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Davon Booth
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Booth with the Cleveland Browns in 2026
No. 36 – Indianapolis Colts
PositionRunning back
Roster status
Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2002-01-23) January 23, 2002 (age 24)
Listed height
5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight
192 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High schoolEl Monte (El Monte, California)
CollegeCerritos (2021–2022)
Utah State (2023)
Mississippi State (2024–2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Davon Booth (born January 23, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs, the Utah State Aggies, and at Cerritos College.

Early life

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Booth attended El Monte High School in El Monte, California, and committed to play college football at Cerritos College.[1]

College career

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Cerritos

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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

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad 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 s1.62 s2.56 s4.51 s7.53 s32.5 in
(0.83 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
All values from Pro Day[9]

Cleveland Browns

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After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Booth signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.[10] On August 30, he was waived by Cleveland as a part of final roster cuts.[11]

Indianapolis Colts

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On September 1, 2026, Booth signed with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[12]

References

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  1. ↑ 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.
  2. ↑ "Davon Booth". Mississippi State Official Athletics Website. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  3. ↑ Chacko, Samuel (October 21, 2022). "Utah State commit Davon Booth talks football and future". Talon Marks. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  4. ↑ Wood, Trent (April 18, 2024). "Most productive Utah State running back is in the transfer portal". Deseret News. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  5. ↑ Krajisnik, Stefan (April 30, 2024). "Mississippi State football lands Davon Booth, Utah State transfer running back". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  6. ↑ Sklar, Sam (March 25, 2025). "Why Mississippi State football leading rusher Davon Booth returned for 2025 season". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ "Davon Booth College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 28, 2026.
  10. ↑ Deveney, Sean (April 26, 2026). "Browns Sign Speedy Playmaker After NFL Draft". Heavy.com. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  11. ↑ Russo, Kelsey. "Browns announce initial 53-man roster heading into the 2026 season". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Colts sign RB Davon Booth, G Reid Holskey to practice squad; release RB Ulysses Bentley IV from practice squad". Colts.com. Retrieved September 2, 2026.
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