Tyrion Davis-Price

Tyrion Davis-Price (born October 23, 2000) is an American football running back for the San Francisco 49ers. He played college football for the LSU Tigers.

Tyrion Davis-Price
Davis-Price playing for LSU in 2019
San Francisco 49ers
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (2000-10-23) October 23, 2000
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High school:Southern University Laboratory
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
College:LSU (2019–2021)
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 3 / Pick: 93
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Early life and high school

Davis-Price grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and attended Southern University Laboratory School.[1] As a senior, he rushed for over 2,500 yards and scored 29 touchdowns.[2] Davis-Price committed to play college football at LSU.[3]

College career

Davis-Price rushed 64 times for 295 yards and six touchdowns during his true freshman season as LSU won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.[4] He was the Tigers' leading rusher with 446 yards and three touchdowns on 104 carries in 2020.[5] As a junior, Davis-Price rushed 211 times for 1,003 yards and six touchdowns.[6] Against 20th-ranked Florida, he rushed for a school-record 287 yards in a 49-42 win.[7] Following the end of the season, Davis-Price declared that he would be entering the 2022 NFL Draft.[8]

Professional career

Davis-Price was selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.[9]

References
  1. Kubena, Brooks (December 19, 2018). "The goal for Kardell Thomas, Tyrion Davis-Price at LSU? To be 'legends,' win national championships". The Advocate. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  2. Doucet, Jacques (January 7, 2019). "WARRICK DUNN FINALIST: Tyrion Davis - Southern Lab RB". WAFB.com. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  3. Kubena, Brooks (December 19, 2018). "Southern Lab's Kardell Thomas, Tyrion Davis sign with LSU on early signing day". The Advocate. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  4. "Tyrion Davis-Price: 3 facts on the LSU Tigers running back". The Daily Advertiser. January 12, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2021.
  5. Miller, Brody (August 17, 2021). "Ed Orgeron wants more out of LSU's talented but confusing running backs room". The Athletic. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  6. "It's 1,000 yards for LSU running back Tyrion Davis-Price as he joins an elite group of Tiger stars". The Advocate. November 27, 2021. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  7. Scarborough, Alex (October 16, 2021). "Tyrion Davis-Price rushes for LSU record 287 yards in win over Florida as Ed Orgeron says his team 'came to fight today'". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  8. Fitzpatrick, Jamarcus (December 31, 2021). "LSU's Ty Davis-Price declares for the NFL Draft". KATC.com. Retrieved April 26, 2022.
  9. Maiocco, Matt (May 4, 2022). "Kevin Faulk explains what 49ers are getting in Davis-Price". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
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