Andra Davis

Andra Davis

Infobox NFLactive
name=Andra Davis



width=
caption=
currentteam=Cleveland Browns
currentnumber=54
currentposition=Linebacker
birthdate=birth date and age|1978|12|23
birthplace=Live Oak, Florida
country=USA
heightft=6
heightin=1
weight=250
debutyear=2002
debutteam=Cleveland Browns
college=Florida
draftyear=2002
draftround=5
draftpick=141
pastteams=
* Cleveland Browns (2002-present)
nfl=DAV121395

Andra Raynard Davis [pronounced Andre] (born December 23, 1978 in Live Oak, Florida) is an American football linebacker for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida.

Early years

Davis attended Suwannee High School in Live Oak, Florida, where he was a three year starter. He was also the team captain for both his football and basketball teams.

College career

Davis played college football at the University of Florida. During his career he played 35 games starting 23 of them. He finished his career with 232 tackles, five sacks and four forced fumbles three of which were recovered. He was a Recreation program delivery major.

Professional career

Davis was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fifth round (141st overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut versus the Kansas City Chiefs on September 8. He finished his rookie season with 24 tackles and one interception.

Davis became the Browns starting middle linebacker in 2003 and finished the season leading the team with 136 tackles. During the 2004 season he missed the final five games of the season with a knee injury, he finished the season with 71 tackles and three interceptions.

In 2005 Davis recorded a career high and team leading 149 tackles, which led the team. His best game came against the Green Bay Packers on September 18 when he recorded 20 tackles. On November 20 he was named the AFC Defensive Player of the week after recording 14 tackles in the 22-0 win over the Miami Dolphins. On December 15, 2005 the Browns gave him a five-year contract extension. [ [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2260453 Browns sign Andra Davis to five-year extension] ]

During the 2006 season Davis played in 14 games, finishing with 104 tackles, one sack and two interceptions. During the 2007 season he struggled starting only 10 of 16 games, finishing with only 67 tackles.

References

External links

* [http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/player.php?id=175 Cleveland Browns bio]


Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Нужна курсовая?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • List of people with surname Davis — Davis is a common English language surname shared by many notable people, among them being: A * Adam Davis, Australian rules football field umpire * Adam Hart Davis, British writer and television presenter * Adelle Davis, American nutritionist *… …   Wikipedia

  • Buster Davis (wide receiver) — Buster Davis Free Agent Wide receiver Personal information Date of birth: October 2, 1985 (1985 10 02) (age 26) Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana …   Wikipedia

  • André Davis — is not to be confused with former Cleveland Browns teammate, linebacker Andra Davis. Infobox NFLactive name=André Davis currentteam=Houston Texans currentnumber=11 currentpositionplain=Wide receiver / Kick returner |birthdate=birth date and… …   Wikipedia

  • List of current NFL team rosters — The following is a list of current National Football League (NFL) team rosters: Roster status key Notation Corresponding roster designation IR Reserve/Injured Waived/Injured Waived/Injured Injured Practice Squad/Injured Active/PUP… …   Wikipedia

  • C. J. Spiller — No. 28     Buffalo Bills Running Back Personal information Date of birth: August 5, 1987 (1987 08 05) (age 24) Pla …   Wikipedia

  • Cleveland Browns — Establecido en 1944 Juegan en Cleveland, Ohio Afiliaciones de Liga/Conferencia All America Football Conference (1946–1949) División Oeste (1946–1948) National Football League (1950–actualmente) Conferencia Americana (1950–1952)… …   Wikipedia Español

  • Drayton Florence — Florence in 2006. No. 29     Buffalo Bills Cornerback Personal information Date of birth: December 19, 1 …   Wikipedia

  • 1978 — This article is about the year 1978. Millennium: 2nd millennium Centuries: 19th century – 20th century – 21st century Decades: 1940s  1950s  1960s  – 1970s –  1980s   …   Wikipedia

  • Nick Barnett — Barnett while in Green Bay No. 50     Buffalo Bills Linebacker Personal information …   Wikipedia

  • Chad Rinehart — No. 76     Buffalo Bills Guard Personal information Date of birth: May 4, 1985 (1985 05 04) (age 26) Place of bir …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”