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Keona Davis

position

Defensive Line

Height

6-5

Weight

280 lbs.

Class

Junior

Hometown

Tucson, Ariz.

High School

Salpointe

Previous School

Nebraska

Keona Davis - Football - University of Miami Athletics

Career Honors & Accolades

  • 2025 Academic All-Big Ten
Before Miami

Spent first two collegiate seasons (2024-2025) at Nebraska before transferring to Miami…Posted 42 total tackles, five tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks in two seasons with Cornhuskers…Played in all 13 games with 12 starts in 2025 in breakout year…Recorded 32 tackles with 3.5 TFLs, 1.5 sacks and one PBU, leading all Husker defensive linemen in tackles…Recorded six tackles at Minnesota, including half sack for first career sack…Enjoyed dominant game in win at UCLA, totaling seven tackles, eight-yard sack and first career pass breakup…Played in 12 games as true freshman in 2024, recording 10 tackles and 1.5 tackle for loss.

High School

Had strong prep career at Salpointe High School in Tucson, Ariz…Helped team to 10-3 record in 2023, with Salpointe reaching semifinals of Class 6A state playoffs…Recorded 60 tackles as  senior, including 18.5 tackles for loss and eight sacks…Added four pass breakups and interception returned for 74 yards…Honorable-mention Class 6A all-state selection by Arizona Republic and was first-team all-conference selection in 2023…Played in six games during 2022 season and made 24 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks…Helped Salpointe High to 7-5 record and trip to state quarterfinals…Also competed in track, including senior season where he placed second in shot put in AIA state finals with personal best of 59-1 1/2…Consensus choice as one of top 15 players in Arizona… Ranked as high as No. 24 edge in nation by Rivals.