Jeff Davis (American football) explained

Jeff Davis
Number:58
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:26 January 1960
Birth Place:Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:230
High School:James B. Dudley
(Greensboro, North Carolina)
College:Clemson
Draftyear:1982
Draftround:5
Draftpick:128
Teams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Sacks
Statvalue1:4.0
Statlabel2:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue2:7
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statvalue3:3
Pfr:DaviJe21
Collegehof:2204

Jeffrey Eugene Davis (born January 26, 1960) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for six seasons during the 1980s. He played college football for Clemson University, and received All-American honors. He played professionally for the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Early life

Davis was born in Greensboro, North Carolina.

College career

Davis played college football for the Clemson Tigers. While there he set many records and helped Clemson defeat the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the 1982 Orange Bowl to win the National Championship. In his four years at Clemson from 1978 to 1981 he started 35 of 40 games, recording 469 tackles, four sacks, and four interceptions.

Davis was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007.

Professional career

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers chose Davis in the fifth round (128th pick overall) of the 1982 NFL draft, and he played for the Buccaneers from to . He became a starter during his second season and led the team in tackles three times. He finished his career starting 72 of 83 games, and compiled 662 tackles, four sacks and three interceptions in his six-season pro career.

Personal

Davis' twin sons J.D. and Judah were both linebackers at Clemson between 2015 and 2018.[1] [2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: J.D. Davis Clemson Bio . January 10, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180428181203/http://www.clemsontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209875810&DB_OEM_ID=28500 . April 28, 2018 . dead .
  2. Web site: Judah Davis Clemson Bio . January 10, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180428180942/http://www.clemsontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=209875911&DB_OEM_ID=28500 . April 28, 2018 . dead .