Gabe Davis-Ray is a three-star recruit from Columbus, OH, out of Columbus Academy (No. 1,211 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Northwestern's 8 games this season.
Where Davis-Ray comes from
- Columbus, OH
- Columbus Academy
- About 300 miles from Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,211 in the 2026 class.
Where Davis-Ray fits
Northwestern lists 23 defensive backs this season.
Northwestern defensive backs with a game this season
Northwestern is 6-2. Next: vs Iowa, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Columbus, OH
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
David Braun
Pass share
40.2%
204 pass / 303 run
Plays / game
63.4
8 games
Team sack rate
7.4%
231 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Northwestern -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Northwestern has produced 6 All-Conference defensive backs and 2 All-Americans. 3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2015. Brandon Joseph was one of them, an All-American.
Joined Northwestern in 2026
- 2026 Northwestern BraunYear 1 · Games –
- High school Columbus AcademyColumbus, OH · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 1,211 in the 2026 class. Signed with Northwestern.
2026
- Signed with NorthwesternThree-star, out of Columbus Academy
