[14][15]

Philadelphia Eagles

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On February 20, 2024, Davis-Price signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[16] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[17][18]

References

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  1. ^ Kubena, Brooks (December 19, 2018). "The goal for Kardell Thomas, Tyrion Davis-Price at LSU? To be 'legends,' win national championships". The Advocate. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  2. ^ Doucet, Jacques (January 7, 2019). "WARRICK DUNN FINALIST: Tyrion Davis – Southern Lab RB". WAFB.com. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  3. ^ Kubena, Brooks (December 19, 2018). "Southern Lab's Kardell Thomas, Tyrion Davis sign with LSU on early signing day". The Advocate. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  4. ^ Morgan, Blake (January 12, 2020). "Tyrion Davis-Price: 3 facts on the LSU Tigers running back". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  5. ^ Miller, Brody (August 17, 2021). "Ed Orgeron wants more out of LSU's talented but confusing running backs room". The Athletic. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "It's 1,000 yards for LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price as he joins an elite group of Tiger stars". The Advocate. November 27, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  7. ^ Scarborough, Alex (October 16, 2021). "Tyrion Davis-Price rushes for LSU record 287 yards in win over Florida as Ed Orgeron says his team 'came to fight today'". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  8. ^ Fitzpatrick, Jamarcus (December 31, 2021). "LSU's Ty Davis-Price declares for the NFL Draft". KATC.com. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  9. ^ "Tyrion Davis-Price Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  10. ^ "2022 Draft Scout Tyrion Davis-Price, LSU NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 17, 2022.
  11. ^ Maiocco, Matt (May 4, 2022). "Kevin Faulk explains what 49ers are getting in Davis-Price". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
  12. ^ "Seattle Seahawks at San Francisco 49ers – September 18th, 2022". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 11, 2022.
  13. ^ "Tyrion Davis-Price 2022 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
  14. ^ "49ers Sign S Logan Ryan, Release a Running Back". 49ers.com. December 6, 2023. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
  15. ^ "49ers Sign RB Tyrion Davis-Price to Practice Squad, Release a Wide Receiver". 49ers.com. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  16. ^ Boyle, Owen (February 20, 2024). "Eagles sign Tyrion Davis-Price and Darian Kinnard". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved February 21, 2024.
  17. ^ "Get your first look at the Eagles' initial 53-man roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 27, 2024.
  18. ^ Gowton, Brandon Lee (August 28, 2024). "Eagles practice squad: Team announces 14 signings". Bleeding Green Nation. SB Nation. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
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