Terrell Davis
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| Terrell Davis | |
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 Former Denver Broncos running back Terrell Davis autographs Broncos Memorabilia for Lt. Andrew Bertapelle, assigned to Naval Hospital Jacksonville. National Football League (NFL) players visited patients as well as staff members of the hospital during Super Bowl XXXIX festivities on January 31, 2005. |
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| Date of birth | October 28, 1972 |
| Place of birth | San Diego, CA |
| Position(s) | Running back |
| College | Georgia |
| NFL Draft | 1995 / Round 6/ Pick 196 |
| Career Highlights | |
| Pro Bowls | 1998, 1997, 1996 |
| Awards | 1999 Espy Award for best NFL player 1998 AP NFL MVP 1998 AP Offensive Player of the Year 1998 PFWA MVP 1997 Super Bowl MVP 1996 AP Offensive Player of the Year 1996 UPI AFL-AFC Offensive MVP |
| Honors | NFL 1990s All-Decade Team |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1995-2001 | Denver Broncos |
Terrell Lamar Davis (born October 28, 1972 in San Diego, California) is a former Denver Broncos running back from 1995 to 2001. Davis was drafted by the Broncos in the sixth round (196th pick overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. Previously, Davis had played football for Lincoln Senior High School in San Diego, where Marcus Allen graduated from, Long Beach State and at the University of Georgia, where he played backup to Garrison Hearst.
In Davis' first season, he rushed for 1,117 yards, becoming the lowest drafted player ever to rush for over 1,000 yards in his rookie year.
Davis was instrumental in the Broncos postseason wins during the 1997 season and their victory over the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XXXII. In their Wild Card playoff game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Davis set franchise records with the most carries (31), rushing yards (184) and rushing touchdowns (2). Then, against the Kansas City Chiefs, the 1997 AFC West champions, Davis rushed for 101 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 carries, vaulting Denver to a 14-10 victory and into the AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Against Pittburgh, Davis posted his third straight 100-yard game, rushing for 139 yards and scoring his 5th postseason touchdown. His efforts assisted the Broncos to victory and launched him into second place for most rushing yards in a single postseason.
In the Super Bowl, Davis rushed for 157 yards, caught 2 passes for 8 yards, and became the first player in Super Bowl history ever to score 3 rushing touchdowns. This performance earned him MVP honors. He also was named the league MVP for the 1998 season. Davis also suffers from migraine headaches, one of which plagued him during that Super Bowl XXXII.
In 1998, Davis rushed for 2,008 yards, then the third highest rushing total in history. This performance earned him his third straight AFC rushing title, his first NFL rushing title, and his second time being named NFL Offensive Player of the Year by the Associated Press. In 1999, the Broncos beat the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl XXXIII, with Davis recording 102 rushing yards and 50 receiving yards.
Super Bowl XXXIII ended up being the last postseason game Davis would play in. In his 8 postseason games from 1996 to 1998, his numbers were staggering: 204 carries for 1,140 yards and 19 touchdowns, along with 19 receptions for 131 yards. This included a streak of 7 consecutive games with over 100 rushing yards, all of which the Broncos won, breaking the previous record for consecutive 100 rushing yard postseason games held by John Riggins (6). Even in the sole playoff game in which Davis didn't gain 100 rushing yards, he still had an impressive performance, rushing for 91 yards and a touchdown and catching 7 passes for 24 yards.
Terrell Davis was nominated to the Pro Bowl in the 1996, ’97, and ’98 seasons. Nicknamed “TD,” Davis popularized the “Mile High Salute,” a military-style salute given to fans and teammates in celebration of a touchdown.
After the 1998 season, Davis was plagued with injuries and saw action infrequently. In 1999, TD tore his anterior and medial collateral ligaments while trying to make a tackle on an interception thrown against the team they beat in the AFC Championship game the previous season, the New York Jets. In 2000 and 2001, he had numerous foot and leg injuries not to mention more knee problems. He retired during the 2002 preseason. Through his first four seasons, Davis rushed for 6,413 yards and 56 touchdowns. Among the 24 modern-era Hall of Fame halfbacks and fullbacks, only Earl Campbell (6,457) and Eric Dickerson (6,968) had more rushing yards during their first four seasons; no member of the Hall of Fame matched Davis’ first-four-season 56 rushing touchdowns. Davis was selected for ESPN's All-Time 40-Man Super Bowl roster as a running back for his performances in Super Bowls XXXII & XXXIII.
Overall, Davis finished his 7 NFL seasons with 7,607 rushing yards, 169 receptions for 1,280 yards, and 65 touchdowns (60 rushing and 5 receiving). Davis is the Broncos' all-time leading rusher. He is also one of two Broncos (the other being John Elway) to be named league MVP.
Today Davis is a broadcaster on the NFL Network.
Terrell also makes an appearance in Madden NFL 2006 and serves as the player's mentor in the new NFL Superstar Mode.
He played football for California State University, Long Beach during its final season before the institution dropped its football program. His jersey (number 33) is still posted on the wall in the Student Union office.
Terrell Davis is on the Ballot for the 2007 Pro Football Hall of Fame selection to be held February 3. Also on the ballot is former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue and running back Ricky Watters.
[edit] Career Rushing Statistics
| Year | Team | Attempts | Yards | YPC | TDs |
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| 1995 | Denver Broncos | 237 | 1,117 | 4.7 | 7 |
| 1996 | Denver Broncos | 345 | 1,538 | 4.5 | 13 |
| 1997 | Denver Broncos | 369 | 1,750 | 4.7 | 15 |
| 1998 | Denver Broncos | 392 | 2,008 | 5.1 | 21 |
| 1999 | Denver Broncos | 67 | 211 | 3.1 | 2 |
| 2000 | Denver Broncos | 78 | 282 | 3.6 | 2 |
| 2001 | Denver Broncos | 167 | 701 | 4.2 | 0 |
| Career | Denver Broncos | 1655 | 7607 | 4.6 | 65 |
[edit] See also
- Featured Athlete on Fox Sports Net's [[Beyond the undergrond railroad
[edit] External link
- Pro-Football-Reference.com - career statistics
| Preceded by Desmond Howard |
NFL Super Bowl MVPs Super Bowl XXXII, 1998 |
Succeeded by John Elway |
| Preceded by Brett Favre Barry Sanders |
NFL Most Valuable Player 1998 season |
Succeeded by Kurt Warner |
| Preceded by Barry Sanders |
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year 1998 |
Succeeded by Marshall Faulk |
| Preceded by Brett Favre |
Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year 1996 |
Succeeded by Barry Sanders |
