Zach Davidson
Updated: 12/20/2025, 1:04:46 PM Wikipedia source
Zach Davidson (born July 15, 1998) is an American professional football tight end for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Central Missouri Mules (where he additionally played as punter) and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Infobox
Position
Tight end
Born
(1998-07-15) July 15, 1998 (age 27)Webb City, Missouri, U.S.
Height
6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight
251 lb (114 kg)
High school
Webb City
College
Central Missouri (2016–2020)
NFL draft
2021: 5th round, 168th overall pick
Receptions
1
Receiving yards
5
Roster status
Practice squad
Tables
Pre-draft measurables · Professional career
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Height
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Weight
245 lb(111 kg)
Arm length
32 in(0.81 m)
Hand span
9+1⁄2 in(0.24 m)
40-yard dash
4.62 s
10-yard split
1.74 s
20-yard split
2.60 s
20-yard shuttle
4.26 s
Three-cone drill
6.95 s
Vertical jump
37.5 in(0.95 m)
Broad jump
9 ft 9 in(2.97 m)
Bench press
17 reps
All values from Pro Day
All values from Pro Day
Height
All values from Pro Day
| 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 | |
| mw- .mw- 6 ft 6+5⁄8 in(2.00 m) | 245 lb(111 kg) | 32 in(0.81 m) | 9+1⁄2 in(0.24 m) | 4.62 s | 1.74 s | 2.60 s | 4.26 s | 6.95 s | 37.5 in(0.95 m) | 9 ft 9 in(2.97 m) | 17 reps | |
| All values from Pro Day | ||||||||||||
References
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- Fox Sportshttps://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2021-nfl-draft-zach-davidson-central-missouri-martin-rogers
- CBS Sportshttps://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2021-nfl-draft-from-division-ii-punter-to-nfl-tight-end-the-most-intriguing-prospect-youve-never-heard-of/
- "Zach Davidson, TE, Central Missouri – NFL Draft Player Profile"https://www.profootballnetwork.com/zach-davidson-nfl-draft-player-profile-central-missouri-tight-end/
- The Joplin Globehttps://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_sports/zach-davidson-declares-for-nfl-draft/article_c7c2148c-caaf-57ef-a139-f90c15fca907.html
- The Joplin Globehttps://www.joplinglobe.com/sports/local_sports/zach-davidson-receives-second-all-america-honor/article_e8535cdc-90a1-59f7-a86e-24feee66cc85.html
- Columbia Missourianhttps://www.columbiamissourian.com/sports/zach-davidson-displays-his-agility-to-nfl-scouts/image_a645c9e4-8b51-11eb-853d-43a6ea178ab1.html
- NFL.comhttps://www.nfl.com/prospects/zach-davidson/32004441-5610-4903-d81a-69e2bea869a8
- draftscout.comhttps://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1025365&DraftYear=2021
- insider.espn.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20231031203858/https://insider.espn.com/nfl/draft/player/_/id/105422
- Vikings.comhttps://www.vikings.com/news/minnesota-vikings-round-5-recap-of-2021-nfl-draft
- St. Paul Pioneer Presshttps://www.twincities.com/2021/05/13/wr-ihmir-smith-marsette-te-zach-davidson-agree-to-contract-terms-with-vikings/
- Vikings.comhttps://www.vikings.com/news/roster-moves-initial-53-man-waived-injured
- Vikings.comhttps://www.vikings.com/news/pratice-squad-ben-ellefson-tight-end-roster-2021
- Vikings.comhttps://www.vikings.com/news/vikings-activate-christian-darrisaw-ezra-cleveland-make-multiple-roster-moves
- Vikings.comhttps://www.vikings.com/news/roster-moves-initial-53-man-waived-injured-2022
- BuffaloBills.comhttps://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-3-more-players-to-complete-practice-squad
- BuffaloBills.comhttps://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-signed-these-players-to-reserve-future-contracts-for-2023
- BuffaloBills.comhttps://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-te-nick-guggemos
- BuffaloBills.comhttps://www.buffalobills.com/news/buffalo-bills-made-these-moves-to-get-to-initial-53-man-roster
- BuffaloBills.comhttps://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-16-players-to-2024-practice-squad
- BuffaloBills.comhttps://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-elevate-tight-end-zach-davidson-and-tackle-richard-gouraige-for-chiefs-game
- cbssports.comhttps://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/zach-davidson-back-to-practice-squad/amp/
- buffalobills.comhttps://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-re-sign-qb-shane-buechele-sign-te-zach-davidson-to-a-reserve-future-contract
- Yahoo Sportshttps://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/shilo-sanders-ejected-from-buccaneers-preseason-finale-for-taking-a-swing-at-bills-te-004650447.html
- Athlon Sportshttps://athlonsports.com/nfl/alternate-angle-captures-blow-that-got-shilo-sanders-ejected-from-bucs-bills
- Buffalo Billshttps://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-release-27-players-aug-26
- Sports Illustratedhttps://www.si.com/nfl/giants/onsi/transactions/giants-add-tight-end-to-practice-squad-work-out-four-players