Jarrad Davis signs new deal returning to former NFL team, reuniting with ex-UF teammate

Jarrad Davis is heading back to his old NFL team and will get to play alongside a former Florida teammate.

The Detroit Lions announced Friday that they have signed Davis. Detroit selected Davis with the No. 21 overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. He played his first 4 seasons with the Lions before signing with the New York Jets ahead of the 2021 NFL season.

The Lions’ PR staff highlighted that Davis’ return to the Motor City reunites him with fellow former Florida linebacker Alex Anzalone, who signed with Detroit in 2021 after 4 seasons with the New Orleans Saints. Anzalone re-signed with the Lions earlier this month.

The @Lions have signed LB Jarrad Davis.

Davis will be reunited with LB @AlexAnzalone34 for the 1st time since the duo starred at @GatorsFB together from 2013-16.

The duo combined for 280 tackles, 25 TFLs & 8.5 sacks at Florida before each being selected in the 2017 @NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/nGZsqV7zst

— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) March 25, 2022

Over his first 5 NFL seasons, Davis has played in 64 games, making 50 starts. He has recorded 330 tackles, including 19 for loss and 10.5 sacks. Last year, with the Jets, opened the season on injured reserve and was activated on Oct. 30.