Collegiate statistics

New Orleans Saints

Davenport was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the first round (14th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft.^[10] He was the second defensive end to be selected that year, behind only Bradley Chubb.^[11] The pick used to select Davenport was acquired from the Green Bay Packers. On May 10, 2018, Davenport signed his rookie contract with the Saints,^[12] worth $13.7 million.^[13] On June 11, 2018, it was reported that Davenport injured his thumb and that it would require surgery.^[14] In Week 3, against the Atlanta Falcons, Davenport recorded his first career sack in the victory.^[15] In Week 8, against the Minnesota Vikings, he recorded a two-sack performance in the victory.^[16]

In a Week 2 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams in 2019, Davenport sacked Jared Goff as the Saints lost 27–9.^[17] In a Week 5 game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Davenport sacked Jameis Winston twice in the 31–24 win.^[18] In week 13 against the Falcons on Thanksgiving Day, Davenport sacked Matt Ryan twice, one of which was a strip sack that was recovered by teammate Vonn Bell, in the 26–18 win.^[19] On December 11, 2019, Davenport was placed on injured reserve with a foot injury.^[20] He finished the season with 31 tackles, six sacks, and three forced fumbles through 13 starts.^[21]

In Week 7 against the Carolina Panthers in 2020, Davenport recorded his first sack of the season on former Saints' teammate Teddy Bridgewater during the 27–24 win.^[22]

The Saints exercised the fifth-year option on Davenport's contract on April 29, 2021.^[23] The option guarantees a salary of $9.5 million for the 2022 season.^[24] He was placed on injured reserve on September 17, 2021, with a shoulder injury.^[25] He was activated on October 25.^[26]

On June 15, 2022, Davenport announced he had undergone five total offseason surgeries: two on his shoulder and three on his left hand. One of the hand surgeries was to address a pinkie finger issue that had plagued him since college and involved a partial amputation of the finger.^[27]

Minnesota Vikings

On March 15, 2023, Davenport signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings.^[28] The team has listed Davenport as an outside linebacker.^[29] He suffered a high ankle sprain in Week 6 and was placed on injured reserve on October 16, 2023.^[30]

Detroit Lions

On March 13, 2024, Davenport signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions. The deal has a maximum value of $10.5 million, and includes a $6.5 million base salary.^[31]