Greg Davidson (American football) explained

Greg Davidson
Number:66
Position:Center
Birth Date:April 24, 1958
Birth Place:Independence, Iowa
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:250
High School:John Foster Dulles
College:North Texas
Undraftedyear:1980
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:39
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:0
Pfr:DaviGr20

Gregory Merle Davidson (born April 24, 1958) is a former American football center who played in the National Football League for three seasons.[1] He played college football at North Texas and was signed by the Houston Oilers as an undrafted free agent in 1980.

Professional career

Houston Oilers

Davidson signed with the Houston Oilers as an undrafted free agent following the 1980 NFL draft. He played in 39 games for Houston over the next three seasons, serving as the backup center and long snapper. He was released before the 1983 season.

San Antonio Gunslingers/Michigan Panthers

In 1984, Davidson was signed by the San Antonio Gunslingers and quickly traded to the Michigan Panthers.[2] Davidson did not play for either team.

Houston Gamblers

Davidson was signed by the Houston Gamblers on April 26, 1984.[3] He played six games for the Gamblers in the 1984 season.

Personal life

Davidson has four sons, including Beau and Christian Davidson, who both played college football. Beau played long snapper and tight end at Syracuse and North Texas from 2003 to 2007. He currently serves as the director of player personnel at University of Connecticut.[4] [5] Christian played long snapper at North Texas from 2005 to 2009, and currently coaches at Azle High School in Azle, Texas.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Greg Davidson Stats. November 23, 2020. Pro-Football-Reference.com. en.
  2. Web site: Former Houston Oiler Davidson Serves Passion For Game Long After Playing Days Had Ended. November 23, 2020. Academy Sports + Outdoors. en.
  3. Web site: Greg Davidson. November 23, 2020. Houston-Gamblers.com. en.
  4. Web site: Beau Davidson. November 23, 2020. Syracuse Athletics. en.
  5. Web site: Beau Davidson. August 2, 2022. UConnHuskies.com. en.
  6. Web site: Christian Davidson. November 23, 2020. MeanGreenSports.com. en.