Fred Davis was drafted No. 48 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft out of USC. 72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
2008 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 17 · #48 overall
Fred Davis USC Draft
Fred Davis was drafted No. 48 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft out of USC. 72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #48
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2008
- NFL games
- 72
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 14101st at USC
The pick
How Fred Davis came off the board in 2008.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
USC
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 255 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 43 prospect86.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value
- Games played
- 72
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 14101st among USC picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 14100% of career value
- Final season
- 20135 years after the draft
Around pick 48
Who came off the board on either side of Fred Davis.
Coastal Carolina
Notre Dame
California · 3× Pro Bowl
Miami · 1× All-Pro · 6× Pro Bowl
USC in the 2008 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Fred Davis in the 2008 NFL Draft
Fred Davis is a Tight end out of USC selected No. 48 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft. 72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value USC has produced 252 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Fred Davis drafted?
Fred Davis was selected No. 48 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2008 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 17). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/fred-davis.
What college did Fred Davis play for?
Fred Davis played college football at USC in the Pac-10. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Fred Davis's NFL career turn out?
72 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 14 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2008/fred-davis.