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.

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.

Here’s what Georgia State fans had to say about Davis being drafted:

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