Isaiah Davis

Isaiah Davis (born February 21, 2002) is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota State Jackrabbits and was selected by the Jets in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life and high school
Davis grew up in Joplin, Missouri and attended Joplin High School. He rushed for 1,676 yards and 28 touchdowns during his junior season. As a senior, Davis was named the Missouri Gatorade Player of the Year after he rushed for 2,283 yards and 45 touchdowns on 253 carries, caught 19 passes for 220 yards and two touchdowns, and also made 52 tackles as a linebacker on defense. Davis committed to play college football at South Dakota State.

College career
Davis's freshman season at South Dakota State (SDSU) was postponed from the fall to the spring of 2021 due to COVID-19. He rushed for 818 yards and 10 touchdowns during the season. As a sophomore, Davis missed some time due to injuries and gained 701 yards and scored seven touchdowns on 95 carries. He was named first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) rushed for 1,451 yards and 15 touchdowns as the Jackrabbits won the 2023 NCAA Division I Football Championship Game.

Professional career
Davis was selected with the 173rd overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft by the New York Jets.