Tyler McGee / Roundup
With only six games as a Pierce College wide receiver, Kenny Davis has committed to Kansas State University as part of its 2010 football recruiting class.
It should be noted that although Davis is committed to Kansas State, he could still change his mind.
Davis said he chose Kansas State because of an assistant coach.
“Coach (Michael) Smith was a father figure to me. I’m 22 years old and I’m still looking for that father figure in my life,” Davis said.
Davis, the Birmingham High School product, led the Pierce team in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns last season. Davis had six touchdowns in an injury-shortened season.
Injuries would shorten Davis’ year once again. He sprained his anterior cruciate ligament in a scrimmage Aug. 29.
With that injury, the Pierce season would change. The loss of Davis “limited the team,” said head coach Efrain Martinez.
He also said “it took accountability away from the (opposing) defense. Now they don’t have to account for him in their game plan.”
When Davis graduated from Birmingham in 2005, he originally attended College of the Canyons. Davis would never see the field as a Cougar. In fact, Davis would not play a competitive down on the gridiron until he came to Pierce last season.
“Kenny has a shot to be one of the best in the country by the time he leaves,” Martinez said.
A year ago, Davis found out football talent runs in the family when he learned his cousin is Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson. However, his cousin is not the player he strives to be.
Davis tries to play his position like his favorite player and future hall of famer, Jerry Rice. Davis enjoys watching the highlights of Rice daily, as well as prior to practices and games, on YouTube.
Davis said Kansas State wants him there for spring practice, so May is the latest. He said he hopes to transfer in December as a Christmas present to his mother. Davis plans to be a good player on and off the field at Kansas State. He also intends to graduate with a degree in kinesiology and sports medicine.
“My plan is to play in the NFL,” Davis said. “I want to support my family. I’m tired of seeing my mom working and stressing every day.”
Questions have arisen about his time away from the game, according to Davis.
“I still got it,” assured Davis.
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Kenny Davis, wide receiver, has committed to Kansas State University, but hasn’t signed yet. (Galit Royker / Roundup)
