Giants rookie OL J.C. Davis shines in preseason performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
In a recent preseason game against Miami, rookie offensive lineman J.C. Davis demonstrated his skills by playing all 81 offensive snaps. This performance follows his early training camp success, where he moved up from the third unit to the second team. Davis graded highly in both pass-blocking and run-blocking, earning an overall PFF grade of 89.3, the best among his teammates. Head coach John Harbaugh praised Davis for his ability to handle the increased responsibility effectively. Davis is now expected to play an important role for the Giants this season.
- •J.C. Davis played all snaps in the second preseason game
- •Earned PFF grades of 87.1 in pass-blocking and 87.0 in run-blocking
- •Head coach John Harbaugh noted Davis's challenge was met successfully
- •Davis has moved up from third unit to second team
- •The Giants expect Davis to fill an important role this season
- 11:55 AMYahoo Sports — J.C. Davis quietly establishing himself as late-round New York Giants steal
- 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — Rookie OL J.C. Davis establishing himself as Giants late-round standout
"New York Giants rookie J.C. Davis put on a show against the Miami Dolphins, and is establishing himself as a late-round steal.
"The Giants seem to have found another late-round gem in rookie OL J.C. Davis.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 11:55 AMJ.C. Davis quietly establishing himself as late-round New York Giants steal
New York Giants rookie J.C. Davis put on a show against the Miami Dolphins, and is establishing himself as a late-round steal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 11:21 PMRookie OL J.C. Davis establishing himself as Giants late-round standout
The Giants seem to have found another late-round gem in rookie OL J.C. Davis.
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