Vern Davis

Vernon Charles Davis (born November 2, 1949) is a former American football defensive back who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Western Michigan.

Vern Davis
No. 16
Position:Defensive back
Personal information
Born: (1949-11-02) November 2, 1949
Dowagiac, Michigan, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:Dowagiac (MI)
College:Western Michigan
Undrafted:1971
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played:3
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and education

Davis was born on November 2, 1949, in Dowagiac, Michigan. He attended Dowagiac High School, where he graduated in 1967.[1] After graduating from Dowagiac, Davis enrolled at Western Michigan University. He played three seasons of varsity football, earning letters in 1968, 1969, and 1970.[2] As a junior in 1969, he was named second-team all-conference.[3] As a senior, he was named co-team captain and returned seven interceptions, including one for 100 yards.[1][4] Davis was included in the 1971 edition of Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities.[1]

At Western Michigan, Davis also competed in track and field.[1]

Professional career

After going unselected in the 1971 NFL Draft, Davis was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles. He made the final roster and appeared in the first three games before being released on October 8.[5] His only statistic recorded was one fumble recovery.[6] Davis wore number 16 with the Eagles.[6]

References
  1. "Area Students In Who's Who". The Herald-Palladium. March 8, 1971. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  2. "Vern Davis Stats". Pro Football Archives.
  3. "Vern Davis Gets All-MAC Honor". The Herald-Palladium. November 25, 1969. p. 14 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. Krueger, Ron (September 5, 1971). "WMU football on the rise". Battle Creek Enquirer. p. 25 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  5. "Eagles Waiver Rookie Vern Davis". The Gettysburg Times. Associated Press. October 8, 1971. p. 13 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  6. "Vern Davis Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
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