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Arizona Rattlers honor Nick Davila

Originally posted on Burn City Sports | By Wendy Lopez | Last updated Mar 31, 2025 8:22 PM ET

Former Arizona Rattlers quarterback Nick Davila was inducted into the club’s Ring of Honor before Sunday’s season opener, much to the delight of Rattler fans.

Davila, the Rattler’s QB from 2010-2016, had his name unveiled on the Ring of Honor banner above the field before he delivered an emotional speech. He thanked his family, who were in attendance, for being his biggest fans since day one. Davila then took the time to talk about his dad, who passed away in 2014.

“He was my first coach and instilled that competitive mindset that I still walk around with today,” Davila said.

Davila mentioned the arena history he created as a Rattler, being the only team to appear in five straight ArenaBowls and winning three in a row.

Toward the end of his speech, Davila thanked his wife for being there for him during his career, mentioning the sacrifice and joy they both endured.

“I don’t know where I would be without you. I love you,” he said.

A few days before the ceremony, Rattlers coach Kevin Guy was asked by AZCentral’s Richard Obert about Davila’s contributions to the franchise and what it meant for him.

“Nick is the best I’ve ever coached,” Guy said. “He helped me get it started, back in 2010… we built this organization around Nick. He’s not only just a great football player, he’s a great human being.”

Davila’s best years as a Rattler came in 2011, with a 70.7% completion rate and 117 touchdowns, and 2014, with a 66.5% completion rate and 127 touchdowns. He was a two-time ArenaBowl MVP with the club.

This article first appeared on Burn City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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