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Former SU linebacker Dyshawn Davis signs with Washington Redskins after going undrafted

Former Syracuse outside linebacker Dyshawn Davis signed with the Washington Redskins after not being picked in the NFL Draft, he announced in an Instagram post.

Signed deal ☑️ all I needed was a opportunity… #blessed #thehybrid

A photo posted by Dyshawn Davis (@thehybrid35) on

Davis missed just one game for the Orange in 2014, finishing second on the team with a career-high 71 tackles. His career-high three forced fumbles and seven quarterback hurries led SU.



Davis was a three-year starter for Syracuse, but was not projected to be drafted, according to CBS Sports. He was ranked as the 538th overall player and 42nd outside linebacker in the draft as of late Thursday afternoon.

After SU’s Pro Day on April 7, Davis said he is willing to play strong safety in the NFL.

Davis is the fourth former Syracuse player to sign as an undrafted free agent after SU had no players selected in an NFL Draft for the first time since 2008. Offensive tackle Sean Hickey signed with the New Orleans Saints, defensive tackle Eric Crume signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Durell Eskridge signed with the New York Jets.





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