Chris Davis Jr.

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Meet the New Panthers: Chris Davis Jr.

With the start of the 2021 football season fast approaching, it's time to get to know Georgia State's class of newcomers that will join a GSU program that returns 22 starters from last year's bowl-winning squad.

Today's featured freshman is outside linebacker Chris Davis Jr. from Tampa, Fla.

Davis put up some eye-popping numbers at Armwood High School. As a senior, he made 46 tackles, but 22 of them were behind the line of scrimmage, including 13 sacks. In his career, he collected 21 sacks and 34 tackles for loss.

The 6-3, 215-pounder brings those sack number to a Georgia State defense that ranked No. 7 in FBS with a school-record 35 sacks a year ago.

The GSU defense, which returns nine starters, also ranked No. 8 in the nation with 21 turnovers forced, tying the program record. The Panthers held opponents to 136.6 rushing yards per game, the second-best figure in school history, while setting a record for fewest yards per rush at 3.86.

Georgia State opens the season on Sept. 4, when the Panthers host Army at Center Parc Stadium in a noon kickoff on ESPNU. That kicks off the most exciting and challenging schedule in program history, including non-conference games at North Carolina and Auburn and a home date with Charlotte. In Sun Belt Conference play, the Panthers host Appalachian State, Texas State, Arkansas State and Troy while traveling to ULM, Georgia Southern, Louisiana, Coastal Carolina.

Season tickets for the 2021 season are on sale now by visiting GeorgiaStateSports.com/TIX or calling 404-413-4160.
 
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Chris Davis Jr.

#43 Chris Davis Jr.

OLB
6' 3"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Chris Davis Jr.

#43 Chris Davis Jr.

6' 3"
Freshman
OLB