Carlton Davis III holds the LCB · Starter spot in New England Patriots’s cornerback room. Where he sits among the room’s front-line roles:

Carlton Davis III played 21 games in 2025 with a 92% snap share.

Carlton Davis III is a left cornerback for the New England Patriots, standing 6'1" and weighing 206 pounds. The Miami native was drafted 63rd overall in the second round by Tampa Bay in 2018 out of Auburn. Entering his ninth season of professional football, Davis recorded 2 interceptions and 14 passes defended during the 2025 campaign. He carries a three-year contract with New England valued at $18 million annually.

Auburn2015 – 2017

Buccaneers2018 – 2023

Lions2024

Patriots2025 — present

CollegeAuburnDraftRound 2 · No. 63 overall · 2018 · TBAcquiredAcquired from Tampa Bay Buccaneers · drafted thereHometownMiami, FL