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Jordan Davis’ mother started the road to becoming an Eagle

Jordan Davis' mother started the road to becoming an Eagle

After a night to remember in Las Vegas on Thursday, Jordan Davis arrived at his new home on Friday afternoon.

The Eagles’ first selection in the 2022 Draft, picked No. 13 overall after a trade with the Houston Texans, arrived at the NovaCare Complex in South Philadelphia with his family at his side. He met with coaches and walked through the Eagles’ facility before his official introduction to the media.

Gone was the flashy, Georgia-inspired custom suit and championship ring. This time, Davis sported a black Eagles polo and held up his brand-new No. 90 jersey. It was time to get down to business.

“It’s been crazy, this whole experience,” Davis said. “The fact that I’m even here right now is still surreal. It hasn’t hit me yet but I’m definitely excited to be here. I’m grateful to have my family here and it’s just a wonderful opportunity.”

It wasn’t Davis’ first trip to the NovaCare Complex. The Eagles invited Davis to Philadelphia as part of the pre-draft process. His agency helped settle on three teams to visit: the Eagles, the Baltimore Ravens, and the Dallas Cowboys.

The Eagles’ trade with the Texans leap-frogged them directly over the Ravens who were sitting at 14. The Cowboys stayed at 24.

“I definitely thought that whoever was going to be first was going to pick me up,” Davis said. “I’m glad y’all made the jump.”

“It just tells you how much they really wanted you,” Davis added. “Just to know that they wanted you this bad, they had plans for you, they knew that you were going to add value to their team, it makes you feel really special and really wanted. I always want to go where I’m wanted.”

The selection hit home for Davis. Although he was born and raised in North Carolina, his mother, Shay Allen, is an Eagles fan. Her love for the Birds stemmed from her love for Donovan McNabb when she was in college. She specifically mentioned his Campbell’s Chunky Soup commercial when she met with reporters after Davis’ press conference. She stayed loyal to her team.

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