Georgia State wide receiver Robert Davis drafted by Redskins
Georgia State wide receiver Robert Davis was drafted by the Washington Redskins on Sunday with the 209th overall pick in the NFL Draft.
Davis’ brother filmed the Davis’ family’s response when Robert’s name was called in the sixth round.
🙌🏾 #ODT pic.twitter.com/KRKQ0gkZXs— 🙏🏾 (@pennyhart2_) April 29, 2017Man so unbelievably proud of my brother @Robert_D13 Thank God for this man! Still work to be done, stay tuned
Davis, from Warner Robins, Ga., had 222 career receptions for 3, 391 yards and 17 touchdowns with the Panthers.
Fox Sports Procast tweeted a video of Davis being honored by his hometown after his name was called.
🎉🏈 pic.twitter.com/XIMjHF4Fit— FOX Sports: PROcast (@PROcast) May 1, 2017A homecoming fit for a hero!
Robert Davis (@Robert_D13) was honored with a parade in his hometown after being drafted by the @Redskins
With the 209th pick in the 2017 #NFLDraft, #Redskins select Robert Davis.#WelcomeToDC, @robert_d13!#SkinsDraft: https://t.co/E8yGZEFAB1 pic.twitter.com/pmClVERZ4a
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) April 29, 2017
Here’s what Georgia State fans had to say about Davis being drafted:
Proud of you boy ! @Robert_D13
— Albert Wilson II (@iThinkIsee12) April 29, 2017
Good luck this weekend @Robert_D13! One team will be getting a great player and an even better person! #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/V3XBW3HifH
— Trent McKnight (@CoachTMcKnight) April 27, 2017
Congrats to Robert Davis for being drafted by the Redskins. Go make the best of this opportunity just like you did with us
— Trent Miles (@CoachTMiles) April 29, 2017
The Redskins just selected WR, Robert Davis of Georgia State. Tested in the 98th percentile according to SPARQ. FREAK ATHLETE.
— Steve (@SteveDraft_) April 29, 2017
Congrats to Robert Davis getting drafted to the Redskins. He deserves this as much as anybody. Continue to go to work and prove people wrong
— Liam Smith (@CoachLSmitty) April 30, 2017
Nice pick @Redskins with Robert Davis. Dude has some speed. May help replace the speed we lost with Jackson. #HTTR #NFLDraft
— Howie (@HowieC704) April 29, 2017
Yay! @Redskins fans, you won't be disappointed! Congrats cuzzo @Robert_D13! We are so happy for you!
— Kelly Davis (@mrsdavis58) April 29, 2017
Robert Davis is intriguing based off of measurables alone. You never know w/ those guys. For a 7th rounder, it was a very good pick.
— Jay (@RedskinsCult) April 30, 2017
