| Shiro Davis |
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 | Class:
Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Shreveport, La.
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| High School:
Woodlawn
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| Height / Weight:
6-3 / 236
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| Position:
DE
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| Experience:
So.-1L
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A second-year player who serves as a reserve defensive end ... an All-American in high school ... a member of ESPNU's top 150 national prospects as a senior in high school.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played in the final seven games ... saw the first action of his career in the Baylor game, playing as a reserve defensive end and on special teams ... had one QB pressure vs. the Bears ... played on special teams vs. Kansas and Texas Tech ... saw action as a reserve defensive end against Iowa State ... recorded first two career tackles, including one for a loss, against the Cyclones ... had one tackle and one pass breakup against Kansas State.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by DeCarlos Holmes at Woodlawn ... Prep All-American ... played in the 2012 U.S. Army All-American Bowl ... a member of ESPNU's top 150 national prospects ... ranked as the 12th-best defensive end and 77th-best overall prospect by ESPNU ... a member of The Advocate's Super Dozen and The Times-Picayune Blue-Chip List (state's top prospects) ... four-year starter at defensive end ... recorded 150 tackles over his last two seasons ... named first-team All-State by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association as a senior ... selected to the 2011 Super Southeast 120 by the Mobile Register ... a first-team selection on the Shreveport Times All-City Team ... named first-team all-district 1-4A ... posted 85 tackles as a senior ... competed in the Nike SPARQ combine with scores of 4.56 (40-yard dash), 4.39 (agility shuttle), 34.2 (vertical jump) and 35 (power ball toss) ... named first-team all-district 1-4A as a junior ... tallied 65 tackles and 15 sacks ... also lettered in basketball and track and field.
PERSONAL
Began playing football at age 13 for Brookwood ... lists his mother as the biggest influence on his football career ... lived in Shreveport his entire life.
THE S. DAVIS FILE
Nickname: Shiro, it took over my real name
My dream as a college football player: Become a man
During pregame, I like to: Be by myself
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball
Favorite vehicle: Any old car
Favorite movie: Friday Night Lights
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite cartoon characters: Tom
I came to Texas because: The family atmosphere. It felt like home.
DEFENSE
| Year |
G/GS |
TT(Solo) |
TFL |
Sacks |
INT |
PBU |
FF |
FR |
QBP |
High |
| 2012 |
7/0 |
3(3) |
1.0-5 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2/ISU |
| Total |
7/0 |
3(3) |
1.0-5 |
0.0-0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2/ISU
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CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 2 vs. Iowa State (Fr.)
Tackles for Loss: 1.0 vs. Iowa State (Fr.)
