Anthony Davis (offensive tackle, born 1989) facts for kids
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Davis with the San Francisco 49ers in 2014
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||
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| Born: | October 11, 1989 Piscataway, New Jersey, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 323 lb (147 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Piscataway Township (Piscataway) | ||||
| College: | Rutgers (2007–2009) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 2010 / Round: 1 / Pick: 11 | ||||
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Anthony Nathaniel Davis (born October 11, 1989) is a former American football player. He was an offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). Anthony played college football at Rutgers University. The 49ers picked him in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft.
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Early Life & High School Football
Anthony Davis grew up in Piscataway, New Jersey. He went to Piscataway Township High School. There, he played for the Piscataway Chiefs high school football team. He was a starter for three years.
During his time, he made over 70 pancake blocks. This is when an offensive lineman blocks an opponent so well that they fall flat. In his second year, he played with future NFL stars Kyle Wilson and Malcolm Jenkins. His team had a perfect season and won their third state title in a row.
Anthony was chosen to play in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. This is a special game for top high school players. USA Today also named him a First-team All-American.
Top High School Prospect
Experts like Rivals.com thought Anthony was a top player. They said he was the best offensive tackle in the country. He was also seen as the best high school player from New Jersey.
Anthony received more than 50 scholarship offers from colleges. He chose to play for Rutgers University. He was the first top player from New Jersey to join coach Greg Schiano at Rutgers.
College Football Career
Anthony Davis started his college career at Rutgers in 2007. He played in all 13 games during his first year. He became a starting right guard for the last eight games of the 2007 season.
He earned many awards as a freshman. He was named First-team Freshman All-American by several groups. These included the Football Writers Association of America and The Sporting News.
Moving to Left Tackle
Before the 2008 season, Anthony changed positions. He moved to left tackle. He started 12 games in this new role. He was recognized as a Second-team All-Big East player by coaches. The media also named him a First-team All-Big East honoree.
In 2009, Anthony continued to excel. He was named First-team All-Big East again. He also earned Second-team All-America honors.
Professional Football Career
After his final college game in 2009, Anthony decided to go pro. He announced he would enter the 2010 NFL draft. He also said he would hire an agent to help him.
Joining the San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers picked Anthony in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He was the 11th player chosen overall. The 49ers even traded up to get him. On July 30, 2010, Anthony signed a big five-year contract.
At the end of the 2012 season, Anthony and the 49ers made it to Super Bowl XLVII. He started in the game as an offensive tackle. However, the 49ers lost a close game to the Baltimore Ravens. The final score was 34–31.
Taking a Break and Return
On June 5, 2015, Anthony announced he would not play in the 2015 season. He said he wanted to rest his body and mind. He promised to come back later. He wanted to return as the best right tackle in the league.
On July 25, 2016, Anthony officially applied to return to the NFL. He rejoined the 49ers for their training camp. However, on September 26, 2016, Anthony decided to retire again. He was then placed on a special list by the team.
In May 2019, he applied to return to the league once more. On May 28, 2019, the 49ers released him from their special list.
