Vernon Davis
Biography
Vernon Davis is a former professional football player who played tight end in the NFL. Born in Washington, D.C., he played college football at Maryland, where he was a consensus All-American in 2005. The San Francisco 49ers chose him sixth overall in the 2006 NFL draft, and he made two Pro Bowls during his time with the team. In 2009 he matched the single-season touchdown reception record for his position with 13. During the 2011 playoffs, he scored the winning touchdown on a pass from Alex Smith against New Orleans, a play nicknamed the Catch III. A trade sent him to Denver in 2015, and he won Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos. He joined Washington in 2016 and remained there until he retired after the 2019 season. After his playing career he became an entrepreneur and investor, and in 2025 he was named a nominee for the College Football Hall of Fame.
42years old
Turns 43 on January 31in 119 days
- Born Washington, D.C.
- Star sign: AquariusThe sign runs January 20 to February 18
Movie Career
- Films
- 7
- Career span
- 11 years2013 to 2024
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In spring of 2005, Davis set school strength records for a tight end: bench press at 460 pounds, power-clean at 380 pounds, index at 824 pounds and squat at 685 pounds.
A first
In the 2011 playoffs, Davis made seven receptions for 180 yards in the Divisional Round against the New Orleans Saints. That broke Kellen Winslow's record of 166 for a tight end in a playoff game.
A first
Davis tied the all-time single-season record for touchdown receptions by a tight end with 13 in 2009, sharing the mark Antonio Gates had set in 2004.
First role
Vernon Davis's first NFL reception came on September 10, 2006, when he caught a 31-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Alex Smith against the Arizona Cardinals.
A first
Davis ended his college career with 83 receptions for 1,371 yards, an average of 16.5 yards per catch. That average was the best ever for a first round tight end.
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Vernon Davis shares two films with Bruce Willis, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
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George GalloDirector, 1 film, 2023
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Wes MillerDirector, 1 film, 2022
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Edward DrakeDirector, 1 film, 2022
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