Thomas Davis

Carolina Panthers 14th pick

OLB ·

Georgia · 2005–2020

199

Games

859

Solo Tackles

Sacks

Interceptions

Thomas Davis is a former outside linebacker out of Georgia, selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 14th overall pick (round 1) in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played 199 regular-season games from 2005 to 2020, with the Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Chargers and Washington Football Team. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2005

Round

Round 1

Pick

14th overall

Team

Carolina Panthers

Position

OLB

College

Georgia

Thomas Davis Career Stats

3× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 12 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 2005 draft class in solo tackles (859).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2005	CAR	13	30	7	0	1.5	0	0	0	2
2006	CAR	14	62	19	0	1.5	8	0	5	2
2007	CAR	16	67	16	0	3	6	1	5	2
2008	CAR	16	85	21	0	3.5	6	0	6	2
2009	CAR	7	44	11	0	2	2	2	5	0
2011	CAR	2	6	6	0	0	0	0	0	0
2012	CAR	15	68	35	9	0	1	1	3	2
2013	CAR	16	82	38	13	4	5	2	7	1
2014	CAR	15	63	34	7	2.5	4	0	3	2
2015	CAR	16	68	30	8	5.5	12	4	7	4
2016	CAR	16	71	33	4	2.5	5	3	4	1
2017	CAR	15	50	24	5	2.5	7	0	0	0
2018	CAR	12	40	33	2	0	2	0	6	0
2019	LAC	16	57	47	3	1	2	0	2	0
2020	WAS	5	5	1	0	0	0	0	1	0
Career		194	798	355	51	29.5	60	13	54	18

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-1

Weight

230 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.60s

Vertical Jump

36.5"

Broad Jump

115"

3-Cone Drill

7.09s

Shuttle

3.97s

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