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Jelani Davis vs BG

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Jelani Davis

Position:
Defensive Lineman
Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 285
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
St. Louis, Mo.
High School:
Ladue HS
Prev School:
Southern

2025 (R-Senior)

Appeared in all 12 games for Kent State
Recorded 24 total tackles (11 unassisted, 13 assisted)
Posted 4.0 tackles for loss totaling 21 yards
Had 2.5 sacks for 15 yards including 2.0 vs Bowling Green
Registered 4 quarterback hurries on the season
Career-high 5 tackles came at Florida State
Had half a sack against Merrimack
Transferred from Southern

New Kent State Football Special Teams Analyst Josh Cribbs Previews the 2026 Season and His New Role

Tuesday, May 05

Kent State Football 2025 Early Signing Day Press Conference

Wednesday, December 03

Kent State Football vs Northern Illinois 11.28.25 | Cinematic Recap

Sunday, November 30

Kent State Football vs Northern Illinois 11.28.25 | Football Game Highlights

Saturday, November 29

Kent State Sports Hall of Famer Josh Cribbs Introductory Interview with Dane Richardson (WATCH)

Tuesday, May 05

Kent State Hall of Famer Josh Cribbs Returns Home as Special Teams Analyst

Wednesday, April 29

Coaching announcement graphic featuring 'Dave Bucar – Tight Ends Coach' in large cream and gold text on an orange and gold background at left, alongside an action photo of Bucar on the sideline wearing a headset, glasses, and gray Under Armour hoodie while holding a clipboard, with a crowd visible behind him and the Kent State lightning bolt, Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos at lower left.

Kent State Football Adds Dave Bucar as Tight Ends Coach

Wednesday, April 29

Carney vs Merrimack

Golden Flashes have Ten Named to the NFF Hampshire Honor Society

Wednesday, April 08