RB Justin Davis Shows Promise in Preseason Opener

RB Justin Davis Shows Promise in Preseason Opener

Kristen Lago

The Rams returned to the Coliseum on Saturday, opening their 2017 preseason with a narrow 13-10 victory over the Cowboys.

And while he’s a rookie, there was one player on the Rams’ sideline who looked especially comfortable running in the historic venue: former USC running back Justin Davis.

“When I walked into the locker room it was surreal at first because you have everything covered up and it’s different colors and what not,” Davis said after the game. “But at the end of the day, it feels like home and this will always be home for me.”

It looked like he was at home, too. While he was listed as one of several backups coming into the preseason opener, Davis took snaps with the second-team offense under quarterback Sean Mannion. With nine carries for 72 yards, Davis led the Rams’ offense in rushing, averaging 7.8 yards per carry.

Davis made headlines when he first signed with the Rams as an undrafted free agent back in May, especially with six other running backs already on the roster. But Davis was not intimidated by the competition, instead viewing it as a chance to prove his worth.

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