Gabriel Davis Bio: NFL, College, Contract & Bills

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Gabriel Davis might not be a new name for those who enjoy watching NFL. However, for those who do not know, he is an athlete who plays as a wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills in the National Football League (NFL).

Previously, before joining the league, he played college football for the UCF Knights. While there, the player made a deep impression on football admirers and paved his way forward as a huge prospect to the NFL.

Selected in the 2020 NFL draft, he has already won the hearts of numerous fans with his slick gameplay style and unbeatable stamina.

Gabriel Davis During a Practice Session in the Bills Jersey(Source: Buffalo News)
Gabriel Davis During a Practice Session in the Bills Jersey (Source: Buffalo News)

After recording the most receiving touchdowns in a single game, the young American came into the spotlight. In a match played against the Kansas City Chiefs, he alone had four touchdowns, creating history in the process.

After this performance, he created a record for having the highest number of touchdowns in any divisional-round playoff match of the NFL franchise. In addition, NFL fans swarmed up on the Internet, searching for him.

Who is Gabriel Davis? What was his childhood like? What about his past activities before getting drafted into the NFL?

People are curious to know him and therefore are asking many questions.

But, before moving into the detail, here are some quick facts about Gabriel Davis.

Quick Facts

Full Name Gabriel Davis
Date of Birth April 1, 1999
Birth Place Fernandina Beach, Florida, the USA
Nick Name Gabe
Religion Christianity
Nationality American
Ethnicity Mixed
Zodiac Sign  Aries
Age 25 years old
Height 1.88 m (6 feet 2 inches)
Weight 210 lb (95 kg)
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Black
Build Athletic
Father’s Name James Davis
Mother’s Name Alana Davis
Siblings A brother and a sister
Siblings Jordan Davis, Kayla Davis
Education
  • Seminole High School (Sanford, Florida)
  • The University of Central Florida (Orlando, Florida)
Marital Status Unmarried
Sexual Orientation Straight
Girlfriend’s Name Not available
Kid None
Profession Professional football player
NFL Draft 2020
Position Wide Receiver
League  National Football League (NFL)
Active Years (2020–present)
Net Worth $4-$4.5 million
Base salary (2022) $895,000
Currently Plays For Buffalo Bills
Jersey Number 13
Career Highlights & Awards
  • Second-team All-AAC (2018)
  • PFF Third-team All-American (2019)
  • First-team All-AAC (2019)
  • Most receiving touchdowns in a single playoff game (4)
Social Media  Instagram, Twitter
Buffalo Bills merch Watch, Insulated Tumbler Cup, Vinyl Stickers
Last Update December, 2024

Early Life & Family 

On April 1, 1999, Gabriel Davis was born to his mother, Alana Davis, and his Father, James Davis. His mother was still very young when she was pregnant with Gabriel.

Sadly, his biological Father abandoned him and his mother before he was born.

Gabriel Davis spent his childhood in a suburb of Florida. His mother, Alana, worked multiple jobs as a single parent to raise and provide him with his basic needs.

Gabriel Davis (left) with his younger siblings and his Mother Kayla Davis(Source: Buffalo Bills)
Gabriel Davis (left) with his younger siblings and his mother, Kayla Davis (Source: Buffalo Bills)

Gabriel enrolled in Seminole High School located in Sanford and began playing basketball from a very young age. Gabe’s mother encouraged her son to do what he likes best and taught him to behave well on and off the court.

When he was about nine years old, he told his mother that he would play in the NFL one day. After fulfilling his childhood dream in 2020, he wrote an emotional letter to his mother, recalling his promise.

He considers that his mother is why he has become the man he is today. Moreover, he thinks she is his greatest inspiration.

Education

Davies chose football in high school and remained committed from the very beginning. As mentioned above, he practiced for long hours daily to make his way to the NFL. 

While in Seminole, he consistently played well to improve himself and bring out the best results for his high school. In his senior year, he had 69 receptions for 1347 yards and 17 touchdowns. 

After high school, he joined the University of Central Florida to play college football.

Speaking more about his family, he is the eldest among three siblings. He has a younger brother, Jordan, and a beautiful young sister, Kayla.

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Gabriel Davis | Career

College Career

Davis joined the University of Central Florida to play college football, where he was impressive. Davis appeared in and started all 13 games in his first season.

Talking about his stats, he recorded 27 receptions for 391 yards and four touchdowns as a true freshman.

Moving onto his second year, he started all games except one and played well throughout the season. His stats as a sophomore comprises 53 receptions for 815 yards and 7 touchdowns, signifying a tremendous improvement in a single year.

Davis continued his incredible performance in the 2019 season as well. He started almost all games and had very good numbers.

Gabe decided to forgo his last season and declared for the 2020 NFL draft following his junior year.

