D.J. Davidson

D.J. Davidson is a defensive lineman for the New York Giants. Born September 19, 1997, in Mesa, Arizona, he attended Desert Ridge High School before playing his college football at Arizona State in the Pac-12. Davidson entered the league in the 2022 NFL Draft, selected by the Giants in Round 5 (No. 147), beginning his pro career as an interior defensive line option. In a D.J. Davidson NFL profile, his listed measurables stand out: 6-foot-5 (77 inches) and 320 pounds, wearing No. 98. Through the 2025 regular season, his D.J. Davidson stats include 15 games played with 9 total tackles (6 solo, 3 assists), 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass defended, and 1 batted pass, with 1 hurry credited. In the 2025 preseason, he appeared in 3 games with 1 start and recorded 1 sack for 8 yards, 1 tackle for loss, 3 combined tackles, 1 quarterback hit, and 1 pass defended. Player position and role on team: Davidson is used as a defensive lineman whose production is reflected primarily in tackles, tackles for loss, and occasional backfield disruption rather than scoring metrics. Injury history and recovery note: his current status is listed as IR.