Watch: Jordan Davis’ emotional return to his high school

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Davis made an emotional return to Mallard Creek High School

Three-star Mallard Creek High School defensive tackle recruit Jordan Davis committed to the Georgia Bulldogs on Nov. 16, 2017. Davis’ commitment did not have much fanfare.

Fast forward to 2022. Jordan Davis just helped the Georgia Bulldogs win a national championship. Davis played an instrumental part in Georgia’s elite defense last season.

The story doesn’t end there. Davis broke the internet at the NFL combine with his 40-yard dash time. 6-foot-6, 340-pound men should simply not be able to move that fast. Davis’ combine performance helped him solidify his spot as a first round pick.

In the 2022 NFL draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Davis with the No. 13 pick. The Eagles picked two Georgia Bulldogs in Jordan Davis and linebacker Nakobe Dean.

Recently, Jordan Davis came back to Mallard Creek. Davis is legend there thanks to his success and incredible personality. Gabe McDonald documented Davis’ return to Mallard Creek:

It is awesome to see the smiles on everyone’s faces at Mallard Creek. Jordan Davis came from a pretty humble place and is giving back to the kids at Mallard Creek. Davis provided some advice and wise words to students at his alma mater.

Jordan Davis has had a special year. It began with Georgia defeating Clemson in Charlotte. Davis even helped Georgia recruit another defensive tackle from North Carolina before his rookie season with the Eagles.

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Georgia football DL Jordan Davis makes NFL Draft decision

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis is returning to the University of Georgia for another season

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis is returning to the University of Georgia for another season. Davis was projected as a high 2021 NFL Draft pick, but is returning to do some unfinished business.

Davis is literally the biggest player who is returning to Athens for another season. He’ll technically be a junior for the 2021 season. He’s coming off his best game of the 2020 season. Davis recorded a sack, blocked a kick, and had three tackles against Cincinnati in the Peach Bowl. Davis had a tough 2020 season, where he suffered an elbow injury and missed extended time.

Davis is the anchor of Dan Lanning and Kirby Smart’s defensive front. He came to Athens as a relatively unheralded three or four-star recruit (depending on the recruiting service). Before coming to UGA, Davis played for a high school powerhouse football program at Mallard Creek in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The run-stopping defensive lineman contributed 2.5 sacks in 2019. Davis appeared in every game throughout 2019 and started eight contests. He was named a freshman All-American following the 2018 season.

Now, Davis will look to combine with Devonte Wyatt, Nolan Smith, Travon Walker, Adam Anderson, Jalen Carter and more to form one of the top defensive fronts in the country in 2021.

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UGA football player card: DL Jordan Davis

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis is the anchor of Dan Lanning and Kirby Smart’s defensive front.

Jordan Davis, defensive lineman (No. 99):

Class: Junior

Height: 6-6

Weight: 330 pounds

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

High School: Mallard Creek High School

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis is the anchor of Dan Lanning and Kirby Smart’s defensive front. Davis came to Athens as a relatively unheralded three or four-star recruit (depending on the recruiting service). Before coming to UGA, Davis played for North Carolina powerhouse football program Mallard Creek, where he faced some of the top competition in the state.

The run-stopping defensive lineman contributed 2.5 sacks last season. Davis appeared in every game and started eight contests. Davis has recorded 43 total tackles over the first two seasons of his career. He was named a freshman All-American following the 2018 season.

Last season, Georgia had the top run defense in the NCAA and didn’t allow a single rushing touchdown to a running back. Davis was a big part of the reason why the Bulldogs achieved this impressive accomplishment.

Now, Davis will look to combine with Malik Herring, Devonte Wyatt, Nolan Smith, Travon Walker, Jermaine Johnson, Azeez Ojulari, and more to form one of the top defensive fronts in the country.

Nov 23, 2019; Athens, GA; Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jordan Davis and linebacker Azeez Ojulari celebrate after a stop against the Texas A&M Aggies. Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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