Jets add to backfield, select RB Isaiah Davis

The New York Jets selected South Dakota State running back Isaiah Davis in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 173rd overall.

Davis ran for 1,578 yards and 18 touchdowns last season.

He's the second running back the Jets selected, joining fourth-round pick Braelon Allen.

Pre-draft profile

Davis is an intelligent runner who creates yards by processing what's in front of him and making good decisions. He's also shown the balance to bounce off contact and continue downfield. Davis' ceiling may be limited by his athletic profile, as he lacks long speed and a burst out of his cuts. His productive college career also came against a lower level of competition. The finer points of his game should translate, though, and his comfort as a receiver could give him the floor of a rotational three-down contributor.