It's impossible to tell the story of the Iron Bowl without the clip of Auburn's Chris Davis running back a missed field goal to beat rival Alabama. For many, it still feels like a relatively recent moment in college football's storied lore.
That's why Monday's news is sure to make plenty of college football fans feel the effects of Father Time. Auburn has reportedly extended a scholarship offer to Davis' son, Chris "CJ" Davis III, a running back at Hewitt-Trussville High in Trussville, Ala.
CJ Davis has previously shared news of other offers, including ones from Florida State and Arkansas. His first offer? Well, that came from UCF coach Gus Malzahn, who was Chris Davis' coach at Auburn at the time of the legendary "Kick Six."
CJ still has plenty of time left to make a decision on where he'll play his college ball. He's in the class of 2028, meaning he will be heading into only his freshman year in high school.
However, considering the family legacy, the Tigers could make a compelling case to bring CJ to Auburn.
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How old is Chris Davis?
Chris Davis was born on Nov. 4, 1990, making him 33.
What happened to Chris Davis?
Chris Davis was undrafted in 2014 and wound up signing with the Chargers. He returned 19 kicks for 476 yards for the Chargers and returned a punt for four yards. He also defended a pass and forced a fumble with 15 combined tackles.
Released after the season, the cornerback signed with the 49ers and spent a pair of seasons in San Francisco, though he saw limited playing time, logging only 99 snaps. He returned six kicks for 129 yards and made four combined tackles.
Davis spent time signed to rosters in the Alliance of American Football in 2019 and was selected by the Seattle Dragons in the XFL for the 2020 XFL Draft. He wound up coaching cornerbacks at Pinson Valley High in 2020.
There, he coached Kool-Aid McKinstry, who went on to be an All-American cornerback at Alabama before being selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Saints.
Chris "CJ" Davis III highlights
Davis might only be coming out of eighth grade, but he's already boasting an impressive highlight reel of plays, showing why he has early interest from Division I programs.