Domanick Williams facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | October 1, 1980 Lafayette, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 221 lb (100 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Breaux Bridge (LA) | ||||||||||||
| College: | LSU | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2003 / Round: 4 / Pick: 101 | ||||||||||||
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Domanick Williams (born October 1, 1980), also known as Domanick Davis, is a former professional football player. He played as a running back for the Houston Texans in the National Football League (NFL). He played for three seasons with the Texans. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for four years with the LSU Tigers.
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Playing Career Highlights
College Football Years
Domanick Davis played college football for the LSU Tigers. During his four years there, he ran for over 2,000 yards. He also scored 20 touchdowns. A big moment was when he scored four touchdowns in the 2002 Sugar Bowl.
Joining the NFL
The Houston Texans picked Domanick Davis in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL draft. This meant he was one of the top players chosen that year. He quickly made a name for himself.
Rookie of the Year
In 2003, Domanick Davis was named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year. This award, started in 2002, lets fans vote online for their favorite new player. He was a very popular choice.
Early Success with the Texans
Davis had an amazing start to his NFL career. He ran for over 1,000 yards in both his first two seasons (2003 and 2004). During these two years, he scored a total of 22 touchdowns. Because of his great performance, the Texans gave him a new contract before the 2005 season.
Injury and Retirement
In the 2005 season, Davis continued to play well. He ran for 976 yards in the first 11 games. However, he then suffered a knee injury. This injury caused him to be placed on injured reserve, meaning he could not play for the rest of the season. He did not play at all during the 2006 season. The Texans released him from the team on March 22, 2007.
NFL Career Statistics
Here are Domanick Williams's career statistics from his time in the NFL:
| Year | Team | Games | Rushing | Receiving | Fumbles | |||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Y/G | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fmb | Lost | ||
| 2003 | HOU | 14 | 10 | 238 | 1,031 | 4.3 | 73.6 | 51 | 8 | 47 | 351 | 7.5 | 17 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 2004 | HOU | 15 | 15 | 302 | 1,188 | 3.9 | 79.2 | 44 | 13 | 68 | 588 | 8.6 | 38 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 | HOU | 11 | 11 | 230 | 976 | 4.2 | 88.7 | 44 | 2 | 39 | 337 | 8.6 | 33 | 4 | 1 | |
| Career | 40 | 36 | 770 | 3,195 | 4.1 | 79.9 | 51 | 23 | 154 | 1,276 | 8.3 | 38 | 5 | 10 | 2 | |
Personal Life and Name Change
Domanick Davis changed his last name to Williams in late 2006. He explained that Davis was his older brother's father's last name. He wanted to use his true family name, Williams, especially since he had children of his own. He felt it was important to do what was right for his family.
