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 professional football player. He played as an offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). An offensive tackle is a player whose job is to block defenders. This helps protect the quarterback and clear paths for running backs.
Davis played college football for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. The 49ers chose him in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft.
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Anthony Davis's Early Life and High School Football Career
Davis grew up in 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. A pancake block is when an offensive player blocks a defender so well that the defender falls flat on their back.
In his second year, Davis played with future NFL players Kyle Wilson and Malcolm Jenkins. They helped their team have a perfect season. They also won their third state championship in a row. Davis played in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He was named a First-team All-American by USA Today.
Top Recruit: Anthony Davis's College Choices
Experts at Rivals.com thought Davis was a top player. They listed him as the best offensive tackle prospect in the country. He was also seen as the top high school player from New Jersey. Davis received more than 50 scholarship offers from colleges. He chose to play for Rutgers. He picked Rutgers over Ohio State. He was the first top prospect from New Jersey to sign with coach Greg Schiano at Rutgers. He was also the highest-rated player to join Rutgers since Nate Robinson in 2003.
Anthony Davis's College Football Journey at Rutgers
During his first year at Rutgers in 2007, Davis played in all 13 games. He became the starting right guard for the sixth game. He started the last eight games of the 2007 season.
He earned First-team Freshman All-American honors. These honors came from groups like the Football Writers Association of America and The Sporting News. He also received Second-team All-American honors from Scout.com.
Moving to Left Tackle and All-Conference Honors
Before the 2008 season, Davis moved to left tackle. He started 12 games in this new position. He was named to the Second-team All-Big East by the league's coaches. The media also named him a First-team All-Big East player.
In 2009, Davis continued to excel. He was named First-team All-Big East again. He also earned Second-team All-America honors.
Anthony Davis's Professional NFL Career with the 49ers
After the 2009 St. Petersburg Bowl game, Davis announced his plans for the NFL. He said he would enter the 2010 NFL draft. He also shared that he would hire an agent to help him.
Joining the San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers drafted Davis in the first round. He was the 11th player chosen overall. The 49ers traded with the Denver Broncos to move up and pick him. On July 30, 2010, Davis signed a five-year contract. This contract was worth $37.5 million, with $15.95 million guaranteed.
At the end of the 2012 season, Davis and the 49ers played in Super Bowl XLVII. He started in the game. However, the 49ers lost to the Baltimore Ravens with a score of 34–31.
Taking a Break and Returning to Football
On June 5, 2015, Davis announced he would not play during the 2015 season. He said he wanted time for his "brain and body to heal." He promised to return after his break. He aimed to come back as the best right tackle in the league.
On July 25, 2016, Davis started the process to return to the team. He wanted to be back by the start of training camp. On July 30, the league officially allowed him to return. He rejoined the 49ers for their training camp.
However, on September 26, 2016, Davis decided to retire from the league again. He was then placed on a special list for players who leave the team. On May 3, 2019, he applied to return to football once more. On May 28, 2019, the 49ers released him from their list.
