An undrafted receiver from North Carolina Central whose 4.36 speed and 42-inch vertical have kept NFL teams calling despite modest college production.
Joaquin Davis is a 6-foot-4 wide receiver now with the Pittsburgh Steelers, chasing his first regular-season snap after stints with the Minnesota Vikings and Denver Broncos. His combination of size and track-level athleticism has made him a perennial camp arm even though his college numbers were thin.
Path to the league
Davis went undrafted out of North Carolina Central, where he caught 92 passes for 12 touchdowns over his collegiate career. His athletic testing stood out more than his production, headlined by a 4.36-second 40-yard dash, a 42-inch vertical jump, and a 10-foot-4 broad jump at his pro day.
Career highlights
The Vikings and Broncos both took chances on Davis in 2025 on the strength of his size-speed profile, though he did not appear in a regular-season game with either club. His 6-foot-4, 194-pound frame paired with elite testing numbers has kept him firmly on NFL radars as a developmental project.
2025 season recap
Davis spent the 2025 season bouncing between practice squads with Minnesota and Denver without appearing in a regular-season game. He signed a one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2026, giving him a fresh opportunity to make a roster.
Sources
- Behind the Steel Curtain: Steelers sign former Broncos wide receiver
- Steelers.com: Joaquin Davis
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Wide Receiver
- Group
- offense
- College
- North Carolina Central
- Hometown
- Durham, NC, USA
- Age
- 23
- Status
- active
