Eric Davis (American football) facts for kids
Davis in January 2010
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | January 26, 1968 Anniston, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Anniston (Anniston, Alabama) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Jacksonville State | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1990 / Round: 2 / Pick: 53 | ||||||||||||
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Eric Wayne Davis (born January 26, 1968) is a former professional football player. He played as a cornerback for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Eric played college football for the Jacksonville State Gamecocks. The San Francisco 49ers picked him in the second round of the 1990 NFL draft. He played in the NFL from 1990 to 2002.
In 2008, Eric was chosen for the Division II College Hall of Fame. Later, in 2013, he was also inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame. These honors show how important he was in football.
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College Football Journey
Eric Davis played college football for Jacksonville State. At that time, it was a Division II school. He played there from 1986 to 1989.
Senior Year Success
In his senior year (1989), Eric helped his team achieve a great 13–1 record. They won the Gulf South Conference championship. They also made it to the Division II championship game. That year, he had 51 tackles, 8 pass deflections, and 6 interceptions. His excellent play helped his team a lot.
Hall of Fame Recognition
Because of his amazing college career, Eric was voted into Jacksonville State's athletic hall of fame in 1999. This shows how much he was valued by his college.
NFL Career Highlights
Eric Davis had a very successful career in the NFL. He holds a special record for having at least one interception in five straight NFL playoff games. This shows his skill in big games.
Key Plays in the 1994 Season
Eric was a very important player in the 1994 NFC Championship Game. This was a big game against the Dallas Cowboys. Early in the game, he made two huge plays. First, he intercepted a pass and ran it back 44 yards for a touchdown. Then, he forced a fumble from Michael Irvin. This led to another touchdown for the 49ers. These plays helped the 49ers defeat the Cowboys. The Cowboys had been champions for the two years before. The 49ers then went on to win Super Bowl XXIX against the San Diego Chargers with a score of 49–26.
Pro Bowl and Top Defense
In 1995, Eric Davis was chosen for the Pro Bowl. This means he was one of the best players in the league. He also helped the 49ers have the number-one ranked defense that year.
Moving to Other Teams
In 1996, Eric became a free agent. He then signed with the Carolina Panthers. He helped them reach the NFC title game. They lost to the Green Bay Packers, who later won the Super Bowl. After playing one year with the Denver Broncos in 2001, he finished his career in 2002 with the Detroit Lions.
Broadcasting Career
After his playing career, Eric Davis became a sports analyst. He worked as a color analyst for the 49ers during their preseason games. He also provided analysis on Comcast SportsNet Bay Area.
Radio and TV Roles
In 2011, Eric became the color analyst for the 49ers radio broadcasts. He joined Ted Robinson in the booth. He also co-hosted a radio show called "The Drive with Tierney and Davis" in San Francisco. In 2012, he became a co-host and analyst for a morning show on NFL Network called NFL AM. He continued to work as the 49ers' radio analyst through the 2013 season. In 2015, he became a regular contributor on The Rich Eisen Show. He also moved to The NFL Network's main program, Total Access. In 2016, he became a co-host on an afternoon radio show at ESPN LA.
Podcast Host
In 2019, Eric Davis became a co-host for the Bleav in 49ers Podcast. This allowed him to continue sharing his football knowledge with fans.
