Davon Booth
| No. 29 – Cleveland Browns | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back |
| Roster status | Active |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 23, 2002 |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | El Monte (El Monte, California) |
| College | Cerritos (2021–2022) Utah State (2023) Mississippi State (2024–2025) |
| NFL draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Davon Booth (born January 23, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the Utah State Aggies, and at Cerritos College.
Early life and high school
Booth attended El Monte High School in El Monte, California, and committed to play college football at Cerritos College.[1]
College career
Cerritos
During his two-year career at Cerritos from 2021 to 2022, Booth ran for 2,006 yards and 15 touchdowns on 345 carries, while also hauling in 33 passes for 350 yards and three touchdowns.[2]
Utah State
Booth committed to play for the Utah State Aggies.[3] In 2023, he ran for 805 yards and six touchdowns, while averaging 6.7 yards per carry. After the conclusion of the season, Booth entered the NCAA transfer portal.[4]
Mississippi State
Booth transferred to play for the Mississippi State Bulldogs.[5] In 2024, he ran for 759 yards and five touchdowns on 152 carries, while also hauling in 13 passes for 164 yards and four touchdowns.[6] After the conclusion of the 2024 season, Booth declared for the 2025 NFL draft, but he later withdrew his name and returned to the Bulldogs after receiving an extra year of eligibility.[7] In his final season in 2025, he rushed for 552 yards and nine touchdowns, while also recording 165 receiving yards. After the conclusion of the season, Booth declared for the 2026 NFL draft.[8]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | Wingspan | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 8+3⁄4 in (1.75 m) |
192 lb (87 kg) |
30 in (0.76 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
5 ft 9+7⁄8 in (1.77 m) |
4.46 s | 1.62 s | 2.56 s | 4.51 s | 7.53 s | 32.5 in (0.83 m) |
9 ft 11 in (3.02 m) | |
| All values from Pro Day[9] | ||||||||||||
After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Booth signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.[10]
References
- ^ Sklar, Sam (August 20, 2025). "Inside Davon Booth's unexpected journey to All-SEC Mississippi State RB that started with a few tears". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ^ "Davon Booth". Mississippi State Official Athletics Website. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ^ Chacko, Samuel (October 21, 2022). "Utah State commit Davon Booth talks football and future". Talon Marks. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ^ Wood, Trent (April 18, 2024). "Most productive Utah State running back is in the transfer portal". Deseret News. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ^ Krajisnik, Stefan (April 30, 2024). "Mississippi State football lands Davon Booth, Utah State transfer running back". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ^ Sklar, Sam (March 25, 2025). "Why Mississippi State football leading rusher Davon Booth returned for 2025 season". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ^ Sklar, Sam (January 7, 2025). "Leading rusher Davon Booth announces return to Mississippi State football for 2025 season". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ^ Miller, Abby (January 28, 2026). "Here are five notable Mississippi State football players who declared for the 2026 NFL Draft". The Reflector. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ^ "Davon Booth College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
- ^ Deveney, Sean (April 26, 2026). "Browns Sign Speedy Playmaker After NFL Draft". Heavy.com. Retrieved April 26, 2026.