The New Orleans Saints have seen multiple former players on the NFL Top 100 list this week, including defensive end Trey Hendrickson (No. 77) and offensive tackle Terron Armstead (No. 67). Today, one of their own was added to the list, in legendary linebacker Demario Davis, who comes in at No.44 on the list.
This sets Davis ahead of players such as Ja’Marr Chase (No. 45), Aidan Hutchinson (No. 47) and Rashan Gary (No. 50). The next three up on the list from Demario are Kyle Hamilton at No. 43, Matthew Stafford at No. 42, and Lane Johnson at No. 41.
Davis has been one of the best signings the Saints have made in franchise history, pretty firmly No. 2 on that list behind Drew Brees. In six seasons with the Saints, he has accrued 98 games played (all of which he started) and put up the following statistics during that span of time:
- 2 interceptions and pass deflections
- 29 sacks, 61 QB hits, 81 pressures, and 67 tackles for a loss
- 432 solo tackles, 243 assisted, 675 total
On top of that, he has accrued an All-Pro first team selection, four All-Pro second team selections, and two pro bowl selections. Even further, he has been one of the most vocal leaders of the New Orleans Saints during his time here, and has been one of the most prominent figures in team history. He is extended through the 2025 season as well, so he has at minimum two more seasons to add to these totals, and further cement himself into Saints history.
Davis is most definitely deserving of this recognition, and hopefully will continue to be a force of nature for years to come with New Orleans.
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