Professional Career

The Buffalo Bills chose Gabriel with the 128th pick in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft. On May 8, 2020, Gabriel officially joined the club, signing a four-year contract with the Bills.

Davis did well in his preseason matches and prepared himself for his first NFL season. He recorded his first NFL touchdown on a 6-yard reception in a game against the Miami Dolphins in the second week of the league.

Gabe caught four passes for a career-best 81 yards the following week. 

Moving onto Week 12, Davis had already won the heart of Bill’s fans with his regular touchdowns and accurate passes that won numerous games for the team.

Moreover, Davis had three catches for 79 yards in the same week with a 20-yard reception touchdown against the mighty Los Angeles Chargers. However, his contribution could not save his team from defeat.

Gabriel Davis in the Buffalo Bills Jersey(Source: DraftKings Nation)
Gabriel Davis in the Buffalo Bills Jersey (Source: DraftKings Nation)

Furthermore, he caught four passes for 85 yards against the Indianapolis Colts in the same season’s playoffs wild-card round. With this, he led his team to their first-ever playoff win in 25 years.

Gabriel finished his debut season with 35 receptions for 599 yards and 7 receiving touchdowns.

He appeared in all 16 games in the 2021 NFL season and recorded 35 receptions for 539 yards and 6 touchdowns.

The NFL star caught five passes for 85 yards and 2 touchdowns against the Panthers in the same season, making this his season-highs in both catches and touchdowns.

Most recently, in a postseason Divisional Round match played against Kansas City Chiefs, Gabriel made history, scoring four receiving touchdowns.

Age, Weight & Height

As of 2024, the young athlete is 25 years of age. He celebrates his birthday every April 1. Coincidentally, he shares his birthday with April Fool’s day.

Evan is tall for the game, as football requires the player to be. He stands 1.88 m (6 feet 2 inches) tall and weighs around 210 lb (95 kg).

Davis has black hair color and black colored eyes when talking about his facial features. Moreover, he has a thick bushy black beard which suits him well.

Further, into his body features, he has an athletic physique, and he is well-built and strong for his age.

Furthermore, he has not sustained any serious injuries and maintains his body by working out routinely.

Gabriel Davis | Relationship Status

Even though he has only been around for two years in the NFL, Gabriel Davis has earned many fans worldwide. The recent achievement has elevated his popularity to an even greater height.

He has many NFL fans who have a huge crush on him. So, it is obvious that his fans would like to know deeply about his personal life. 

Fortunately for his female fans, the star athlete is not in any relationship now. Gabriel is very reserved and does not like to express much about his private life.

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Moreover, he is at the beginning of his professional career, and it is apparent for a novice athlete to do so rather than give much time to affairs. 

However, hopefully, he will shed light on his love life in the upcoming years. Once we get an update on it, we will let you know.

Net Worth, Salary & Career Earnings

The Bills wide receiver has an estimated net worth of around $4 to $4.5 million.

Gabriel has already accumulated large sums in a very brief professional football career. He mostly earns through the league games and secondarily through merch sales.

While signing a four-year contract worth $3.99 million with the Bills in 2020, he received around a $700k contract bonus. In addition, his base salary in the first season was $600k.

For the 2021 NFL season, he received around $1 million as an annual salary. Likewise, he has already earned over $2 million in his entire NFL career to date.

Awards & Achievements

Gabriel Davis gives his 100% in every match he plays, and we have frequently seen that his performance has been a huge factor in every team victory. He has assisted the Bills in becoming AFC East Champs several times.

With a player like him, we can easily predict that his team will win some major trophies in the time to come.

Gabriel Davis on Social Media

Even though he is quite a reserved person, Gabriel Davis is a celebrity, and such a person must maintain contact with his fans. 

For this exact purpose, he has official accounts on Twitter and Instagram.

Gabriel Davis in a Casual Outfit
Gabriel Davis in a Casual Outfit (Source: Instagram)

He mainly posts pictures related to his professional life on his Insta account. However, sometimes, he just uploads his single casual pictures too.

You can follow him by going through the links given below:

Instagram: 91.8k followers (As of January 2022)

Twitter: 52.5k followers (As of January 2022)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is Gabriel Davis good?

Yes, Gabriel Davis is playing consistently well for his team. While there were some doubts regarding his abilities before his NFL selection, he swept them away soon after stepping onto the court with the Bills.

He finished the 2021 NFL season with 35 receptions and seven touchdowns, almost identical to his 2020 season.

Why was Gabriel Davis out in December of the last year?

 Gabriel Davis was out of the court for testing positive for Coronavirusin in December 2021.

Afterward, the club placed him on the reserve/ Covid-19 list and advised him to rest. Following the test result, he missed a crucial match against the Falcons.

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