Quarterback Nate Davis most recently played college football with the Ball State Cardinals. Davis decided to skip his senior season at Ball State to declare eligible for the 2009 NFL draft.
Davis held a pro day at Ball State in March of 2009, however only one of the 32 National Football League teams, the Indianapolis Colts, sent a scout to watch him in action.FanHouse: What If You Hold a Pro Day and No One Shows Up?
High School
Davis graduated from Bellaire High School, where he earned three letters in football and was a three-time all-state and three-time all-conference selection. He helped the team to a 13-1 record as a senior and a 21-8 mark in his career. He also helped the Bellaire Big Reds to a 10-0 conference record and a state semifinal appearance as a senior.
He also earned four letters in basketball and helped the team to a 15-0 record start as a senior.Official Site of Ball State Athletics: Nate Davis
College
He attended Ball State University, where he played three seasons as a quarterback. before he declared to forgo his senior season to enter the 2009 NFL draft. Davis became the first player in BSU history to throw for 3,000 yards or more in back-to-back seasons. He also managed a 22-12 record as a starting quarterback and tallied a 17-5 Mid-American Conference mark as a starter. Davis completed .875 percent of his passes against Northeastern, which ranks as the third-best single-game mark in BSU history.
Davis ranked 13th in the nation in passing efficiency (156.97) and 19th in the country in total offense (278.79).Official Site of Ball State Athletics: Nate Davis
Awards and Honors
- 2008 Mid-American Conference Offensive Player of the YearOfficial Site of Ball State Athletics: Nate Davis
- 2008 All-MAC first teamOfficial Site of Ball State Athletics: Nate Davis
- One of 10 finalists for the 2008 Manning AwardOfficial Site of Ball State Athletics: Nate Davis
- 2008 Walter Camp and Maxwell Award watch listsOfficial Site of Ball State Athletics: Nate Davis
- 2008 and 2007 Manning Award watch listOfficial Site of Ball State Athletics: Nate Davis
- 2008 Ball State John Magnabosco Co-MVPOfficial Site of Ball State Athletics: Nate Davis
- 2007 Ball State John Magnabosco MVPOfficial Site of Ball State Athletics: Nate Davis