(GLENDALE, AZ) The Arizona Rattlers have signed rookie defensive lineman Jelani Davis to a contract for the 2027 season.Davis, 6-2, 295 pounds, completed his college eligibility at Kent St. in 2025 where he played one season and appeared in all 12 games recording 24 tackles, 11 of those solo. He had four tackles for loss and 2½ sacks. He had a career high five tackles in a game against Florida St.
Prior to Kent St., Davis played two years at Southern University, one at Jacksonville St. and a year of junior college football at Dodge City Community College.
In his two seasons at Southern University, Davis played in 15 games and recorded 29 tackles, 13 of those solo. He also had 10½ tackles for loss including six sacks.
Davis is from St. Louis.
Press Release courtesy of the Arizona Rattlers – Jay Gonzales
