Topic: Rashied Davis

Rashied Khalid Davis (born July 24, 1979) is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the San Jose SaberCats as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at San José State.

Davis was born in Los Angeles, California and attended John F. Kennedy High School in Granada Hills, California. He later attended West Los Angeles College, where he played football as wide receiver and defensive back for the college's team. Prior to attending WLAC, Davis had never played organized football. He was the team's most productive player as a junior. He later finished his collegiate career at San José State. In 2002 he served as a graduate assistant at San Jose State, and also served as a running backs coach at West Valley College in Saratoga, California in 2004.

Prior to signing with the Bears, Davis spent nearly four years in the Arena Football League, playing as a wide receiver and cornerback for the San Jose SaberCats. His best years came in 2004 and 2005, in which Davis emerged as the team’s most productive players, posting a team leading 1,785 yards (1,632 m) in all-purpose yards. In 2005, Davis scored 44 touchdowns and 264 points as a return specialist and wide receiver. He caught 100 passes for 1,420 yards (1,300 m) and 30 touchdowns, which was a franchise record, and also scored eight rushing touchdowns. Davis’ feats earned him recognition as the team’s most valuable player and offensive player of the year.