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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born: | January 3, 1966 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 188 lb (85 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Fair Park (Shreveport) | ||||||||
| College: | LSU | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1988 / Round: 1 / Pick: 27 | ||||||||
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Wendell Tyrone Davis (born January 3, 1966) is a former American football player. He was a wide receiver for the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL). He played for six seasons, from 1988 to 1993.
Wendell Davis was chosen by the Bears in the first round of the 1988 NFL Draft. He was the 27th player picked overall. Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the LSU Tigers. He was recognized as an All-American player during his college years.
During his professional career, Davis played in 81 games. He caught 207 passes for a total of 3,000 yards. He also scored 14 touchdowns.
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Playing Career Highlights
How Did Wendell Davis Start in Football?
Wendell Davis began his football journey in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended Fair Park High School. His talent led him to play college football at Louisiana State University.
At LSU, he became a standout player. He was named an All-American in both 1986 and 1987. In 1987, he was also named the SEC Player of the Year. These achievements showed he was ready for the NFL.
Wendell Davis's Time with the Chicago Bears
After a great college career, Wendell Davis joined the Chicago Bears. He played as a wide receiver, catching passes from the team's quarterbacks. He was an important part of the Bears' offense for six seasons.
He played many games and gained a lot of yards. His speed and catching skills made him a valuable player. Fans enjoyed watching him on the field.
A Career-Changing Injury
What Happened to Wendell Davis's Knees?
On October 10, 1993, Wendell Davis suffered a very serious injury. It happened during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. While trying to catch a pass, his cleats got stuck in the Astroturf field.
The way he fell caused severe damage to both of his knees. The force was so strong that it badly injured the main tendons in both knees. Doctors found his kneecaps had been pushed out of place.
The Road to Recovery and Comeback Attempt
After his injury, Wendell Davis spent many months recovering. He was in a wheelchair for a long time. His legs were in casts from his thighs to his ankles. He worked hard in rehabilitation throughout 1994.
In 1995, he tried to make a comeback with the Indianapolis Colts. However, he was unable to play in any games. This serious injury effectively ended his playing career.
Life After Playing Football
Coaching Career of Wendell Davis
After his playing days, Wendell Davis turned to coaching. In October 2009, he became a wide receivers coach. He worked for the San Francisco 49ers under coach Mike Singletary.
In 2011, the 49ers got a new head coach, Jim Harbaugh. Wendell Davis and the other coaches were replaced. He then coached at Palo Alto High School for one season. In 2012, he was hired as the wide receivers coach for Columbia University. He continued to share his football knowledge with younger players.
